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Church Member Business Directory – Yes or No?

December 12, 2018 by Patricia 1 Comment

If you are a church leader there will probably come a time when a member asks you about a church member business directory.

Salespeople are trained to make connections and look for sales opportunities everywhere they go. Often, members will target people they go to church with because of the easy access to prospective clients.

This can create a challenge for church leaders because the question that inevitably comes up is whether the church is willing to provide a church member business directory. Read the Full Article →

7 Keys to Planning a Successful Church Business Meeting

December 5, 2018 by Patricia 4 Comments

It’s difficult to believe that 2018 is rapidly coming to an end. Once the Christmas holidays are behind us it will be time to reflect, plan for 2019 and celebrate a successful year. The first quarter is also a time when churches hold their annual church business meeting.

Annual church business meetings are important to help keep members informed and engaged with the mission of the organization. Read the Full Article →

Christmas Season is Busy! 10 Tips For Managing Volunteers

November 28, 2018 by Patricia Leave a Comment

It is difficult to believe that the Christmas Season is upon us. And for churches, Christmas and Easter are two of the busiest times of the year.

This is due in part to the reality that many people only attend church on these two days.

Because of this increase in church attendance, there’s more to do, and there’s an increased need for help. Read the Full Article →

25 Bible Verses On Thanksgiving

November 20, 2018 by Patricia Leave a Comment

I don’t know about you but I love the Thanksgiving holiday.

It is one of the few times a year that it is OK to hang with family and friends. And to indulge in those once a year food favorites.

But most important it is a time that we stop and reflect on how grateful we are for our countless blessings. Read the Full Article →

4 Tips for Winter And Church Campus Safety

November 14, 2018 by Patricia Leave a Comment

It is difficult to believe but many parts of the United States have already had measurable snow fall. And its not even Thanksgiving! This early wintry mix is a good reminder to think about winter and church campus safety!

Most of us get excited when we see that first snow fall but it also makes us think about safety in the wet and slippery precipitation. Read the Full Article →

6 Tips To Make Meetings More Productive

November 7, 2018 by Patricia Leave a Comment

It is hard to believe that we are already into the holiday season. Where has this year gone?

This is the time of year when churches are planning lots of activities and events.

And with all of those events comes meeting invitations – and the hope that the organizer is successful at facilitating productive meetings.

What is your response when you hear that you have a new meeting on your calendar? Read the Full Article →

6 Tips To Help You Prepare To Interview a Job Candidate

October 31, 2018 by Patricia 2 Comments

It takes many hands to run a ministry and managing church employees can be every bit as challenging as managing people in any other business setting. This means it is extremely important to hire right – the first time. When it comes time to hire that new employee, take the necessary time to prepare to interview a job candidate. This simple step can mean the difference between hiring right or dealing with the fallout of a bad hire. Read the Full Article →

Employee Self Appraisal – You Might Be Surprised By What You Learn!

October 24, 2018 by Patricia 2 Comments

Feedback is an important key to learning. And, managers learn from employees who can be honest about the work environment.

One way to learn this valuable information is by simply asking the question.

Many organizations use employee self appraisals as a tool to gather feedback information for managers.

While a little scary to administer, this tool can reveal employee perceptions about the workplace, how it is managed and provide suggestions that could be used to improve the worker experience. Read the Full Article →

2019 Average Salary Increase Projections

October 17, 2018 by Patricia 14 Comments

Churches that have the resources to hire employees strive to have engaged employees by providing a great place to work. One of the key indicators of engaged employee is competitive compensation. To keep salaries competitive, you will need to determine the annual average cost of living raise.

Churches use personnel committees to help determine appropriate and fair compensation for church staff. Read the Full Article →

24 Questions To Ask When Planning A Community Outreach Program – #24 May Be The Most Important!

October 10, 2018 by Patricia Leave a Comment

Churches are called to reach the lost and help those in need. Often this is done through a community outreach program. To create a community outreach program, your church will need to go through some initial planning.

To have a successful church event – whether that is community outreach, vacation bible school or a church business meeting, organization and planning is essential! Read the Full Article →