Church Administration

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 →

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 →

2019 Church Planning – 7 Things to Think About

September 26, 2018 by Patricia 5 Comments

It’s hard to believe but we are almost into the 4th quarter of 2018. As we move closer to the end of the year it might be a good time to think about your 2019 church planning and what you should be doing now.

There is an old saying “If you fail to plan – you plan to fail”.

Planning helps us stay focused on those things that move us closer to achieving our mission.

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14 Traits Of Effective Church Leadership

September 19, 2018 by Patricia 15 Comments

The term leadership is defined as “the ability to lead; an act or instance of leading; guidance; direction.” Church leadership is about how we behave, communicate and manage others.

This word is used in many forms to describe countless things, but it is ultimately the act of leading a group of people in a shared direction.

To be considered a leader, you have to have people who will follow you. Read the Full Article →

Tuition Assistance Program – 6 Things to Consider For Your Policy

September 12, 2018 by Patricia Leave a Comment

With unemployment rates at historical lows, some employers may use a tuition assistance program as a tool to attract, engage and retain employees.

I am an advocate for employer educational assistance because I benefited from such a program early in my career.

The healthcare organization I worked for offered a generous tuition assistance program that allowed me to finish an undergraduate degree. Read the Full Article →