We know that it requires a lot of resources (people, time, and money) to operate a ministry. Each of these resources is valuable and need to be protected. Particulary, a church needs to safeguard its financial resources against embezzlement.
I was saddened to read about a neighborhood church, where my kids used to attend youth events, being yet another victim of church embezzlement. Read the Full Article →
If you are reading this article you are probably a leader. We all know that a job title does not make a leader.
Leaders motivate and inspire others to action and work toward a common goal.
For a church, leadership is about demonstrating behaviors that result in cohesive teams that do the work of the ministry.
I am always looking for inspiring podcasts, and one that I subscribe to is Andy Stanley’s leadership podcast. Read the Full Article →
Overseeing the operation of a ministry requires many business processes.
Some of these processes can and should be kept in house but often, outsourcing a service can be more affordable, efficient and effective.
As a church grows, particularly when it is in the planting phase, there are limited resources to pay for some of the products and services every ministry needs. Read the Full Article →
Hopefully your church has developed goals for the year. Your job as church leader is to help your team manage challenging church goals.
I recently read an article about a study that uncovers an interesting result of goals that are perceived as being too difficult to attain – abusive supervisors.
This study reveals that when unattainable goals are set, the stress and pressure on supervisors to achieve those goals, increases. And it is the employee who pays the price. Read the Full Article →
Churches are birthed out of a desire to help people discover the transformation that comes from learning, and living life based on biblical principles.
Every founding pastor can probably tell you when they first felt this aspiration and how it led them down a path to pioneer a church.
Churches grow when they provide members with solid biblical teaching and discipleship that is supported by structured systems and processes. Read the Full Article →
Training people is what churches do. And, churches that strive for excellence, understand the importance of training its members, volunteers and employees. A training evaluation form can help you assess the effectiveness of these important sessions.
Each of these groups have different training needs but all need to learn.
Church congregants may be encouraged to attend a church membership class or participate in spiritual enrichment classes. Read the Full Article →
Every organization that provides a service or sells a product should train employees on the proper way of interacting with its customers.
Oftentimes this service training provides practical tips and scripts for what to say in any number of situations, basic common courtesy expectations and how to respond to an angry customer.
People who fly a lot are familiar with the mundane experience of long security lines, crowded waiting rooms and the cattle car feel when boarding the plane. Read the Full Article →
I love this time of year! Despite the countless responsibilities and tasks that need to be checked off of our to do list, there is something magical about the season.
I particularly enjoy the music that reminds us of why we celebrate this very special day.
To help you take a break and enjoy a few moments of peace, I would like to share a couple of fun Christmas videos to get you in the spirit! Read the Full Article →
I love this time of year! I now live in Southwest Florida and do miss the change of seasons, and the excitement that comes with autumn and the anticipation of entering into a new season. I know a lot of people who dread fall because the new season tends to be cold.
I don’t necessarily like the cold weather, which is why we relocated to a warmer climate, but I do enjoy hunkering down by the fire and watching a classic movie. Read the Full Article →
We can all use a little extra cash this time of year, so I am really excited to let you know about our $1,000 Visa gift card Christmas giveaway!
We are partnering with some other Christian organizations who have worked together to develop this giveaway, just in time for Christmas! Entering is easy by just following the instructions below.
We would like to thank the great people over at FaithWorks Financial for making this giveaway possible.
