It is common for churches to offer sabbaticals for clergy to provide a time for refreshing, recharging and continuing education. When pastors are allowed to take an extended break from ministry they can refocus and recharge their passion and call to lead the congregation.
How Often Should We Run a Criminal Background Check On Volunteers?
I recently had someone ask me how often they should run criminal background checks on volunteers. The short answer: every […]
Church Embezzlement: Why Every Church Must Take This Seriously
We know that it requires a lot of resources—people, time, and money—to operate a ministry. Each of these resources is […]
Creating a Strong Church Personnel Committee: Roles, Structure, and Strategy
In Jim Collins’ book, Good to Great, he discusses using councils to help guide the organization. Many churches use committees to serve this […]
Why Churches Need a Public Relations Strategy
The term public relations is defined by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) as: “A strategic communication process that […]
Easter Planning Checklist for Churches: 9 Steps to Prepare for Easter Sunday
It’s hard to believe we’re already in the first week of March. It feels like we just packed away the […]
