We had just hired the Operations Coordinator at our church when a request for a memorial service came in. As I walked her through our processes and procedures, I said, "Everyone should attend at least two memorials a year." Understandably, she gave me an odd look. But I knew she'd see them from a …
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Is Your California Church On Track To Comply With SB 553
Small to medium-sized churches operating in California know the challenge of remaining compliant with the glut of new laws passed each year. Since most churches cannot afford a human resources or legal department to provide clear guidance on everything required, they can easily fall behind on …
Benefits of Tracking Church Assets
Churches with a facility know the complexity of tracking assets like HVAC systems, asphalt slurry, carpet, lighting, etc. Even churches without a facility have assets like computers, printers, copiers, appliances, etc. But often, churches wonder what assets they should track, to what level, how they …
2024 Brings New Compliance Laws to California Churches
The vast majority of people who go into Christian ministry do so because they feel compelled, maybe even called, to share the good news of Jesus Christ. When they read Jesus' call in Matthew 28:19-20 to "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of …
Pastor, Are You Questioning Your Call to Ministry?
I began attending my church in 1996; my oldest daughter was just a year old at the time. Our small family quickly found new friends by joining a small group. We realized as our biblical knowledge grew through the Sunday teaching, studies, and small groups, we desired to become active members by …
Steps to Improve Church Giving Web Pages
The call to financial generosity from church leaders to congregations is nothing new. In Paul's second letter to the church in Corinth, he wanted to remind them of their unfulfilled enthusiasm to collect an offering. Since the Corinthians were more affluent, he thought using the less well-to-do …