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 …
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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 …
Church Operations: Top 5 Year-End Tasks
Each November, churches everywhere look forward to all the festivities that typically accompany the beginning of the holiday season. Finally, everyone on the church staff will see the results of the months of planning and preparation for this special time of year. Seeing the church transform almost …
Church Operations: Understanding and Adapting to Change
One of the many perks I've enjoyed since starting my career in full-time vocational ministry in 2006 is serving alongside some of the most intelligent, innovative, and professional people in their fields. These are professionals who voluntarily give up their time and their talent to help accomplish …
