Easter Planning Checklist
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes It’s hard to believe that we are halfway through March. It seems like we just took down the Christmas tree! I don’t know anyone who isn’t excited about spring. And,...
View Article7 Tips for A Church Business Meeting
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Many churches meet with members to share information, cast vision, or train volunteers. A church business meeting agenda can help keep the gathering organized....
View Article5 Tips For Planning Your Church Personnel Needs
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Churches are established to help people – and it takes people to do that work. The challenge for churches is that most of the workforce is in the form of free labor....
View ArticleWhat Benefits Do Church Employees Receive?
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Providing generous benefits for church employees is part of a strategy that is used to attract and retain key employees. Benefits vary greatly by the organization and...
View Article6 Things to Consider When Terminating A Pastor
I recently spoke to someone who told me a very sad story about how their church had to let a pastor go. The church was experiencing some financial challenges that resulted in a decision to reduce...
View Article8 Things An Effective Church Board Does Well
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Churches exist to help people and make a difference in their community and beyond. This commitment to a mission drives a ministry and dictates church board behaviors....
View Article14 Traits Of Effective Church Leadership
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Leadership is “the ability to lead; an act or instance of leading; guidance; direction.” Church leadership is about how we behave, communicate, and manage others....
View Article7 Survey Questions to Ask Church Visitors
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Attracting visitors to your church is the first step in achieving church growth. A survey for church visitors can help you learn who they are and how they found you!...
View Article7 Questions to Consider When Writing A Church Job Description
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Employees go to work with the intention of doing a good job, and knowing the specifics of their job helps them do just that. Ministries create systems to help manage...
View ArticleHow To Use Social Media for Church Communications
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Social media is the new standard for communicating. Most people now get their news, social updates, and advertising through social sites. A recent Pew Research Center...
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