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Dec 14, 2020
2 min

Gain some perspective

Churches need to step back, gain a new perspective, and see the fullness of the reality of their circumstances.

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Dec 9, 2020
3 min

Do you need to update (or create) a Strategic Plan?

Many churches have some form of Vision / Mission Statement or even a long-range Strategic Plan. If you're lucky, your church secretary ma...

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Oct 12, 2020
3 min

Dealing with dysfunction in your team

The most frequent underlying cause of disunity on a church staff or within a leadership team is lack of shared vision and purpose.

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Sep 30, 2020
3 min

One body

One of the things we encourage in every church we work with...is to examine how the ministry of the church fits into the one body.

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Sep 14, 2020
5 min

Tracking your money

How you handle the money entrusted to you for Kingdom work says a lot about how you view this sacred function.

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Aug 28, 2020
3 min

Does money drive ministry? Or, does ministry drive money?

In my years of ministry as a senior pastor, executive pastor, and now church consultant, one thing I have tried to impress upon my staff,...

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Aug 25, 2020
3 min

Beyond the shooter

We get requests for church security assessments on a weekly basis. Many churches realize that they must start thinking about safety and s...

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Aug 24, 2020
4 min

What kind of leader are you?

Leadership has as many different definitions as there are people trying to define it. Many theories have emerged as to what makes a good ...

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Aug 19, 2020
3 min

To open, or not to open: that is the question

One of the biggest decisions facing church leaders today is whether to open their churches for in-person worship, and, if so, what modifi...

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Aug 10, 2020
3 min

Market trends in church construction

Construction costs are only going up.

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Jul 27, 2020
3 min

Now is the time for a security assessment

If you read through our posts, you will find several on Church Security. The first step in evaluating and improving your safety ministry ...

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Jul 16, 2020
3 min

Leadership in COVID-Crisis

Be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.

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Jul 8, 2020
1 min

Church Site Consultation

In an effort to support Churches during the Covid-19 Pandemic, we are waiving our fees (Until 9/01/2020) for a Facility Site Consultation...

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Jul 7, 2020
3 min

4 Construction Related Projects your Church should do during COVID

Pastors are having mixed feelings when it comes to a construction project during the uncertain times of COVID-19. Some Pastors are waiti...

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Jun 29, 2020
3 min

Considerations when Planning to Build

One of our partnered organizations, Insurance One, developed a great article for Churches that are planning to build. Below is a condense...

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Jun 29, 2020
2 min

5 Considerations for a New Construction Project

There are many considerations a Church should systematically approach when looking to build a campus, renovate, or expand. Typically, thi...

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Jun 29, 2020
2 min

Background Checks are a MUST- Why, Who, How Often

Contents of this Blog was provided by Insurance One In today’s society it is the Churches obligation to take every step to help provide a...

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Jun 29, 2020
2 min

Are Background Checks Enough?

Contents of this Blog was provided by Insurance One A criminal background check is an essential part of a ministry’s efforts to protect t...

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Jun 24, 2020
3 min

Transformational Leadership in the Church

I can't count the number of times I've seen job advertisements for church leadership positions or been sitting around a board table discu...

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Jun 23, 2020
2 min

Church Security/Safety Consultation- What is it and what does it cost?

Churches, at some point in time, recognize a need for implementing various safety and security measures across the campus. Unfortunately,...

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