Context of Community
Most of what is done in the church is done in the context of community. We learn from one another, serve together, meet each other’s… Read More »Context of Community
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Who Are The People in Your Neighborhood?
People everywhere are yearning for meaning, purpose, and hope. Scarcely able to express this need, most have settled for an introspective existence, unaware of the… Read More »Who Are The People in Your Neighborhood?
Christmas To-Do List for your Church
It’s hard to believe we are less than ten weeks away from Christmas. Have you even thought about a Christmas To-do list for your church,… Read More »Christmas To-Do List for your Church
Fundraising is Proclaiming What We Believe
“Fundraising is, first and foremost, a form of ministry,” Theologian Henry Nouwen wrote in his book, The Spirituality of Fundraising. He goes on to say,… Read More »Fundraising is Proclaiming What We Believe
The Feasibility Study
Preparing for a Capital Campaign Part 3 When a campaign isn’t successful, it usually comes back to a handful of common mistakes that organizations make.… Read More »The Feasibility Study
How Do We Know Who To Help?
We want to best serve our community with knowledge and hands-on help. Community outreach ideas for churches during times of an economic downturn include physical… Read More »How Do We Know Who To Help?
Funny Pastor Appreciation Ideas
October is Pastor Appreciation Month, and if you’re like me, you want to make sure your pastoral team knows how much you want to honor… Read More »Funny Pastor Appreciation Ideas
MinistryPlatform: The Right System At The Right Time
MinistryPlatform is the right system at the right time to support and enable the vision our leaders have set forth for us. Here’s why: Responding… Read More »MinistryPlatform: The Right System At The Right Time
The Ultimate Guide to Pastor Appreciation Day
October 9th will soon be upon us, are you ready? A brief history shows that while Pastors have been especially acknowledged by congregants since the… Read More »The Ultimate Guide to Pastor Appreciation Day
The Disconnect Between Believing in Jesus and Participating in His Church is Expanding Rapidly
by Dirk Rinker and Michael Jaffarian Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” He was pleased with Peter’s answer: “You are… Read More »The Disconnect Between Believing in Jesus and Participating in His Church is Expanding Rapidly
St. Columbkille Parish: Enabling Pastoral Care with MinistryPlatform
Building Personal Relationships MinistryPlatform is key to building personal relationships between clergy and parishioners, even in a parish with 6,000 members. Father Anthony believes MinistryPlatform… Read More »St. Columbkille Parish: Enabling Pastoral Care with MinistryPlatform
Americans Want to See Strong Families, but Disagree on What That Is
The American people are unhappy with the moral condition of our country. Maybe that’s not news, but consider a few specifics: These findings are from… Read More »Americans Want to See Strong Families, but Disagree on What That Is