A City on a Hilltop
You don’t need normal. The Church is called to be “the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden” in… Read More »A City on a Hilltop
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Church of the Nativity: Enabling Mission Through Informed Ministry
As you approach Church of the Nativity in Timonium, MD, you drive up a curving road through trees to a beautiful contemporary facility atop a… Read More »Church of the Nativity: Enabling Mission Through Informed Ministry
American Beliefs Study: fewer than 40% of Catholics believe Jesus rules now and always
With the celebration of Corpus Christi on June 19 we begin our Eucharistic revival and renewal. The USCCB leaders have wisely assigned staff to plan… Read More »American Beliefs Study: fewer than 40% of Catholics believe Jesus rules now and always
New in Realm Payroll: Paid Time Off Accrual
Let’s be honest…your staff care about ministry, but sometimes they need a break. Whether that’s staying home to take care of a sick child or… Read More »New in Realm Payroll: Paid Time Off Accrual
Effective Donor Engagement for Churches – Part 1
Top givers in our churches today are also generous supporters of other organizations – causes and charities for which they also have a passion. In… Read More »Effective Donor Engagement for Churches – Part 1
5 Reasons Why Your Church Growth is Hindering
No matter how great your church is, you’ll always have people leave. But when they leave for no good reason (that you know of) you’re… Read More »5 Reasons Why Your Church Growth is Hindering
A Church’s Guide to Preparing For Summer
Summer means a lot of things to people: BBQ’s and family gatherings, Vacation Bible School, vacations, mission trips, camps and activities, etc. This list includes… Read More »A Church’s Guide to Preparing For Summer
Ways to Attract New Members to Church
What did you look for in your church when you decided to become actively involved? Was it the high focus on the children’s and youth… Read More »Ways to Attract New Members to Church
Making Change Part 3: Generosity Models for the Church
In this blog series, we’re looking at Biblical generosity models to re-energize and inspire new strategies for stewardship. In the first two posts, we paused… Read More »Making Change Part 3: Generosity Models for the Church
Making Change Part 2: Generosity Models for the Church
In this blog series, we’re pausing to reflect on where and who we are in meeting the needs of our congregation. We’re examining how to… Read More »Making Change Part 2: Generosity Models for the Church
Creative Marketing Strategies for Church Growth
People come to church to find God, to find meaning, and to find community. If visitors discover that the church has lost its passion for… Read More »Creative Marketing Strategies for Church Growth
Frequently Asked Stewardship Questions: Common Mistakes and Pointers
Development work is equal parts art and science…and it can feel overwhelming when most of us in ministry leadership weren’t trained to be fundraisers. There’s… Read More »Frequently Asked Stewardship Questions: Common Mistakes and Pointers