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Advent Series for 2022
Advent began yesterday, Sunday, November 27. To prepare you and your family, ACST is providing a special Advent series. Enjoy! The theme for this year’s… Read More »Advent Series for 2022
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Vatican II prepared us for this time
A recent article by Terence Sweeney is titled “Vatican II didn’t fail. It’s just getting started”. October 11, 2022, marked the 60th anniversary of the… Read More »Vatican II prepared us for this time
Learning from the Top 10 Ideals of the Global South Church
Reports from around the world are coming in at a rapid rate detailing the amazing growth of believers and church congregations in the Global South.… Read More »Learning from the Top 10 Ideals of the Global South Church
Acknowledgments as a Foundation for Donor Relationships
Preparing for a Capital Campaign Part 1 of 4 When a campaign isn’t successful, it usually comes back to a handful of common mistakes that… Read More »Acknowledgments as a Foundation for Donor Relationships
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
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
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
MinistryPlatform Builds Trust with Donors
At St. Joseph Church in Shawnee, Kan., MinistryPlatform is helping parish leaders to build trust with donors – and giving them more time to do… Read More »MinistryPlatform Builds Trust with Donors
Do Church Your Way
Cookie-cutter church technology won’t cut it in today’s ministry context. Your church is unique, with unique ministries, a unique community, and unique needs. That’s why… Read More »Do Church Your Way
Fall Outreach Ideas for Churches and Ministries
Just when you think that you can’t possibly add anything more to fill the fall activities calendar, you get an “aha!” moment. Consider outreach ideas… Read More »Fall Outreach Ideas for Churches and Ministries
Don’t Rush the Process
From the series, Conducting the Silent Phase of Your Capital Campaign. The artist’s rendering of our new wing or addition can often feel like the… Read More »Don’t Rush the Process
Conducting the Silent Phase
Creating an Effective Capital Campaign – Part 3 Chances are good that your church is or will one day soon consider a capital campaign to… Read More »Conducting the Silent Phase