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Pivot
When something matters to us, we measure it. That is one of the unquestioned premises of the church growth movement. Unquestioned premises should always be questioned. When we do so, we discover that church metrics don’t measure the things that matter. Because the things that matter – like love, faith, holiness and hope – are not quantifiable. Since we're unable to measure things of real value, we measure things that are values-adjacent. Like church attendance, offerings, small group involvement, and the like. Those metrics are important. They're a minimum requirement for good stewardship. But we should never forget that, at best, they're stand-ins for the real thing.
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The Church Network
As hearts and minds turn to holiday parties, church leaders thoughts will turn to year-end giving. Understanding the laws and reporting requirements for contributions are a critical task of church finance. Join The Church Network and Frank Sommerville for this helpful year-end review and Q&A TeleWeb on Dec. 10 at 1:30 p.m. CT / 2:30 p.m. ET.
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The Nonprofit Times
More than three-quarters (79 percent) of organizations depend on special events for fundraising, according to Melissa Engel, vice president and product team leader for the United States Liability Insurance Group’s nonprofit package. Engel shared common types of events and how organizations’ leaders can better prepare for associated risks. Walks, runs, galas and auctions rank among the most popular kinds of special events, according to Engel. Easy, low-liability event options include "-athons" such as dances, non-sports competitions such as art and baking and fun runs.
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Excitement of a growing church can quickly turn to frustration as growth constraints can limit the momentum curve leaving leadership teams with a difficult decision, how to best facilitate future growth: add more services, start/add a satellite campus, build bigger…MORE
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Breitbart
Politically active Texas churches are able to lead recall efforts of public officeholders and pool resources to form super PACs, according to a recent U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmation of the rights to do so. The decision erases any doubt that a new frontier in how institutions of faith can participate in campaigns and elections has opened.
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Church Leaders
Luke 14:15-24 has been referred to as the “Lost Great Commission” or the “Lost Mandate.” In this parable Jesus tells a story of man who is hosting a large banquet. He sends out the usual RSVPs. Much to his dismay, each of the invitations was refused. The man then turned to his servant and asked him to go find the poor, maimed, blind and lame and bring them to his celebration. When room is still available he instructs the servant to go further out of the city and bring those along the highways and lanes. The desire of the host was that his great banquet would be filled. One implication taught through this parable is the inclusionary nature of the Kingdom of God.
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Building God’s Way
Church buildings are not just for Sundays any more! Attend this free seminar and learn how to better leverage your facility 7 days a week to reach the community and have a REAL impact for the Kingdom. Hear innovative ideas for creating REAL church buildings that are Relevant, Economically sustainable, Adaptable and Linked to the community!
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Facebook Newsroom
Facebook is testing fundraisers – a new tool – and improving their Donate button to allow people to donate to nonprofits without leaving Facebook. Facebook hopes these features will help nonprofits reach new supporters, engage their community and get the valuable funding they need to continue their good work. Fundraisers are a dedicated place to raise funds from a nonprofit’s Page for a specific campaign.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s new real-time data dashboard shows current online giving trends including: Which causes have raised the most, which parts of the country have contributed the most, how the frequency of giving correlates with amount given, and more. December was the most popular month. Contributions in 2014 peaked on New Year's Eve at $12,266,481. Donations were strong on Dec. 30, 2014 as well. Donors gave the least — $112,205 — on Nov. 16, 2014.
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The Detroit News
The call came from the pulpit, from the minister who bought a house with a swimming pool in Corktown so the kids from the homeless shelter would have a place to cool down. “Dance!” she said. “Anniversary dance!” They probably don’t teach that at divinity school, but at Cass Community United Methodist Church, it has become a tradition: On your wedding anniversary, you glide down in front of the altar and dance.
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A healing journal for women who are hurting from the aftermath of abortion. This journal can also be given to those who believe abortion should remain legal. It exposes the myths of abortion from a different angle through 12 personal testimonies of courageous women who have found freedom in breaking the silence.
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Outreach Magazine
If you asked a youth pastor 25 years ago what his senior pastor was really like, he might have said, “He’s great, very successful, the church is growing and he is really a good preacher.” Today, ask the same question of a satisfied church staff member and you will likely hear something quite different. More likely: “He’s so approachable, authentic and a real team player. Times have changed, and so has what a younger generation looks for in a leader.
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Ron Edmondson
I’m the leader. Are you impressed? I’m the guy others report to each day. Impressed some more? Don’t be. It just means I have a lot of heartburn. Seriously, I think we sometimes take leadership too seriously. We think without the leader nothing good can happen on a team. Not true. Don’t misunderstand. We need good leadership. I might even say without leadership — in a big picture perspective — nothing of great value ever happens.
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First Miami Church
This position is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the church office and support of the church mission by assisting in hiring new employees, ensuring compliance with policy and creating a professional work environment...
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