Building the Disciple-Driven Church
Introduction It seems that in most churches today, the leaders are drowning in tasks and responsibilities. This gets in the way of building a Disciple-Driven Church. For instance, The stewardship chair is preoccupied with budgets, the board chair is overwhelmed with meetings and agendas, and Sunday school teachers are fixated on their next lesson plan. […]
Implementing Your Mission Statement
First a word about most church mission statements. They’re beautifully word-smithed They’re gorgeous They’re suitable for framing. But a mission statement that’s suitable for framing is rarely a mission statement that’s suitable for much of anything else. A quick reminder that the founder of the church is the one who set its mission and that […]
Ministry Lessons: 5 Ways to Turn Children Into Leaders
Most churches have a natural hierarchy of top-level responsibilities, spearheaded by the lead pastor or ministry leaders. But all believers should be ready and willing to lead, and it starts with teaching children in the congregation leadership skills. Research shows that leaders tend to have higher cognitive ability, more self-confidence, and more motivation to drive. […]
Faith-Based Fundraising: 4 CRM Tips to Build Relationships
Relationships are crucial to your church’s mission. To reach and impact your community, you likely aim to welcome newcomers, retain visitors, and strengthen relationships with members. The same is true when it comes to church fundraising. Fortunately, there are fundraising tools available to help your church build and strengthen relationships with its supporters. Church membership […]
501(c)(3) Status for Churches: A Guide to IRS Rules
As a church leader, your ministry’s focus is likely on reaching the unchurched in your community—not studying legal tax classifications. But tax exemption is an important status that can greatly benefit your church, so it’s worth understanding whether or not you should apply. If you want to obtain 501(c)(3) status for your church, you’ve come […]
Dealing With Conflict in the Church: A Mission-Centric Approach
Conflict within a church, irrespective of its size, is an inevitable part of its life cycle. How the church navigates through these waters—whether through healthy disagreements that foster growth or unhealthy conflicts that threaten unity—can significantly influence its mission and community presence. This article focuses on a structured, biblical approach to managing conflicts, drawing inspiration […]