Ministry leadership is an incredibly demanding and rewarding calling. It’s a role that often requires individuals to pour their hearts and souls into serving others. However, amidst the call to care for the needs of others, one crucial aspect often gets neglected: rest. Rest is not just a luxury, but an indispensable value in effective …
THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY ALLIANCE ADDS EXPERIENCED TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS LEADER TO THEIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS Josh Reaves brings a younger and varied experience to the growing and diverse Board of Directors. —– Download PDF Release Here PHOENIX | April 24, 2023. The Christian Ministry Alliance announced today the appointment of Joshua Reaves to the board …
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Far too many small nonprofits and churches don’t think human resources is necessary for the health and wellness of their organization. Those organizations are wrong. Nonprofits and churches face the same staffing and compliance hurdles that any other organization faces. To pretend HR does not affect your ministry is akin to assuming playing with a …
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Bookkeeping, when talked about by ministry leaders, is not something that engenders excitement and vision. Although crucial to the efficient operation of ministries and churches, it is not a skill set that ministry leaders take the time to fully understand. Managing donations, ensuring that money is allocated correctly and managing the day-to-day operations can quickly …
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At first glance, if you are like most of humanity, you will tend to only glance at an article written for the church on the issue of budgeting. Let’s face it, budgeting simply is not an exciting topic. But what if we stop seeing it as a dreaded necessity, and instead as a tool for …
Many Christians around the world find themselves in need of raising personal support. God has captured their heart and mind to make a difference. Whether it be serving the poor in Shri-Lanka or a women’s shelter closer to home in Cincinnati. The central thread that draws them all together is the need for personal support. …
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Burnout among ministry leaders is a very real issue, and has been for a long time. But it doesn’t have to be. Leaders in all domains suffer from an ideal of western civilization that amassing more equals success. I used to think the same thing, until I burned out and had to remove myself from …
The latest bill that just passed congress has a VERY GOOD NEWS for churches and nonprofits. It affects your congregation. And, instead of the normal intro material in articles – let’s get to the facts. Every citizen will receive the following: $1200 per person + $500/child under 17 with a maximum disbursement of $3,000 per …
The following article is a guest post from our partner, GiveWP A church’s mission is to share your message and grow your congregation. The challenge is that to grow, you need funds. A website built for online church fundraising could impact that in a huge way. Although, churches are usually run by a board or …
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Have you ever felt like the vision and mission you feel called to just get stuck? You know where you want to go, but somehow your ministry just isn’t moving forward toward that goal like you wish? You may need a set of outside eyes to help point you in the right direction or help …
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Nobody likes to talk about internal controls, and that is understandable considering they are about as enjoyable as a root canal. However, this is one of those items that ALL nonprofits need to address. According to data from a recent AICPA Peer Review Program Study, 40 percent of all major issues that arise in nonprofits …
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When it comes to building an effective training process, there are three main qualities that the process must have. Here’s a hint: Benchmarks are key. The following article first appeared on ChurchProduction.com. We have reposted it in its entirety with permission. You can visit the original post here. It should probably go without saying that …
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