Church Operations
Get the behind-the-scenes stuff running efficiently to support the vision of your church.
4 Productivity Tools You’ll Love
When you work behind-the-scenes in the church office, you’ve got plenty of plates spinning. Coordinating events, fixing a website issue, designing a flyer for the next outreach, plus a ton of other tasks are all in a day’s work. While I can’t reduce the length of your to-do list, I can recommend the following productivity […]
What To Do When Someone’s Mad at the Church
Have you ever fielded a call or email from a less-than-happy (okay, really mad) individual? Working in the Finance department of a ministry gave me several opportunities to handle those situations. People are kinda sensitive about money issues, you know. One instance stands out in my memory. I was talking with a mom who was […]
The Untapped Power of Clear Expectations
It’s frustrating when you expect one thing and get another, right? Your volunteers didn’t handle children’s check-in how you needed them to or an employee totally misses what you’d intended for him to accomplish. What went wrong in those moments? Maybe your volunteers didn’t understand the instructions or your employee misinterpreted what you said. Regardless […]
Why do we selectively follow the Ten Commandments?
Scanning through Twitter the other day, I came across someone who works at a church who tweeted “A day off?! What’s that?” As I dug further, there were others with similar comments. Hopefully this isn’t representative of a majority of church staff members, but I’ve experienced it enough myself to know it’s not rare. Now, […]
Hidden Financial Drains to Avoid: Inadequate Facilities Maintenance
When I purchased a house several years ago, I had no clue what it took to maintain my home and property. Several months after moving in, I noticed the air filters were a bit on the brown side. I hadn’t replaced them yet. Replacing air filters, hiring a professional to perform maintenance on my A/C […]
Hidden Financial Drains to Avoid: Outdated Technology
We’ve all seen the news stories of people lined up outside an Apple store waiting for the next iPhone release or immediately downloading the latest operating system software to check out the new features. Some people love being on the cutting edge of technology. They’re interested in latest iPhone, operating system, gaming console, or other […]
Hidden Financial Drains to Avoid
We’re in a four-part series covering areas where your church might be losing money and how to plug those leaks. In my last post, I addressed the issue of inefficient systems and processes. This edition, however, is regarding areas of potential risk that could cost your church financially and more. At the risk (pun intended) […]
Hidden Financial Drains to Avoid
As stewards of the financial resources God has provided, we’re responsible for making sure we use that money wisely. There are several areas where churches spend or waste money without realizing what’s happening. It’s not that people are trying to be irresponsible; they simply didn’t see the issue. A leaky faucet or pipe isn’t an […]
Free Social Media Tools You’ll Love
Social media can be a great tool for your church. From announcing a new sermon series to inviting your community to participate in a special event, social media can help you reach people who may not seek out your church otherwise. I’ve mentioned a few potential pitfalls you’ll want to avoid when using social media. […]
5 Statements To Lighten Your Leader’s Load
In my last post, I encouraged leaders to ask their team members five potentially shocking questions. Today, I’d like to offer a few tips for team members on how to help their leaders. Leadership roles come with great responsibility and the burden of knowing your decisions can have a significant impact on people’s lives. Serving […]