What Kind of First Impression Are You Giving?

As pastors lead the church, they set the tone for the first impression the church gives to every visitor. We are not just talking about the visitors that members bring with them, but every visitor that walks through the church door, visits their website or social media, calls or emails the office, watches on TV…

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Are Your Church Financials Holding You Back?

Every pastor deals with the issue of stewardship from the pulpit, but have they structured their church to lead the way by example on financial stewardship? Is there a transparency to their members and donors that encourage them to give more? The pastor’s knowledge and understanding, or lack thereof, on how to communicate the financial…

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HUMILITY: TRUE GREATNESS

As we continue the journey of discovery from good to great, there is a second common denominator that all great leaders have in common: humility first and then passion. Great leaders demonstrate extreme humility in their everyday life and especially in the public eye. They never take full credit for accomplishments. They give credit to…

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Where Does Greatness Come From?

As I started seeking where true greatness comes from, I had to start with God. He is the greatest of all. He created us and knows our strengths and weaknesses. I began my journey to find out what great leaders had in common.  It never ceases to amaze me how all principles of greatness come…

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Solutions to Streamline Contributions

Receipting Contributions The church functions through the tithes and offerings of its members and project donors. Keeping track of these donations is priority of the church. The procedure of recording, whether it be by hand, spreadsheets, word docs or software is not of importance, but the information each receipt or contribution statement is. Whether you…

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Are You Safe From Church Fraud?

Churches are an easy target for embezzlement and usually the theft is not even detected until it has been going on for over a year. Per the Status of Global Mission report from the Center for the Study of Global Christianity, church fraud is on the rise. Christian organizations worldwide lost 50 billion of all funds…

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Don't Lose Money Counting It!

When running a business, no matter the size, time is the one thing you’re always chasing. Your attention is pulled in a million directions and its up to you to decide when to give and take. Multitasking is common, but usually more unproductive than effective. As a leader, you can only properly manage a handful…

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