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Creating a Ministry "R&D" fund
Ensuring money is available when the Spirit moves.
Joy Skjegstad
Church Safety
A Guide to Internal Controls
Basic principles for keeping church finances safe.
Tyler Charles
Churches Weigh the Credit Card Question
Leaders wrestle with payment option for online giving.
Matt Branaugh
Church Law & Tax Report
Recognizing Responsibility
Liability lurks, even when churches least expect it.
Richard R. Hammar
Ministry
Integrating Sex Offenders At Church
Balancing inclusion and safety in difficult situations.
Marian V. liautaud
Accounting for Rising Construction Costs
Lee A. Dean
When the Bank Says No
Lee A. Dean
Finding the Funding Oasis
Getting the money for a building project during a financial drought.
Lee A. Dean
Administration
Stop Skimming, Start Digging
Stop trying to look good, and do the dirty work beneath the surface.
Pete Scazzero
Protecting IT from Disasters
Sound policies and purchases can keep churches going, even in dire situations.
Nick B. Nicholaou
Keeping Winter Outings Safe
What churches should do with skiing, snowboarding, and sledding activities.
James F. Cobble Jr.
Social Investment Policies for Churches
Ways that church leaders can research the backgrounds of funds and stocks
Ann C. Logue
3 Things to Know Before Buying a Church Bus
3 tips to remember when shopping for ministry transportation.
Tyler Charles
3 Tips Before You Buy Moveable Walls
The "A's" a church should consider before a purchase.
Lee Dean
3 Things to Know Before Buying Church Management Software
3 tips on how an electronic system can help.
John Brandon
Turning the Key on Tech Buys
A guide—and a grid—to process options before you choose one.
DJ Chuang
8 Federal Issues for Churches to Watch
Legislation, lawsuits may affect church leaders this fall—and beyond
Marian V. Liautaud
Why a Video-Venue Campus Didn't Work for Us (and What We Learned From It)
10 lessons for churches that plan to use video on multiple sites.
Jason Staudinger
5 Tech Buys to Consider for 2011
Churches can benefit from these upgrades and new products.
Kent Morris
Why the Church Library Is Still Relevant
The right plan can deliver a helpful ministry in tough times
Luanne Radecki Blackburn
Resources for Church Libraries
Don't Take Logs Lightly
Tax case shows employees must closely track miles.
Richard R. Hammar
Preaching about Homosexuality
What pastors should know about the new Hate Crimes Act.
Richard R. Hammar
Does More Space Mean Better Ministry?
A new survey shows how and why church are expanding, and to what effect.
Tyler Charles
Despite Struggles, Hopeful Signs for Finances in Christian Households
View from the Pew survey shows commitment to debt management, tithing
Brian Kluth
Future Church
Hearing the Boom
Can churches offer more to the retiring seniors in our midst?
Pat Kase
Church Safety
High Risk, High Reward?
Preparing fully for an adventurous youth trip.
Jack Crabtree
Ministry
Debunking the Clergification Myth
The economy's toll actually may liberate church leaders—and members.
Ed Stetzer
Cover Story
Is My Church Covered?
Why now is a smart time for leaders to evaluate insurance coverage.
Tonie Auer
Tips for Computer-use Policies
Four Policy Mistakes Churches Make
Nick Nicholaou
Not Just a Guy Issue
Katelyn Beaty
Technology
The Power of Confession
Why church leaders who struggle with porn must open up.
William M. Struthers
Technology
Protecting Church Leaders from Porn
The technology and practices needed for the church office.
Michael W. Michelsen Jr.
Facility
Going Pro
What to find out before choosing a maintenance contractor.
Lee Dean
Cover Story
Terms You Should Know
Cover Story
The Primary Providers
A look at five major insurance providers serving U.S. churches, based on data from the end of 2009
Cover Story
Questions to Ask
Buying and Placing Mics
Critical steps for ensuring sound excellence during worship
Kent Morris
Weighing Fair-Trade Coffee
Learning the "bean-to-cup" journey before you buy.
Tyler Charles
Business Savvy, Church Sensitive
How—and when—business world practices can aid HR at churches.
Mike Bonem
Essential First Aid
A list of first-aid items every team should pack
Proper Preparation
A security professional discusses safety on short-term missions.
Interview by Drew Dyck
Surviving Worst-Case Scenarios
Planning for unexpected events on short-term missions here and abroad
Laura Leonard
A Closer Look at "Lean" Church Staffs
Identifying churches that spend less than 35 percent on staff
Matt Branaugh
State of the Plate Results
Collections decrease for many, especially in December, new survey shows.
Brian Kluth
What's Changing—and What's Not
What larger churches are teaching us about current ministry efforts.
Marian V. Liautaud
Facing a Financial Crisis
How churches should handle a possible loan default.
Matt Branaugh
Fresh Eyes for a Clearer View
James Rodgers
Buying a Bus
State laws vary—here's what you should know.
Stephanie Weiss
Avoiding Mixed Messages
Making certain an existing building matches a church's vision.
Lee Dean
Cover Story
10 Trends for '10
Why the growing risk of fraud—and 9 other trends—demand your attention in 2010 and beyond.
Matt Branaugh
5 Indicators of an Effective Building
Traits of a useful existing ministry space
Dave Gibbons
Future Church
Better Together
Combine the best efforts of community churches.
Frank Sommerville
Giving Tech Its Due
How—and where—church leaders should budget for IT.
John Brandon
How to Hire an Attorney
Seven tips for finding good counsel.
Richard R. Hammar
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