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New Download: Safe Practices for Planting a Church When our editorial coordinator, Lindsey's, parents accepted the call to pastor a church plant, they didn't know they would spend the next 20 years (and beyond) enjoying some of God's richest blessings in their life. In our new download, Safe Practices for Planting a Church, Lindsey shares a snapshot of her memory of growing up in a church planting family. She has also compiled an excellent resource for leaders who think they may be ready to give birth to a new church. This download is loaded with practical articles on topics like dealing with finances, negotiating leases, and getting the word out about your new church. Also in this newsletter:
 Marian V. Liautaud Editor, Your Church Resources SafetyAlert@ChristianityToday.com P.S. Keep your ministry safe from child sexual abuse. The Reducing the Risk Kit will help you institute a complete prevention program, including: screening, interviewing, training, monitoring, and responding. Start securing your ministry today! Order Now! advertisement
 Church Finance: Spotting Red FlagsIf your church doesn't have detailed, written policies that outline what procedures must be followed from the time a dollar hits the offering plate until it makes it to the bank, a red flag is already waving. Here are three other red flags to look for. Finish this article.
 Safe Practices for Planting a ChurchThis download is designed to give you step-by-step help on the key issues you'll face when you plant a new church. From knowing how to safeguard your church treasury to dealing with conflict, this collection of articles will speak to you about the big issues you'll face during a church plant.  Insuring Your Church StaffIncrease your awareness of the extended insurance coverage every church needs. Many churches remain dangerously exposed to significant liabilities such as protecting against negligent counseling losses, providing workers compensation, providing financial coverage in the event your pastor becomes disabled, and more.  Managing Stress for Church LeadersAccording to the American Institute of Stress, 75–90 percent of all visits to primary care physicians are for stress-related problems. The church is not immune to these effects of stress, and when church ministers and staff burn out, the whole church can suffer. Use this download to discover the causes of stress and ways to keep your church workers healthy.
 Build on BudgetGood planning keeps costs under control. by Thomas G. Dolan Church leaders must anticipate the actual costs they will see at the time the building is constructed. This is a difficult achievement, since things change from the time the plans are approved. Finish this article.  The 2008 Compensation Handbook for Church StaffEvery church and its employees want to feel confident that their compensation plan is reasonable and fair. Now you can know for sure by comparing your plan with those of thousands of other church workers nationwide.
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