CHURCH OF BUSINESS

There is a layer cake, a pyramid scheme if you will, that exists in most of America’s larger churches.  Just try to get a meeting with the head pastor and see if you can.  Ok, when that doesn’t work try setting up an appointment to speak with an assistant or elder and see what happens.  You will get an entry level person to sit you down as a method of control.  They don’t want you wasting the pastor’s valuable time, or any other important member of the church staff for that matter. Pyramid-scheme But wait isn’t a shepherd supposed to serve his flock?  Isn’t a church supposed to be a support system for... read more >>

These Church 2.0 Local Forums have been informal/casual, kind of unconferences where I come with no set agenda or presentation and simply listen and guide conversation. Each city has a different pulse and heart for something they’re passionate about in their region. This journey of traveling the country and meeting with Church and ministry leaders in a given city/region began in May of 2008. Since May, I’ve been to 9 cities and had unbelievable experiences at each. We talked about innovation, technology and the Church (capital “C”). Here’s where I went this year: Los Angeles – Host Church: Hollywoood UMC Chicago – Host Church: Park... read more >>

Are you a church leader or a member on your churchs board of directors? If you are, you may be dealing with a number of important issues. These issues may include a decrease in church membership, as well as having the goal of expanding the size of your church congregation. If these are goals of yours or issues that need to be dealt with, you will want to continue reading on. When it comes to improving church membership numbers or even just attendance at Sunday services, there are many church members who are unsure as to where they should start or what they can do to generate interest in their community. What you will soon find is that you have... read more >>

Are you a church leader or are you a church member who is active in community related activities? If you are, are you and the rest of your church congregation interested in raising money for a worthy cause? If you are, you may be wondering about ways that you can go about raising money. One of those ways includes holding a fundraiser. As nice and as successful as many fundraisers are, it is important to remember that they are not for everyone. In fact, there are many religious groups or church leaders who feel uncomfortable approaching community members asking for donations, particularly community members who are inactive in the church community.... read more >>

Have you recently joined a new church congregation? If you have, you may slowly be transitioning yourself and possibly your family into your newfound friends and community members. When many individuals, couples, and families first join a church congregation, many decide to only attend church services, such as the services that are offered every Sunday. While this approach is more than doable, you may want to consider participating in many of your church related extra curricular activities, as many churches have them. Before focusing on the reasons why you should become more involved in your church, its community, and many of the events that... read more >>