An article a few months in a facilities magazine reflected that the true cost of building in not in the architect's fees, furnishings, or even in the actual construction of the building. The article stipulated that over 80% of costs of a building are … [Continue reading]
What Hasn’t Changed?
Posted on August 20, 2012 Written by
My missionary/pastor father was born in 1928. I distinctly remember going on vacations where he wore a coat and tie every day - of vacation! That's who he was and the generation of which he was a part. He went to church every time the doors were … [Continue reading]
Generous Living
Posted on August 14, 2012 Written by
My daughter participated in Relay for Life a few weeks ago. This event is put on by the American Cancer Society to raise funds for cancer research. Last week, my church had a yardsale to raise money for youth to go on a mission trip. A couple of … [Continue reading]
Conversations Not Confrontations
Posted on August 6, 2012 Written by
In elementary school I remember the entire class being punished because of the infraction of one person who would not come forward and admit to what he or she did. Instead, all of us got punished. I've seen that happen in churches and church staffs, … [Continue reading]
Electronic Donations
Posted on July 31, 2012 Written by
Making donations or gifts without using checks or cash is increasingly routine and within a few years will become the norm for many churches (but not all - some churches will fight this tooth and nail). There are a lot of ways to give electronically … [Continue reading]
How Much Debt Should a Church Have?
Posted on July 17, 2012 Written by
Personally, I think church debt should be exactly like your homeowner's debt: that ratio should never exceed 2 to 1. Yes, a bank will loan you 3 to 1 but you'll be so strapped financially that you won't have any disposable cash for doing anything … [Continue reading]
Roadblocks to Strategy Implementation
Posted on July 5, 2012 Written by
Below is the outline of materials presented by Susan Beaumont, a consultant with the Alban Institute. She is very effective and what she has to say (and how she says it) is excellent. Think about each of these 10 items - flesh them out in your own … [Continue reading]
Reading List
Posted on June 26, 2012 Written by
This is a list of some of my favorite reading materials for my profession: church business administration in no particular order. What's on your list? Share it. Books Me, Myself and Bob by Phil Vischer E-Myth Re-visited by Michael … [Continue reading]