Take a look at these resources to help you this week:
Church Safety & Security: Insurance & Risk Management by the SEBTS Center for Pastoral Leadership and Preaching
Every church faces these issues. By-laws, policies, security, and insurance coverage concerns have become central ones for our congregations. Taking the time to listen to/watch this 30-minute video will be worth the effort.
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Free Spiritual Gifts Analysis available from Team Ministry and Church Growth Institute
I include this link here because folks often ask me about finding a free spiritual gifts analysis. This inventory is both free and simple, and the report is available quickly.
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iRelationships: Love in the Digital Age by Adam Hawkins (Village Church)
I admit that I spend far too much time on my iPhone, sometimes at the expense of relationships. This post convicted me, challenged me, and gave me a few suggestions for improvement.
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Seven Steps toward a Greater Gospel Focus in Your Church by Sam Rainer
If your church folks aren’t evangelizing, read Sam’s simple suggestions for encouraging members to share their faith. Pastors will especially want to read this post.
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What I Wish I Had Known about Moving by Beth Holmes
Most of us in ministry will move at some point. Take some time to learn what a pastor’s wife (who is also a cancer survivor) has learned about these transitions.
