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Church Kitchens

THE POWER OF THE PIVOT IN YOUR CHURCH’S FOODSERVICE MISSION

THE POWER OF THE PIVOT IN YOUR CHURCH’S FOODSERVICE MISSION

Important pivots that will likely impact how your church expands, operates or delivers foodservice going forward

THE CARE &  KEEPING OF YOUR COMMERCIAL CHURCH KITCHEN

THE CARE & KEEPING OF YOUR COMMERCIAL CHURCH KITCHEN

Keeping your equipment running isn't rocket science -- it just takes some organization, a schedule, and knowing when to do-it-yourself or call in the experts.

GOING COMMERCIAL!

GOING COMMERCIAL!

3 fundamental truths for building your church’s new kitchen

 

Communications

PROFILES IN GRACE

PROFILES IN GRACE

For the creators of Summit TV, their stories are beacons -- for pastors and church members alike -- that signal, I've been there, too.

BUILDING A CHURCH DIRECTORY TEAM

BUILDING A CHURCH DIRECTORY TEAM

To make this project fun and uniting -- not isolating -- there are a few simple questions to consider as you gather a team.

A BETTER WAY TO REACH OUT — <i>FAST</i/>

A BETTER WAY TO REACH OUT — FAST

Before enlisting notification technology, one church relied on email to keep members up-to-date. It presented a handful of challenges and limitations.

 

Design & Construction

IN FOR A PENNY, IN FOR A POUND

IN FOR A PENNY, IN FOR A POUND

At Faith and Victory Church in Auburn, Wash., it was time for a more permanent (and suitable) church home — but options were very limited.

REFINANCING GONE RIGHT

REFINANCING GONE RIGHT

Having land in on which to expand and “divine timing” helped lock in a favorable refinancing interest rate. Other elements were more controllable.

PREPARING TO BUILD?

PREPARING TO BUILD?

3 strategies that will take you from start to success

DEFINING A <i>SUCCESSFUL</I/> BUILD TEAM.

DEFINING A SUCCESSFUL BUILD TEAM.

Before starting any project, one of the most impactful decisions you will make is determining the team who will shepherd it forward.

 
SMART EXPANSION IDEAS

SMART EXPANSION IDEAS

Time to expand? • The most cost-effective expansion options • What to look for in a non-traditional building • More!

THE CHURCH WORLD IS MIXING IT UP!

THE CHURCH WORLD IS MIXING IT UP!

Ministries are getting creative at extending their reach into the community and also improving their financial sustainability.

A CHURCH FOR THE CITY

A CHURCH FOR THE CITY

Frontline Church’s downtown Oklahoma City location merges historical beauty with a modern renovated space for the community.

8 tips for addressing inflation creep

8 tips for addressing inflation creep

How does a church make a mid-course adjustment to the vision, facility drawings, funding and timeline of a project when costs have increased significantly?

 
RISE LIKE A PHOENIX

RISE LIKE A PHOENIX

After a devastating fire, a brand-new pastor embarks on a challenging rebuild project — and gets much more than he hoped for

NO SMALL FEAT!

NO SMALL FEAT!

6 essential truths about truly engaging children’s spaces

ASK FOR PERMISSION, NOT FORGIVENESS!

ASK FOR PERMISSION, NOT FORGIVENESS!

Remodeling or renovating facilities without securing the permission or permits required by building codes and governing authorities can end up being very costly.

RECRUITING THE RIGHT BUILDING TEAM

RECRUITING THE RIGHT BUILDING TEAM

The right time to recruit • Understand the team’s purpose • Who to seek out • Keep the team small, focused

 
A transformation, <i>truly</i/>

A transformation, truly

A Florida church’s design proves big impact is possible on a budget

“WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER

“WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER"

How churches are uniquely positioned to pave a new way of worship throughout a global pandemic — and beyond

WHEN THE MISSION FIELD COMES TO <I>YOU!</I/>

WHEN THE MISSION FIELD COMES TO YOU!

What if we viewed every building project as a mission field opportunity?

OUT OF THE ASHES

OUT OF THE ASHES

For Tulsa’s Memorial Drive Church of Christ, connecting as a church family was never a problem — but the facilities told a less inspiring story.

 

Financial Wellness

REFINANCING GONE RIGHT

REFINANCING GONE RIGHT

Having land in on which to expand and “divine timing” helped lock in a favorable refinancing interest rate. Other elements were more controllable.

PREPARING TO BUILD?

PREPARING TO BUILD?

3 strategies that will take you from start to success

PASTORS FOLLOW THE PATH TO FINANCIAL WELLNESS

PASTORS FOLLOW THE PATH TO FINANCIAL WELLNESS

For pastors who deal with financial stress — and the guilt and shame that come with debt — the Strategic Pastoral Excellence Program (SPEP) is…

 

Fundraising & Generosity

Better together: combining your ChMS & giving platforms

Better together: combining your ChMS & giving platforms

How to deepen engagement with an end-to-end church management solution

4 ESSENTIALS TO NURTURE YOUR DONORS

4 ESSENTIALS TO NURTURE YOUR DONORS

Donor engagement essentials to create thriving communities

 

HR & Staff Management

STEWARDSHIP AT THE FOREFRONT

STEWARDSHIP AT THE FOREFRONT

How to save time & money with your video storage platform

AN UNTAPPED (AND UNSPOKEN) OPPORTUNITY

AN UNTAPPED (AND UNSPOKEN) OPPORTUNITY

How to provide help, hope and healing to sexual abuse survivors in your church

Find. Onboard. Coach.

Find. Onboard. Coach.

At Chase Oaks Church, experts help “build remarkable teams.”

 

Leadership

TOP 15 ARTICLES OF 2023

TOP 15 ARTICLES OF 2023

Examining ministry accounting services; spotlighting the best jobs for retired clergy; fiscal training for your trustees; protecting the most vulnerable children in the Church’s care…

IN FOR A PENNY, IN FOR A POUND

IN FOR A PENNY, IN FOR A POUND

At Faith and Victory Church in Auburn, Wash., it was time for a more permanent (and suitable) church home — but options were very limited.

AN UNTAPPED (AND UNSPOKEN) OPPORTUNITY

AN UNTAPPED (AND UNSPOKEN) OPPORTUNITY

How to provide help, hope and healing to sexual abuse survivors in your church

 

Risk Management

FORTIFY YOUR FAITH: Mitigating cybersecurity threats in churches

FORTIFY YOUR FAITH: Mitigating cybersecurity threats in churches

cybersecurity isn't just about securing data; it’s about safeguarding the trust and faith of the congregation.

AN UNTAPPED (AND UNSPOKEN) OPPORTUNITY

AN UNTAPPED (AND UNSPOKEN) OPPORTUNITY

How to provide help, hope and healing to sexual abuse survivors in your church

UNCOMMONLY COMMON COVERAGES

UNCOMMONLY COMMON COVERAGES

For Jamie Barth, accommodating unique insurance requests from churches is pretty common. Here are some memorable examples, plus their solutions and outcomes.

 

Technology

FORTIFY YOUR FAITH: Mitigating cybersecurity threats in churches

FORTIFY YOUR FAITH: Mitigating cybersecurity threats in churches

cybersecurity isn't just about securing data; it’s about safeguarding the trust and faith of the congregation.

STEWARDSHIP AT THE FOREFRONT

STEWARDSHIP AT THE FOREFRONT

How to save time & money with your video storage platform

CASE STUDY: SADDLEBACK CHURCH

CASE STUDY: SADDLEBACK CHURCH

Church leaders wanted to ensure worship content wasn't “washed out” on the displays. For this reason, LED video was on their radar versus projectors.

THE ST. ANDREW'S MISSION FOR NEW VIDEO DISPLAYS

THE ST. ANDREW'S MISSION FOR NEW VIDEO DISPLAYS

Having rented projectors for special services in the past, church leaders knew they weren't the best fit.

 
Storage made for Sundays

Storage made for Sundays

Not just a "tech" thing: 3 really good reasons you — as a church executive — should be involved in choosing collaborative media (video) storage

 

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