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How Can the Church Respond to the Rise of the Nones?

How Can the Church Respond to the Rise of the Nones?

What is the church to do in the face of increasing rates of religious disaffiliation and the rise of the Nones? Researcher and pastor Ryan Burge says it’s important that the church not lose hope. We must continue to step out in faith and sow the seeds of love, grace, and hope. How do people […]

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10 Tips for Building Genuine Connections with Your Neighbors

10 Tips for Building Genuine Connections with Your Neighbors

Kay Kotan says we can no longer wait for people to come to church. The church must go out into the community and meet its neighbors. She provides ten easy strategies for your church to build genuine connections with your neighbors. What church doesn’t want to form new relationships with their neighbors, right? Desire is […]

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Before You Rent Church Space, Calculate the Costs

Before You Rent Church Space, Calculate the Costs

Churches often struggle to determine a fair price when they rent space to community groups. Partners for Sacred Places, an organization helping congregations develop creative community partnerships, says the hard costs of maintaining any shared space is an objective factor that must be considered in determining the rental value. To celebrate the Lewis Center’s anniversary, […]

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3 Common Mistakes Churches Make When Hiring

3 Common Mistakes Churches Make When Hiring
3 Common Mistakes Churches Make When Hiring

There are few processes as important to your staff as hiring. That’s why you’re probably willing to spend however much time and effort it takes to find that perfect fit. You’ll want to make sure every ounce of effort is worth the cost. You’ll find that a lot can go wrong in the intricate process of hiring, and there’s a lot you can do to ensure the success of your search experience. Here are three common mistakes churches make that hurt the hiring process.

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3 Common Mistakes Churches Make When Hiring

3 Common Mistakes Churches Make When Hiring
3 Common Mistakes Churches Make When Hiring

There are few processes as important to your staff as hiring. That’s why you’re probably willing to spend however much time and effort it takes to find that perfect fit. You’ll want to make sure every ounce of effort is worth the cost. You’ll find that a lot can go wrong in the intricate process of hiring, and there’s a lot you can do to ensure the success of your search experience. Here are three common mistakes churches make that hurt the hiring process.

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