How to Prepare for a Major Financial Emergency — Art Rainer
Major emergencies, like losing a job, are rare. They occur on a much less regular basis than minor emergencies. But when they do hit, their punch can be devastating. Losing a job can take a significant emotional and financial toll. For some, losing a job means selling a house, finding a new school for the kids and, of course, finding a new job. Losing a job is stressful and exhausting. And if you aren’t prepared, you can quickly find yourself with an empty bank account.
Church Mystery Guests Share What Keeps Them From Coming Back — Facts & Trends
As churches drift into ministry routines, it can be easy to overlook blind spots—aspects of the church service or culture that keep guests from returning. For this reason, the company Faith Perceptions sends mystery guests to churches to help them see their service through the eyes of a visitor and understand what can be improved so guests will be more likely to return.
9 Things a Messy Church Building Says — Chuck Lawless
You’ve probably seen one—that is, a church that is generally messy, cluttered with “stuff” and often marked by disarray. Sometimes, the building also carries a unique odor that can only be described as “church basement stench.” I admit my bias here (that I’m a very clean person), but my years of church consulting have shown us that a messy church building often says:
Pastoring Amid Depression — John Starke
I was a pastor and depressed….
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