As a church leader, you know there's a "routine" to ministry related to the calendar. Our days are filled with varies activities and different priorities depending, among other things, on the time of year. It's the fall season and we are all focused on executing plans for the fall put in writing many months ago. Of course, we're also focused on planning for the coming calendar year. Church staffs are having … [Read more...]
Developing A Chart Of Accounts
Creating The "Backbone" Of The Church's Financial Infrastructure
A fundamental first step in completing a financial plan is the creation of a Chart Of Accounts. I've had more than a few conversations with church leaders on this topic. In my experience, the primary thing to consider when creating a Chart Of Accounts is "Reporting." I've run into more than a few financial types who want to break everything down into its category and subcategory, to the point of uselessness. The … [Read more...]
Stephen Schwarzman On Lessons In The Pursuit Of Excellence
This Week's Top Quote From Around The Web
"It's as easy to do something big as it is to do something small, so reach for a fantasy worthy of your pursuit, with rewards commensurate to your effort. Every entrepreneur knows that feeling: that moment of despair when the only thing you are aware of the giant gap between where you find yourself and the life and business you imagine. Once you succeed, people see only success. If you fail, they see only the … [Read more...]
The Best Of The Blogosphere For The Week Of October 27th
This Week's Top Posts From Around The Web
How To Be A Tough Leader Without Being A Jerk - Scott Cochrane Why My Generation Probably Won't Reach The Next Generation - Carey Nieuwhof How To Help Guests Self-Identify At Your Church - Paul Alexander The Three Biggest Enemies You'll Face Every Day - Brandon A. Cox 8 Reasons Leaders Should Be Fasting - Chuck Lawless And, this week's funny video... … [Read more...]
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