What Every Church Needs To Hear Before Taking On Debt
by Nathan Artt on Feb 19, 2020 12:00:00 AM
Debt is so commonplace it barely raises an eyebrow. Household debt recently topped $14 trillion for the first time. In 2012, bank foreclosures and defaults on loans for churches were at an all-time high. With a small percentage of average church attendees being active givers, how do y …
What To Know Before You Build A New Church
by Nathan Artt on Feb 12, 2020 12:00:00 AM
Building a new church is an important step toward growth. Many congregations will benefit from having a new and improved space. From sheer necessity to upgrades, church buildings require a lot of consideration. As you make decisions, there are several areas you will circle back to. Th …
5 Leadership Lessons for Multisite Churches
by Nathan Artt on Feb 4, 2020 12:00:00 AM
As the megachurch model’s popularity wanes, a new model is emerging. There are now more than 5,000 multisite churches in North America. Multisite churches can function in a variety of ways. In essence, they are a multi-campus expression of a single church. This means that a core group …
How To Hire The Right People For Your Church Building Project
by Nathan Artt on Jan 29, 2020 12:00:00 AM
Seminary is a valuable time of ministry preparation. You learn Ancient Greek, public speaking and the nuances of hamartiology. Somehow, though, pastors feel they missed the course on real estate acquisitions or multi-million dollar operating budgets. That’s because these topics aren’t …
3 Ways Church Leaders Can Pursue Excellence in 2020
by Nathan Artt on Jan 14, 2020 12:00:00 AM
In his captivating book, Know What You're FOR: A Growth Strategy for Work, An Even Better Strategy for Life, author and Gwinnett Church pastor Jeff Henderson encourages organizations to seek growth by understanding two essential truths about themselves:
Essential Costs for Your Church Construction Project
by Nathan Artt on Jan 1, 1970 12:00:00 AM
So, your church is growing! This is a great, exciting season chock-full of potential to take your ministry to the next level. However, church expansion can also be a time when teams split, leaders get overwhelmed, money is tight and faith falters. How do you resist the urge to maintai …