A couple of months back I read a fascinating (and sad) article about a Navy sailor who died during BUD/S (Navy SEAL training). There is a lot that can be gleaned and discussed from this story, but one thing in particular caught my attention. Over the years, the BUD/S program has become increasingly difficult, and the graduation…
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October is Pastor Appreciation Month! This special recognition was started by Focus on the Family in 1994 in the throes of the Promise Keepers Ministry in the mid-1990’s. Some churches in the RMD have embraced this special time of recognizing their pastor or pastoral staff while others have not regularly done so. In either case,…
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For churches with fiscal year January-December, October is the time to put together your budget for the following year. Budgeting is important as it defines how much money is available to support planned ministries. Budgets act like a map for church leaders and set expectations for spending. A worship leader or head of Sunday school should know…
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We are so excited to see all of our Rocky Mountain District at Ignite! We have a special opportunity for the ladies on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 12:15 pm to enjoy a luncheon at First Alliance Church. The theme of the luncheon is Belonging, which makes me think of how thankful I am for…
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A few months ago, I wrote an article about the importance of cybersecurity for churches. By way of review, my article included the following common threats you should understand and a few best practices to reduce the risk of an attack. Common Threats You Should Understand Malware: Malware is malicious software installed without a user’s knowledge, typically…
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Last September we had a “water event” at the District Office that basically necessitated remodeling 85% of the inside of the building. Beautiful wood floors were ruined, carpet was destroyed and all kinds of disruption took place in the office. Decisions were made regarding re-modeling, upgrading and re-fitting the office in terms of carpets, cabinets…
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Now more than ever churches should consider investing in planned giving. Over the next 25 years an estimated $68 trillion will be passed on as the Baby Boomer generation ages. This will be the largest wealth transfer in human history and an unprecedented opportunity for generous giving. Another interesting fact is this is that people have been more…
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Last month, I wrote about how easy it is to be more dependent on ourselves than on the Lord. We can get so proficient at “ministry” that we can, over time, find ourselves estranged from the One we serve. This usually happens through any number of small steps that move us away from God rather…
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This week the 4th of July was celebrated — a day to remember the founding of the United States of America. Many have been saying that we, as a nation, are less than united, in these days. Shootings — like the one in the Chicago area on the 4th, and many others large and small…
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