Practical Advice
Here are some articles, seminars, podcast episodes to help you with the practical aspects of church ministry. If you're looking for church policy information, visit our Church Policies and Templates page.
Here are some articles, seminars, podcast episodes to help you with the practical aspects of church ministry. If you're looking for church policy information, visit our Church Policies and Templates page.
Becky Thomas
Why do we have to bother with policies in our churches? How do we make a start and get support?
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Phil Topham , Becky Thomas , Gavin Smith
Church governance can feel like a distraction from gospel ministry. How can we see it in its rightful place as part of that ministry itself?
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Thomas Welch
Shared ownership of housing between churches and their workers could make accommodation much more affordable and display a powerful gospel commitment.
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Adrian Reynolds , Manny Kemp
Why do church leaders need to care especially for their treasurers? How can they do it in a way that helps treasurers to grow and flourish?
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Phil Topham , Gavin Smith
Administration is a spiritual gift to serve the church. What is the role of an administrator in church life, and how can they be supported best?
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Gavin Smith
How can we raise up administrators to ease operational burden and enhance the ministry of the gospel? A seminar from the 2023 Leaders' Conference.
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Edward Connor Solicitors
How can legal compliance be worked into church life to work justice that is evident to all? A seminar from the 2023 Leaders' Conference.
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Joel Murray , Peter Murden , Adrian Reynolds
Why is it important to consider how your church communicates? How can digital technology help in outreach and discipleship?
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Adrian Reynolds , Manny Kemp
The church treasurer is maybe the most demanding volunteer role in church life. How can church leaders help and support treasurers best?
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Edward Connor Solicitors
We need to see that legal requirements don't always restrict ministry but can actually do the opposite. A seminar from the 2022 Leaders' Conference.
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Phil Topham , Adrian Reynolds , Paul Harrison
Having a clear complaints policy helps people in churches to listen to each other well and deal with problems that come along.
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Barry Walker
Few of us are concerned about insurance until we make a claim. What should church leaders be considering before a claim is needed?
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Joel Murray
Online has become a significant part of church life. What do all the numbers mean and how can they help develop our ministry?
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Justin Gill
As hybrid and remote working becomes more commonplace, what are the best software options for church staff teams and volunteers to work effectively?
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Paul Houghton
How can churches use Kingdom Bank to help steward their money for the good of the kingdom?
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Johnny Prime
What is a sabbatical? Why are they needed? How should they be taken?
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Manny Kemp
Church treasurers have specific challenges that can often go unnoticed. How should churches respond to these?
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Trevor Archer
Most pastors will remember good and bad experiences of visiting churches to preach. How should churches show their gratefulness to visiting preachers?
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Adrian Reynolds
An answer to one of the questions we are asked the most, starting with the scriptures.
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Tom Anderson
With physical gatherings ceasing, there has been a decrease in giving - this might be an opportunity to explore online giving for your church.
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Joel Murray
Ensuring we comply with copyright laws and licences can feel overwhelming. How can we include sung worship in our live streams and online services?
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Adrian Reynolds
How can we think through using digital technology to enable small groups to continue when we cannot meet?
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Adrian Reynolds
At the end of the tax year, be sure to make yourself aware of income tax rules for those who are ‘ministers of religion’.
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Joel Murray
How can we still serve those who can't attend Sunday services and enable them to stay part of the church family?
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