Wednesday, January 16, 2013 |
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 January 20 is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday
Read the story of Haley Willis who has defied the odds all her life. Diagnosed with a neural tube defect 21 weeks before she was born, doctors told her parents, Jeff and Lynel, Haley wouldn't survive the pregnancy. When she was born on her due date, the Willises were told to take her home and enjoy her for as long as she survived - two weeks, at most. Find out the rest of the story.
Read more on the sanctity of human life:
- 3 ways your church can celebrate Sanctity of Human Life Sunday
- How valuable is life? Quick takes from across sanctity of life issues |
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 21 signs your church needs to change
Because the need for change almost inevitably means some level of conflict, it's easy for a leader to move into denial - to pretend the status quo isn't really that bad. But great leaders don't run when they see a need for change. They embrace it and demonstrate the courage needed to navigate the change required. So how do you know if your church needs to change? Find out the 21 signs your church needs to change at ChurchLeaders.com. |
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 Making connections: How your church can use Facebook
If your church doesn't have a presence on Facebook, you are overlooking an effective communication tool for engaging members and potential visitors. In this day, more people know less about the gospel, so we need to use all available tools to reach them. A page on Facebook for your church will allow the sharing of information and the building of relationships both inside and outside the church body. Learn more at LifeWay.com. |
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 How do guests see your church building? Take a '5-Spot Test'
Here's a simple way to evaluate how guests see your church building. Take the "5-Spot Test." Stop at five specific places around your church site for five minutes and answer five questions. Learn more at IBSA.org. |
 Taxes! Help is on the way with the Ministerial Tax and Compensation Planning Seminar
It's that time of year again -- tax time. Rick Wells of GuideStone Financial Resources will present a tax seminar for pastors, church treasures and other church leaders Saturday, February 16 from 9 a.m. - noon at the IBSA Building in Springfield. The seminar will include important information about federal tax requirements for churches. Find out more at IBSA.org. |
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10 things church members desire in a pastor
