I don’t know about you, but I get emotional every time I hear the National Anthem and see our flag. I realize how blessed we are to live in this great nation where we have such freedom. We are gathered here with no fear of reprisal as we are free...
When it comes to raising funds, the one thing you need to know is that it's all about the vision! Nothing else is as important as helping people see what you see, the vision God gave you for your church. How much you will raise depends to a great degree...
We’ve always done it that way before. Those are the seven deadliest words in church life. They are also the words that I often hear from those in my industry and from many church leaders when it comes to raising capital. I have a Brooks mantra that applies to this...
John Maxwell once authored a book entitled Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes Into Stepping Stones for Success. His premise was that we often learn more from our mistakes than we do our failures. We have found this is often true when it comes to churches. In fact, there is a popular...
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This morning, each of us has an opportunity to shape eternity and the destiny of scores of children and students! Here at YOUR CHURCH NAME; we exist to STATE YOUR MISSION STATEMENT OR MATTHEW 28:18-20. This summer, we will be active in multiple missions and ministry opportunities. Here are just a...
Dennis Moses of Church Capital Resources has been my go-to guy when it comes to all things bank related. Dennis has over thirty years of experience in the banking industry having served as the Vice President of Church Lending for Bank of the West for many years. Now he serves...
“What are the banks telling you?” That was my question to a group of lay leaders at a church a few years back that was considering building a new facility. Let me preface by saying that top-level financial guys were around the table, many of whom ran Fortune 500 companies,...
One year ago, we asked long-time MBC pastor, Richie Rhea, to write a post about the importance of partnering together in the aftermath of a contentious Southern Baptist Convention. Given the nature leading up to the Convention in Anaheim, we thought his words were worth re-posting. Here is his original...
Welcome to another Stewardship Journal! Another Southern Baptist Convention has come and gone. I have been blessed to serve these many years as the Recording Secretary of the Convention. Serving for this last time was one of mixed emotions for me. I have loved my time serving and it has given...
