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Should Christians Stop Building Church Buildings?
The Irresistible Church Network is publishing a book this summer called "The Church Every Community Needs." We were thrilled to hear that...
Rev. Catherine Tobey
Mar 1, 20242 min read
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The Impact of the Bank Run on Churches
Think the latest news regarding Silicon Valley Bank is irrelevant to your church or non-profit organization? Think again. This bank run...
Rev. Catherine Tobey
Mar 12, 20233 min read
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Generational Challenges Impacting Ministry Building Projects
In the old days, fundraising for a church building project was fairly straightforward. Some congregations went so far as to divide the...
Rev. Catherine Tobey
Mar 7, 20233 min read
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The Church is Not Broke!
According to Mark Elsdon, the church is not broke! We just aren't using our resources very well. In a recent book, entitled "We Aren't...
Rev. Catherine Tobey
Feb 27, 20233 min read
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How to Fund Non-Profit Ministry
As you embark on a new year, you may be wondering how to better keep your organization in the black, without sacrificing the ministry...
Rev. Catherine Tobey
Feb 1, 20233 min read
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Churches Face Real Estate Crisis
Change may be the only constant, but the last few years have been a whirlwind. This is particularly true for congregations across the...
Rev. Catherine Tobey
Jan 23, 20233 min read
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Can you Airbnb your Church Building?
According to this Washington Post article, some churches have been doing just that. During the pandemic response when congregations were...
Rev. Catherine Tobey
Jan 16, 20232 min read
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Utilizing your Church Property for Housing Development
One of the greatest needs in the USA right now is affordable housing. Some of our neighbors to the north are addressing this in a pretty...
Daniel Cook
Jan 10, 20231 min read
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The Role of the Third Space
Last April, Allie Conti wrote about the importance of finding a "third space" in The Atlantic. This idea was coined by Ray Oldenburg in...
Rev. Catherine Tobey
Jan 2, 20232 min read
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Jesus Calms the Storm
In Luke chapter 8, we read about Jesus and his disciples going out on the lake. While he laid down to rest, a big and dangerous storm...
Daniel Cook
May 9, 20222 min read
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Revitalization: Which Model is Right for You?
In his work, Thom Rainer describes the top 5 forms of church revitalization. Now, before we jump into this, it’s important to note that...
Daniel Cook
May 9, 20224 min read
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Church Revitalization
Thom Rainer has provided valuable insight regarding churches in the USA. Before the pandemic hit, he was focusing on revitalization,...
Daniel Cook
May 9, 20223 min read
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