It’s right there in the red letters: “That my joy may be in you …” This is a statement of fact made by Jesus Himself, and yet I’ve encountered so…
Spiritual growth is of highest priority, and numerical growth is important too. Preparing messages, organizing discipleship methods, praying and preparing for worship are vital during the week-to-week labor of ministry….
Risk management is a crucial issue if we are to be the best stewards for the cause of Christ. Here are four tips to help you be more aware of…
In a previous article, we examined churches and their exemption status under federal and Tennessee laws. Now, we look at the third level of church tax exemption – local property…
Everyone knows churches are tax-exempt entities. However, very few people understand what this really means, the various levels of taxation and how they apply to churches. In simplest terms, there…
The 18 years I served as a director of mission (DOM) were in an association that had a greater percentage of bivocational pastors and churches than full-time pastors and churches….
If churches and organizations are going to make informed decisions on hiring employees and placing volunteers, effective background screens are crucial. These screenings are done to help mitigate the risk…
The 2016 U.S. presidential election was quite a spectacle! During the primaries, the Republicans seemed to get a new candidate every day. Then there was the general election campaign to…
Y’all come! Seriously, if you’re a Tennessee Baptist and you want to be a part of what I believe will be the best-ever annual gathering of Tennessee Baptists, you need…
You are familiar with the story. Two mothers came before King Solomon with a baby, each claiming to be the mother. An argument ensued; accusations flew, and Solomon decided to…