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Winchester, VA
Joined May 2009
Join Elevate Group's Chris Willard TODAY 12:00PM (ET) as he interviews yours truly about recent Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (@ecfa) research on the best way for churches to navigate fundraising post-pandemic. Hosted by @churchplanting lnkd.in/dZbPt2C
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Check out my latest article: Best Practices in Nonprofit Fundraising linkedin.com/pulse/best-prac… via @LinkedIn @ecfa
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what are the three best ways to build CASH RESERVES for your church or ministry? See this short video, and then download the free #ecfa eBook, "9 Essentials of Cash Reserves" youtube.com/watch?v=fp-A4PNo… @ecfa
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What was America's first megachurch? Clues: NOT in Texas, California, NY or Ohio. Fascinating bit of history in the latest installment of Large Church Trends blog from @ecfa at largechurchtrends.blogspot.c…
As stewards of the love you extend, we at Lift Up the Vulnerable take financial integrity seriously and appreciate the faith in us that your giving represents. Read our exciting announcement at: liftupthevulnerable.org/luvs… #EndSlavery #EmpoweringLives #NonProfit @ecfa @GuideStarUSA
FREE tax guides plus 15 explanatory videos, including “Should I File My Taxes as a Minister?” For 30 years @ecfa has authored authoritative tax help for ministers and ministries. This year's are FREE (after quick, free registration) ecfa.org/TaxBooks/Default.as… ecfa.org/TaxBooks/Videos.asp…
What should churches do to weather the pandemic's economic impact? Here's frank advice on how to prioritize financial resources: podcast "Overcoming the Pandemic" features @drfletcher (David Fletcher of XPastor.org) interview by me ecfa.podbean.com/e/moving-fo… #ecfa @ecfa
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New @ecfa podcast: "Day in the Life of an Executive Pastor and ECFA Board Member -- Danny de Armas" Candid and insightful inside look at leading 8000-attendance First Baptist Orlando ecfa.podbean.com/ #ecfa @firstorlando @PastorDavidUth #fbcorlando @DavidLoveless2 @cbacon1
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In Episode 209 of the Influence Podcast, @GeorgePWood talks to @ECFA's Dan Busby and @WarrenBird about what effective board governance looks like in the local church. Take a listen! inf.mg/4z7
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What are the top trends in leadership succession in our churches and ministries? @warrenbird, an expert in church health and leadership development @ecfa, offers his thoughts. nae.net/seven-recent-trends-…
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Love offerings for your pastor and/or church staff? What's the tax status for the giver? for the pastor? See excellent legal summary ecfa.church/Content/Ask-ECFA… @ecfa #ecfa
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We're excited to announce that Hope House has been accredited by the @ecfa! Read the full press release at hopehousebg.com/blog/ecfa.
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Register here: ecfa.org/events.aspx for the 5 Best Practices in Training a Board Member webinar with @ecfa today at 1:00pm ET.
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Does a board’s “care for our pastor” increase with church size or growth? @ecfa surveyed 881 sr pastors and board members, asking how well they care for their pastor, then comparing church size and growth. Details? See my latest “Large Church Trends” blog largechurchtrends.blogspot.c…
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Does Your Church Board Track Outreach as Carefully as You Track Finances? Here's some interesting research in my latest Large Church Trends blog for @ecfa largechurchtrends.blogspot.c… #ecfa @michaelECFA
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More Than Two-Thirds of #Millennial Evangelicals Give to Charity, says new study by @dunhamco , ecfa.org/Content/More-Than-T… @ecfa #ecfa
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"Should Senior Pastors Chair Their Church Board?" Take a look at what other churches do, with a few suggestions. This is from my new blog, LARGE CHURCH TRENDS at largechurchtrends.blogspot.c… @ecfa #ecfa @MichaelECFA
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As ECFA’s reputation for excellence has grown, their ability to attract talent has similarly been enhanced. Listen to Dan Busby, president of @ecfa share helpful insights for cultivating a healthy culture with outstanding talent. ow.ly/yTnk50pElSd
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Dan Busby has insights to share on how to become a destination organization for people with humility, a commitment to excellence, and a passion to serve Christ-centered organizations. More from the president of @ecfa. ow.ly/fH5m50pEkSR
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