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Teacher First: Leadership Network's 2009 Survey of Large-Church Senior Pastors Megachurch pastors are a rare breed. They represent 0.3% of North America’s churches but they draw almost 10% of weekly Protestant worshippers. Most of these churches are growing, many by a respectable level of conversion growth. They are high-visibility congregations with widespread influence. In May 2009, Leadership Network conducted a survey of 232 megachurch pastors. This report reveals some interesting insights on their unique role. Tags: Church Growth, Leadership, Preaching Sponsored by: Leadership Network

Inside The World Of Executive Pastors: Leadership Network's 2009 Survey Executive pastors (also known as director, chief of staff, or church administrator) face unique struggles and challenges, often filling a role at the church’s most strategic level. Tags: Ministry, Preaching, Research Sponsored by: Leadership Network

Sustainability Trends As new churches develop, more are incorporating environmental sustainability elements in their designs. By using energy-saving and conservation techniques, churches can save money and reinforce their roles as community leaders. With more open space; efficient heating, air-conditioning, lighting and plumbing systems; and careful use of paints and adhesives with less off-gas pollutants, churches can help minimize their impact on the environment and provide a welcoming worship space for congregants. Tags: Architecture and Construction, Building Design & Construction, Church Growth, Technology Sponsored by: David A. Price Architects, Inc.

Why Facebook and Other Social Networks May Not Work for Your Church Online social networks have exploded in popularity with nearly 60% of US adults visiting a social networking site in 2008. While increasingly embedded in our daily lives, this form of modern communication has a proven ability to fulfill a powerful longing for community—a force that not so coincidentally propels many successful churches and ministries. Tags: Administration, Branding, Christian News and Church Headlines, Church Growth, Church Profiles, Commentary, Consulting, Directories, Research Sponsored by: CircleBuilder

Setting the Stage for Good Stewardship This guide gives you advice on helping to boost your contributions plan. Tags: Consulting, Prayer, Preaching, Research, Sunday School and Small Groups, Teaching Resources, Technology, Vision, Volunteers Sponsored by: ACS Technologies

Churches in Missional Renaissance There is a new Spirit-breeze blowing through many churches—a missional renaissance. These churches no longer exist primarily to expand and improve their own organizations but to transform their communities. Tags: Evangelism and Outreach, Ministry, Parachurch/Missions, Vision Sponsored by: Leadership Network

Missional Households How important is it to church families that they serve the community together? According to a Baylor University School of Social Work survey,it’s very important and families desire the church to help design the opportunities. Tags: Discipleship, Evangelism and Outreach, Research, Volunteers, Youth Sponsored by: Leadership Network

How does a house of worship benefit from a digital signage system? For a house of worship, it’s about bringing people together. For digital display, it’s about enhancing human interaction through better communication. Tags: Audio Visual & Digital Signage, Display Technology, Information/Wayfinding, Signs & Banners, Technology Sponsored by: NEC Display Solutions

Protecting Your Ministry's Traveler's Every year, thousands of teams travel outside the United States to participate in valuable evangelical, medical, and work missions, as well as religious or educational tours. Many of these teams don't have the insurance coverage they need to protect them from accidents, medical emergencies, or lawsuits that could occur while they're in a foreign country. Tags: Administration, Insurance, Safety & Security, Parachurch/Missions Sponsored by: Brotherhood Mutual Insurance

How Secure is Your Children's Ministry How Secure is Your Children's Ministry? Tags: Consulting, Denominations, Directories, Discipleship, Fellowship, Finances & Fundraising, Parachurch/Missions, Prayer Sponsored by: ACS Technologies

Selecting Locations For Additional Campuses In recent years, a number of visionary church leaders have joined the multi-site revolution to expand the gospel’s reach into different parts of their cities, their states, and even to other countries. These leaders have developed innovative multi-site strategies that fit their particular cultures, their resources, and the opportunities God has given them, and they have developed their own criteria for selecting sites for new campuses. Tags: Administration, Architecture and Construction, Church Growth, Church Profiles, Vision Sponsored by: Leadership Network

Portable Dividers Offer Flexibility and Efficient Use of Space As churches grow and expand the services they offer, more flexibility is needed. But many churches don't want to invest in expensive building programs. Portable room dividers are one solution. Tags: Building Design & Construction, Furniture & Space Planning, Office Equipment, Sunday School and Small Groups Sponsored by: Screenflex Portable Room Dividers

MissionInsite Tools Assist Local Church During a Recent Disaster See how MissionInsite's Tools help a local church during and after a disaster. Tags: Administration, Consulting, Research, Volunteers Sponsored by: MissionInsite, LLC

NEC Display Solutions for Houses of Worship With new technology, there are many decisions to make—but only one company, NEC, helps you build a customized solution. This guide was created to help find that solution and prepare for some common questions and issues to consider when starting a conversation about digital signage systems. Tags: Administration, Church Growth, Technology Sponsored by: NEC Display Solutions

Building Community Through Church Design New churches are utilizing lessons learned from popular secular attractions to help foster a sense of community in their building design. By mixing the social and the sacred in flexible spaces that encourage people to linger and enjoy personal interaction, church design can help build a sense of community. Tags: Architecture and Construction, Building Design & Construction, Church Growth Sponsored by: David A. Price Architects, Inc.

Taking Your Church Missional: What Does it Cost the Leader? Leading one's church in a missional direction may be easier said than done. Along with the rewards come risks—both personal and corporate. In an informal survey, church leaders identified 10 key areas of cost in taking their church missional. They answered the questions: What does missional leadership look like? What does it cost? Is it worth it? Tags: Church Growth, Leadership, Parachurch/Missions Sponsored by: Leadership Network

Changes in American Megachurches Megachurches – Protestant congregations that draw 2,000 or more adults and children in a typical weekend (attendance not membership) – show considerable consistency over the past eight years through growth and development. Tags: Administration, Church Growth, Ministry, Research Sponsored by: Leadership Network

Not Who You Think They Are: The Real Story of People Who Attend America’s Megachurches Have you wondered what it would be like to go to the nearest megachurch, sit down in one of their comfy chairs, get inside the mind of the congregation, and see their church as they do? You wouldn't be alone – in a typical week more than 5 million people attend megachurches across America. So who are these folks? What attracts them and keeps them at these churches? And how do the attitudes and spiritual activities of these people compare with attenders in churches of other sizes? Tags: Church Profiles, Ministry, Research Sponsored by: Leadership Network

Breaking Through Growth Barriers In New Churches One of the most critical areas in church planting is leadership. A church planter must grow, change and develop his or her leadership style in order to take a church to the next level. Tags: Administration, Church Growth, Church Profiles, Leadership, Vision Sponsored by: Leadership Network

Designing Campuses for Mission: Strategic Thoughts Before Beginning a Massive Building Project Utilizing strategies from the theme park industry, especially the idea of "scripting" a design so it tells a meaningful story, can help churches create successful campus designs. A church's design script should encourage interaction, have the ability to accommodate a wide variety of activities and should be specific to a church's climate and culture. Tags: Architecture and Construction Sponsored by: David A. Price Architects, Inc.

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