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Why 20 percent do 80 percent — and how to fix it
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityI was having breakfast recently with a good friend. He's an active participant in ministry, and we were lamenting the Pareto principle. For those unfamiliar, it's that "law of the vital few" where 20 percent of a congregation seems to do 80 percent of the work.
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Does religion have a place in public schools?
Bambi Majumdar EducationThe place and importance of religion in school has been debated for years, but perhaps it has never seen so much drama as in recent times. For a diverse nation like the United States, it is inevitable that there will be a lot of debate over religious sentiments, particularly in areas that offer heavy intermingling.
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Supreme Court supports religious freedom of businesses
Jessica Taylor Civil & GovernmentA potentially landmark decision on religious liberty occurred today in the U.S. Supreme Court — and religious freedom won. The court ruled that business owners can object on religious grounds to a provision of the Affordable Care Act.
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5 things church volunteers need to hear you say
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityVolunteers who are dedicated, trustworthy and willing to work hard are incredible assets to any church. If your current volunteer program is struggling, you might be surprised at how many people would be willing to serve if they were offered the chance. Paying closer attention to how and what you communicate just might be the catalyst you need to grow your volunteer team.
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Please read these 297 words
Mark MacDonald MarketingMore people would read more books if they were shorter. Wouldn't you? More would pick up a 20-page book than a 500-page book, no? The majority of people agree. So, it makes sense that your website and communication materials need to be short. Why?
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3 ways to deal with church quitters
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityAre you a quitter? Most would say no, but there are lots of ways we quit. Some statistics say as many as 95 percent of dieters fail. With 45 million Americans dieting each year, there's some quitting going on. What about your church?
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Crowdfunding 101: How to raise money online
Scott Steinberg Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementAs a result of numerous successful online fundraising campaigns by leading organizations and associations, interest in crowdfunding and the number of total creations that the practice is successfully breathing life into are soaring.
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3 tips for finding hidden talent in your church
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityChurch leaders don't always do a good job at leveraging members with specialized skills. Match up their talents with your church's needs and watch as everyone benefits.
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Does your pastor need an optometrist?
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityI realize now, more than ever, that I need a good balance between near- and farsightedness. Our church communications need this balance, too.
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Church attendance: Fat ones, fit ones, new ones
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityThe church is like the gym. Like physical change at the gym, people realize they need something different in their spiritual lives. You have a solution to offer. People start attending and want benefits.
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