Stranger Danger is the outdated idea that the majority of perpetrators are creepers who are lurking in windowless vans, waiting to kidnap children. The sad truth is that most victims know their abusers. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, only ten percent of kids who are abused do not know their perpetrator. Child abuse… ⪼ Continue Reading…
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Happy Holidays from Icon Systems!
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7 Ways to Survive the Holidays and Still Give Thanks
The holiday season is a sacred time for devotion and celebrations, but it can also be a very hectic and stressful time of year. This is especially true for church leaders and volunteers. In addition to family get-togethers, shopping, and baking, you also have to meet all the extra demands at the church! For some… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Are Donations tied to Church Staff Development?
Are donations tied to church staff development? Let’s first define what church staff development is. It can take many forms from team building exercises to educational courses for pastors, treasurers, secretaries, and so on. It can be leadership training sessions or church administration classes for certification in one or more areas. The underlying theme in… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Leadership and Church Problems & Solving Them
I don’t believe any organization is immune to problems. Problems can range from lack of resources, not enough visitors, wrong building location for ministry, too much resources, need for better technology, and so on. How do these problems relate back to church leadership? Simple. If church leadership can’t agree on the problem(s), then the solutions… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Risk Takers in Church Leadership Grow Churches
Does your church leadership take risk? Are risk considered a good thing to do in a church? After all risk aren’t typically safe. As a matter of fact risk is an antonym of safe. After all if it was safe to make a change in the church, every one would do it, right? 🙂 If… ⪼ Continue Reading…