https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Tue, 23 Apr 2024 07:13:24 +0000 Tue, 23 Apr 2019 18:24:20 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/best-practices-operational-oversight-and-staff Representatives from 10 churches in Southern Ontario recently met for a facilitated conversation, guided by Pastor Church Resources, to examine the challenges and opportunities of staff ministry while operating under a council-governed structure. The goal of the day was to benefit from Ken Bosveld https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/best-practices-operational-oversight-and-staff Tue, 23 Apr 2019 18:24:20 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/whats-email-address First impressions are important. And while it may seem quite innocuous and innocent, an email address can play a major role in casting a first impression of your congregation. Ken Bosveld https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/whats-email-address Tue, 09 Apr 2019 16:24:16 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/does-your-church-have-communication-strategy Managing the distribution of information is becoming an increasing challenge for all organizations, and churches are not immune. Ken Bosveld https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/does-your-church-have-communication-strategy Mon, 01 Oct 2018 17:42:15 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/software-scheduling-church-volunteers Churches depend so much on volunteers, and in such a variety of roles, that it's difficult to effectively coordinate everything manually. Is your church using volunteer management/scheduling software?  If so, please share some info about your experience. Ken Bosveld https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/software-scheduling-church-volunteers Wed, 19 Sep 2018 12:47:47 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/ministry-organization/requiring-background-checks Leaders of short-term mission teams are keenly aware that the top priority is the safety of team members. Similarly, many community organizations, schools, and sports associations take actions to ensure that safety comes first. Ken Bosveld https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/ministry-organization/requiring-background-checks Sun, 01 Jan 2017 17:34:04 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/ministry-organization/recognizing-volunteerism Before joining ServiceLink, I spent the better part of 30 years in the publishing industry. Often, it was necessary to remind editors and journalists to pay closer attention to the main competitor to our newspapers. Ken Bosveld https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/ministry-organization/recognizing-volunteerism Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:50:31 +0000