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Covenantal Leadership Through a Leadership Covenant

The following is taken from Faith-Based: A Biblical, Practical Guide to Strategic Planning in the Church, by Michael Gafa: I have found that having a well discerned, easy to understand Leadership Covenant is a great way to uphold core values and biblical truths in tandem with promoting cohesion and unity in Christ. The Leadership Covenant example that follows is one I have …

Multi-Tiered Budgeting – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 7: Episode 4

On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday, Mike Gafa talks about multi-tiered budgeting, which takes into account the dual realities that while God meets our needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus, God can also do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine. Check out the video to learn more!

The 3 R’s of Reacting to Abuse – Whiteboard Wednesday Season 6: Episode 15

Domestic violence is much more commonplace and comprehensive than most people realize — churches are not immune! Tara Aday serves as Director of Prevention and Education at Safe Haven Ministries, a faith-based Domestic Violence provider based in west Michigan. On today’s Whiteboard Wednesday video, Tara talks about the three R’s of reacting to abuse. It is a critical subject, and …

LUMINEX LEARNING EVENT: The Church’s Role in Preventing & Responding to Domestic Violence

Did you know that survivors of domestic violence are more likely to disclose their experience with abuse to pastors and ministry leaders than any other helping profession? Churches have a unique opportunity (and a pronounced responsibility) to help prevent and appropriately react to domestic violence. As experts on domestic abuse – especially as it relates to issues of faith – …