Question: I’m uncomfortable that two of our staff members are related to our deacon chairman. Nepotism is a problem, right? Answer: Today’s churches are doing more and more in-house hiring for various ministry positions. If the person being hired is capable and able to do the job as expected, he or she should be judged […]
Pat’s Playbook
Pat’s Playbook: Own your age
Question: Our church needs an additional building, but I don’t think there’s adequate financial support for it. What would you do? Answer: If financial constraints are keeping you from moving toward a new building plan, think about whether you could double your space in the same building by adding a second Sunday school and/or worship […]
Pat’s Playbook: Walk them through it; Ask for help
Pat answers questions about family and church relations, and how to keep your marriage happy even when you disagree about your church and theology. Read…
Pat’s Playbook: Keep them coming back; Talk it out; Stick to the lesson
Pat answers questions about church attendance, tithing even when you disagree with your church, and political discussions at church. Read…
Pat’s Playbook: Cast a wide net; The more things change…
Q: Our church is really trying to reach young people and families. I am neither. I agree we need to reach the next generation, but what about the spiritual needs of my generation? A: A church should never look at their mission field with a “them or me” attitude. Our responsibility is to share the […]
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