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What’s a Church Congregation Worth? $476,663.24

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Pastor Foley

Christianity Today ran a fascinating infographic recently that profiled the work of self-described “nonreligious” University of Pennsylvania sociologist Ram Cnaan. Cnaan has been working for years to accurately estimate the economic value of urban congregations to their communities, and he … Continue reading →

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Fundraising Banquet Location Tip: Always Hold Your Banquet on the Mezzanine Level

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Pastor Foley

Well, here’s the weirdest but potentially most helpful fundraising banquet tip you’ll receive this year, courtesy of Call & Response blog: According to a study profiled in Scientific American, people are more likely to give generously to a cause after … Continue reading →

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A Must-Have For Every Church in America: A Do-Good Bus

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Pastor Foley

The exact date when your church is going to go out of business has recently been charted by mathematicians, according to CNN’s Belief blog. So add this item to your church’s bucket list of ministry things to do before it … Continue reading →

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