eBooks

With the rough economy causing churches to tighten their belts, budgeting and planning in the church-building process are crucial. Experts from the NACDB share insights on how to lower church construction costs while still making good, vision-driven, common-sense decisions, ensuring your facilities will last through many economic cycles.

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Whether building a church, constructing a school, digging a well, visiting orphanages or spreading the Gospel through teaching and worship, short-term missions can be life-changing for everyone involved. Many NACDB members contribute to American church growth year-round, then head into the mission field to make a global contribution – further answering the call of The Great Commission.

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August 2008: Church Management Software

Church management software (ChMS) can increase efficiency and effectiveness. Learn how to choose the right technology to benefit your church – and the Kingdom – for years to come.

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Multi-site churches are becoming as popular as the megachurch when it comes to the strategic planning process and managing church growth. In July’s GROW, the official newsletter of the NACDB, the multi-site phenomenon – and its role in the modern church – is explained and explored. Mt. Pleasant, S.C.-based Seacoast Church, an early adopter of the multi-site model, is featured.

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This business- and financial-management resource for faith-based school ministries provides information on tax-exempt bonds, debt, leveraging a church’s existing assets and more.

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"Green" just might be the buzzword of early 2008, but what does it mean for a church building project? The NACDB offers ideas, solutions and a little nudge in the eco-friendly direction by showing seven abilities of a green church. Wal-Mart has gone green, which means your church can, too. Read about what the retail giant has done to improve sustainability.

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It’s inevitable – if your church is growing you will have to provide for the future. New ministries, new staff, new buildings – it all adds up to one thing. More funding. You’ll need more financial resources than you have ever needed. This e-book includes a collection of articles with proven, practical advice for moving the generosity level of your church forward.

Want more information on keeping your church's fundraising strong during the weakened economy? Hear what the experts have to say. Join Church Solutions and Generis for a free live Webinar, "The Role of Church Giving in Struggling Economy." Speakers include Patrick Johnson, vice president of Strategic Partners and Church Services for the National Christian Foundation;and Jim Sheppard, principal and CEO of Generis.

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This year’s FactBook is the hottest yet – filled from cover to cover with exclusive new articles from Church Solutions Conference & Expo speakers and advisors. A wide range of topics is covered, including volunteer programs, human resources, construction, financing, green, men, growth, mistakes, and the health of our churches and staff members. The contributing authors are some of the Church’s greatest thought leaders, such as Ken Godevenos, the Fermi Project, Teri Yanovitch, David Murrow, Trevor Bron, Steven Fridsma, Tony Morgan, Greg Barron and Jim Couchenour.

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How important is knowledge, teamwork and planning when you’re about to build a church? In short, it’s everything. The NACDB profiles three churches who have effectively synched and streamlined their building process. Think, “Hey, we could do that?” This e-book will show you how to build the church of your dreams without breaking the bank. Noted megachurch consultant, Dr. John Vaughan, is a contributing writer.

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A companion to our November Innovative Christian Leaders issue, this eBook features in-depth commentary from this year's honorees. Learn what some of the Church's creative servants are thinking and doing in their individual ministries.

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This guide features descriptions of churches whose design details will inspire your next project.

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Three tales of growing churches; A visual guide of what to expect during your next building project.

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"Web 2.0" describes the shifting paradigm of the Internet away from static Web sites and toward the interactive community. Web 2.0 comprises the various platforms, services and communities which facilitate collaboration and sharing between users. Blogs, wikis, Podcasts and social networks are all examples of Web 2.0 technology, but any site that allows users to post, comment, share files and ideas also falls under the Web 2.0 umbrella. Find out how churches are working overtime to keep up with these trends.

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The stewardship and fundraising experts of RSI are back!  In RSI's follow-up to their popular eBook, Your Christian School: An Essential Guide to Financial Stability and Future Growth, Volume 2, features even more articles and insights to help ensure your Christian school prospers financially and spiritually.  Inside you'll find authoritative and vital information for your school on planned giving, successful campaign follow-up, donor recognition strategies and more.

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Solutions for additional space needs
Eliminate risk with design-build
Avoid overspending:
To build or not to build?

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Your church website is your best tool for attracting visitors, yet so many lack "design inspiration." Inside this helpful eBook, you'll find expert advice for standing out from the crowd with a professional, effective Web presence.

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April 2007 -  Your Christian School: An Essential Guide to Financial Stability and Future Growth

If your church has ever considered starting its own Christian school, this essential eBook - Your Christian School: An Essential Guide to Financial Stability and Future Growth - is a must-read. Inside, you'll find extensive practical information about capital campaigns, planning studies, common fundraising mistakes (and how to avoid them), building an effective board, winning grant money, and much more. 
This important eBook is presented by RSI, stewardship and fundraising experts assisting churches and church-related organizations not only meet their financial goals, but enjoy profound spiritual growth along the way. 

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April 2007 - Software As Stewardship
Managing People & Place -- Made Easy
How To:
Avoid Common
Selection Mistakes
Know Your Options
Get the Best CMS for Your Needs

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January 2007 - GuideOne's Guide to Church Insurance and Risk Management

GuideOne Insurance, a leader in church insurance and risk management, is proud to present GuideOne's Guide to Church Insurance and Risk Management. This brand-new eBook will feature a variety of information on risk management procedures and insurance risks that today's church leaders need to know. With lists such as "Ten Steps to a Safer Church," and information on the importance of background checks, keeping children safe, and setting up a church safety and security team, this FREE eBook book will help you better protect your church and its members. 

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As a church leader, your focus is on shepherding people and effectively using all the resources in your church -- including finances -- for kingdom impact. Your top priority, though, is people. The right banking and banking-related resources make your ministry more effective.
That's what this information-packed eBook, presented by Evangelical Christian Credit Union, is all about. 
Inside, you'll find chapters loaded with articles on laying a strong financial foundation, pursuing financial integrity and financing for growth.

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Our Church Bus Buyer's Guide, sponsored by ChurchBus.com, offers simple tips for choosing the right vehicle, a showcase of vehicles that meet a church's unique needs, and compelling reasons to ditch your van and get a bus instead (and, of course, advice about what to do with that van once you've made the decision to switch). Plus, we've thrown in a Q&A session of the most-asked questions by first-time bus buyers.

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Learn by example! Our church design handbook details how leaders of churches of all sizes and denominations across the country turned their architectural dreams into reality. You'll feel your creativity soar as you "tour" these unique, awe-inspiring projects. From a "little white church," to a congregation radiating contemporary elegance, to a state-of-the-art sanctuary -- and beyond! -- you're bound to get some great ideas for your new-build or renovation.

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May 2006 - Maximize Your Ministry with our FREE Audiovisual Handbook!

As a church leader, technology probably isn't the first thing on your mind -- but maybe it should be.

With the right audio, lighting, and video tools, you can retain your worshippers' attention, make seekers feel at home, and -- most importantly -- ensure everyone in the sanctuary hears (and sees) the Word. What could be more important than that?

That's why we've created our FREE Audiovisual Handbook filled with informative, get-started articles, as well as more advanced advice. 

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April 2006 - Staff Management Handbook

Effective interviewing. Personal-business pushers. Unhappy staff members. Less-than-ideal volunteers. The gray areas of giving and receiving gifts.

All these are hot-button topics for every church leader, but information on how to deal with them in a uniquely Christian way has been difficult to find -- until now.

Our Staff Management Handbook is a collection of helpful, relevant articles by respected long-time Church Business Staff Management columnist Ken Godevenos of Accord Resolution Services.

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