JANUARY'S FEATURE:

"Shuttle Bus Considerations"

Here are the top 10 things you need to know about buying a used shuttle bus.

"Use CMS to Grow Your Church"

This is a time when across the country more than 60 percent of all churches are experiencing budget shortfalls and stagnant membership growth. In parts of the country, more than 78 percent of churches have budget problems, and in the strongest area of the U.S., 62 percent of churches have the same problem.

"Contributions, the IRS, and Your Software Program"

Contributions may come in to your church from generous donors in many different ways. The church should be aware of the different IRS regulations regarding receiving and reporting gifts.

"Reducing a Church's Exposure to Risk"

As a group, churches are considered high-risk by insurance companies, and it is reflected in their soaring premiums. There are sound reasons for the disparity in insurance costs. Collectively, churches are easy targets for internal and external theft. There is open access to computers, copiers, and media devices. Sound and A/V equipment is often high-end and extremely expensive. Musicians leave their various instruments at the church unsecured and unattended.

"What You See Is What You Get"

The majority of worship services across our country are projecting lyrics on a screen. Whether by PowerPoint or Lyric-Based Software Programs, we've come a long way since the days of the overhead, hymnal and scroll. I remember replacing those damaged transparencies and markers weekly. Some may remember being damaged by working in a transparency shop! But, like the days of old, you may not be surprised of what hasn't changed: human error.