Author: jill

Human resources are our greatest asset in the church. As we consider employee compensation in the church setting, there are several things to be mindful of, as we strive to pay the employee for a job well done and to also protect the church and the employee from potential issues. Salary benchmarking is helpful to

Before posting signage at your church, it is important to identify the overall objective your ministry seeks to accomplish. If the purpose of the sign is to shift liability away from the church, simply posting private property signs may not achieve the objective. Instead, consult with an attorney to determine if it would be more

As churches continue to adapt to modern worship needs and outreach possibilities, staging solutions have evolved to accommodate design and structural flexibility, technology integration, and aesthetic harmony within sacred spaces. Whether a congregation is upgrading an existing static platform or investing in a new dynamic stage solution, key trends in church staging prioritize maximizing space

The parable of the talents in Matthew 25 teaches the importance of stewardship in the Christian life, as well as the responsibility to maximize the gifts entrusted to us. Believers are also called to be in this world but not of it (John 17). As a faith-based institutional investor, these two mandates led us to

Creating a space that serves both a congregation and the wider community is no small feat. Lakeland Community Church in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, partnered with Catalyst Construction to bring this vision to life, resulting in Lakeland Park—an indoor play area that has welcomed over 100,000 visitors in just two years. This project exemplifies how strategic

  With three decades of experience as a former church worship director and Christian music artist, I’ve had a front-row seat to the way technology can amplify the worship experience. From leading worship services to working behind the scenes, I’ve witnessed the impact that thoughtful integration of technology can have on a congregation. Yet, despite

  Pleasant Valley Community Church (PVCC) in Owensboro, Kentucky, started in an old warehouse in 2006 with a small group of 20 believers who stepped out with enormous faith in the work they believed God was calling them to do. They hired Jamus Edwards to lead this new church. As the people of Pleasant Valley

  As a Kids Pastor and Coach, I’ve seen how impactful a positive check-in experience can be. The best check-ins are simple, engaging, and help families feel at home. When my family first visited our current church, check-in was such a great experience that we decided it was the place for us before we even

  Ah, summer. The days are long, the evenings are warm, and students have more time to linger. Plan now to make the most of the season by building memories and building God’s Kingdom with these five youth group activities. A “Gospelized” Car Wash Summer is the perfect time for this service opportunity. This idea

Paragon 360 was contracted in 2023 by Germantown Baptist in Germantown, Tennessee, for a large-scale, sanctuary and lobby renovation project that would include audio, video and lighting (AVL) systems, custom scenic and architectural elements, custom rigging and acoustical work. Paragon was originally connected with Germantown via Todd Foster at Fulcrum Audio in March of 2022