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What is a Transitional Pastor?

What is a Transitional Pastor?...

Posted by Kelly in Consulting on 04 27th, 2010 | No Comments
A Transitional Pastor is similar to an Interim Pastor role.  The role of the interim pastor is often viewed simply as someone who will preach between times when a church is without a Pastor.  He may, at times, also help or advise the...
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Low Key Inreach Campaign to Boost Attendance

Low Key Inreach Campaign to Boost A...

Posted by Kelly in Consulting, Weekly Ministry Tip, church growth on 01 20th, 2010 | No Comments
All Pastors and Staff members, as well as committed lay people understand the slumps that often come at different times of the church year.  In different parts of the country, that time for an attendance slump may be different, usually...
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Need a Minister of Education Short Term

Need a Minister of Education Shor...

Posted by Kelly in Consulting, Uncategorized on 12 15th, 2009 | 1 Comment
One of the most crucial positions for church growthand health is the Minister of Education.  Some churches call it the Minister of Education and Outreach or Minister of Education and Discipleship.  As you can tell by the titles there is...
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Website Help for Pastors and Staff

Website Help for Pastors and Staff...

Posted by Kelly in Consulting, Website Development on 11 24th, 2009 | 1 Comment
If you are looking for a new church staff position, hva topic you are passionate about, or even for your church or family, you may find it helpful or necessary to create a website. You need an online presence today.  It is your...
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Dealing With Slight Attendance Decline

Dealing With Slight Attendance Decl...

Posted by Kelly in Consulting, church growth on 11 24th, 2009 | No Comments
Issue:  Church has had great growth, but in the past two years the attendance has slowed and in the past year actually decreased slightly.  The Pastor was on sabbatical over the summer and during the next fall, the attendance actually...
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Is This a Good Time To Do a Capital Campaign?

Is This a Good Time To Do a Capital...

Posted by Kelly in Consulting, capital campaigns on 11 24th, 2009 | No Comments
Question from Pastor’s group:  My Pastor and I are currently in discussion about starting one in the spring of next year. Based upon our research in spite of the economic climate its a great time to do a campaign. Here are my...
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Sound Effects in Preaching | Part 2

Sound Effects in Preaching | Part 2...

Posted by Kelly in Consulting on 11 9th, 2009 | 2 Comments
Sound Effects in Preaching Expert Author Status at EzineArticles.com   Part 2 If you have children, you have probably used a sound effects story book.  These types of children’s books use words, pictures, and sounds to tell the...
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Sound Effects in Preaching | Read More Comic Books

Sound Effects in Preaching | Read M...

Posted by Kelly in Consulting, Featured Articles on 11 5th, 2009 | 2 Comments
Sound Effects in Preaching    Part 1 Great storytellers are often great at using sound effects to illustrate the events of their story.  This is a subject that is often overlooked in our preaching and presenting classes.  Even...
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Create Momentum for Church Growth

Create Momentum for Church Growth...

Posted by Kelly in Consulting, Featured Articles, church growth on 10 21st, 2009 | No Comments
Momentum is mysterious. Momentum is powerful. Momentum is an ally. Momentum is lost quickly and easily. Momentum can be created. It is called “The Big Mo” and is sought by every athlete, every coach, every business leader, and...
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Start Your Sermon Like A Rhino!

Start Your Sermon Like A Rhino!...

Posted by Kelly in Consulting, Featured Articles on 10 20th, 2009 | No Comments
   Would a Charging Rhino Have Your Full Attention!? OK.  We all know there are three parts to every sermon, message, or speech:  the beginning, the middle, and the end.  All three are important, but if you don’t grab the...
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