Church Leadership Articles
Nonprofit Security Grant Program: Frequently Asked Questions for Churches
The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), administered by FEMA and funded through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is a critical resource for nonprofit organizations, including churches, to address their security needs. As security threats become a...
Nonprofit Security Grant Program: Urban vs. State Funding Streams and How Churches Can Benefit
The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and administered by FEMA, is a federal initiative designed to help nonprofit organizations, including churches, enhance their security. With growing security...
Nonprofit Security Grant Program: How It Works and How It Can Help Churches
The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), managed by FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is a valuable federal initiative designed to assist nonprofit organizations, including churches and other faith-based groups, in addressing security risks. In...
Nonprofit Security Grant Program Allowable Costs: What Churches Can Get
In today’s security landscape, churches and other places of worship face unique risks. The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), administered by FEMA under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is designed to help at-risk nonprofits, including churches,...
Nonprofit Security Grant Program Funding: A Vital Resource for Church Security
In today’s world, churches and other faith-based organizations face a unique set of security risks. From incidents of vandalism and theft to the devastating potential of targeted attacks, these facilities require specialized protection to keep congregants safe and...
Nonprofit Security Grant Program Eligibility and Application Requirements
The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is an essential resource for nonprofits at risk of terrorist or extremist attacks, helping them secure federal funding for facility upgrades, security training, and cybersecurity enhancements. Administered by the U.S....
Overview of the Nonprofit Security Grant Program: Protecting Churches and Faith-Based Communities
In recent years, incidents of violence and security threats against faith-based organizations have become an increasing concern. In response, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), offers the Nonprofit...
How the Nonprofit Security Grant Program Can Help Churches Get Up To $200K for Church Security
The Nonprofit Security Grant Program offers a significant opportunity for organizations, including churches, to enhance their security measures by accessing federal grant funding. For eligible participants, there's the potential to receive up to $200,000 for each...
4 Types of Training Content for Church Volunteers
As church leaders, it's crucial that we continuously train our volunteers throughout the year. We often face the challenge of deciding what to focus on during these training sessions. The range of possible topics is vast—covering everything from the church's vision...
5 Ways to Train Church Volunteers
When we think about volunteer training in churches or ministries, many of us remember the traditional method where everyone gathers at a scheduled time for a specific event. I recall such events from my own experience growing up, where we might spend an hour or two...
4 Keys to Boost Attendance at Big Volunteer Trainings
As church leaders, one of the most daunting challenges we often face is organizing volunteer training events only to see a fraction of volunteers attend. It can be quite disheartening to prepare and have fewer than expected show up. I remember attending a...
A Simple Church Volunteer Apprenticeship Plan
As ministry leaders, we know how important it is to train and equip our volunteers well. One of the most effective strategies we have found is apprenticing. Whether it's a formal or informal process, having experienced leaders guide and teach new volunteers can make a...
6 Must Haves for Every Church Volunteer Training
Training church volunteers effectively is essential, no matter whether it's a short huddle, a monthly meeting, or a grand annual event. Our approach ensures that every session is engaging and rewarding for participants. Taking advantage of every opportunity is crucial...
10 Ideas for Training & Inspiring Volunteers
Today, we're diving into effective ways to train and inspire volunteers within our ministry. Over the years, many of us have collected various ideas from diverse sources, like blogs and sermons, to help us in these endeavors. It's crucial to be intentional and...
How to Train Church Volunteers Weekly
When it comes to leading volunteers, one of the biggest opportunities we can miss is the chance to train them regularly. Many of us might think about volunteer training as something that happens once or twice a year, perhaps reminiscent of how we were trained in our...
A Monthly Training Focus For Your Ministry Volunteers
As leaders in ministry, we recognize the importance of investing in our volunteers beyond the routine tasks of their service. We believe in the value of having a regular focus area for training – a monthly theme that helps volunteers grasp the larger vision and...
A Year-Long Strategy for Training Volunteers in Your Church
As church leaders, one of our primary responsibilities is to train and equip volunteers to effectively serve in ministry. However, relying solely on occasional training events is not sufficient. A more effective approach is to develop a year-long strategy that ensures...
Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer #4: Volunteer Coaches
Recruiting volunteers is a challenge faced by many churches. However, one key factor that significantly impacts volunteer recruitment is the structure of the teams within a ministry. In his book "Stretch," mentor Jim Weidman introduces the concept of a maintenance...
Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer #3: Culture
Recruiting volunteers is a crucial aspect of running a successful church or ministry. While we often focus on direct factors that impact volunteer recruitment, we often overlook the indirect factors that play a significant role. One such factor is the culture or...
Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer #2: Prospects
Recruiting volunteers is a crucial aspect of running a successful church or ministry. While there are numerous factors that influence volunteer recruitment, one stands out as the most important: prospects. Prospects refer to individuals who have the potential to serve...
Volunteer Recruiting Game Changer #1: Time
Recruiting volunteers is a crucial task for any organization or ministry, but it can often be challenging to achieve desired results. While there are numerous factors that affect volunteer recruitment, some aspects are within our control and can have a significant...
Webinar: 21 BIG Ideas for Finding & Leading Volunteers
free replay available now21 New ideas that you can use in your volunteer strategy NOWJim Wideman currently serves as the Executive Operations Pastor at The Belonging church in Nashville, TN, after leading the charge for children's and family ministry as we know it...
Webinar: Your Ministry BOXED
Webinar Replay Details Webinar: Your Ministry: BOXED Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 has been a year of ministry innovation like nothing we've seen in our lifetimes! The spring and summer have consisted of creative video distribution, zoom calls, drive-throughs,...
Webinar: A New Family Retention Plan
Webinar Replay Details Webinar: A New Family Retention Plan In this webinar, we talked about how you can create a comprehensive plan to retain MORE of the new families that attend your church, whether online or in person. During this time with COVID-19, two things we...