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th e c e inte rview By Rez Gopez-Sindac
For the first 35 years of his life, Sutton Turner worshiped many things — toys, money, cars, career, real estate. But in 2005, this successful entrepreneur and Harvard Business School-educated CEO realized that despite his material possessions, he was dead on the inside. He needed God to revive his life. Turner now serves as the executive pastor and one of three executive elders of what he says is a “fast-growing and financially poor church” — Mars Hill Church in Seattle. He shares some of the “crazy” things God is doing at the church, his passion for mentoring first-generation Christian leaders like himself, and why people see him as a “Joseph” to Mars Hill.
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Accessibility: Part 1 26 14 Church Hearing & Sound
Church management software (ChMS) — “outside the box”
An assistive listening system engages members with hearing loss, keeps parents in the loop in the event of a quick exit, and even breaks down language barriers.
To obtain unique perspectives on your church’s health and engagement, you’ve got to view church management software data a little differently.
By RaeAnn Slaybaugh
By RaeAnn Slaybaugh
Responsible Financial 22 Stewardship
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New normal realities: a live roundtable
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Making the case for design-build
New normal realities: a live roundtable
depa rtmen t s Editor’s Notes......................7 Financial Solutions......... 11
Church financing, fundraising & compensation/benefits (part 1) Our expert panelists outline the pre- and post-recession climates in their areas of expertise, as well as the struggling economy’s effects on church leaders’ and staff members’ compensation and benefits.
By Dan Mikes
Human Resources..............13 By Michael Sankary
Risk management priorities & challenges (part 1) Church Executive and Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and its Religious Practice leader, Peter Persuitti, recently hosted an in-depth roundtable discussion to deep dive on church leaders’ top-of-mind risk management and insurance concerns.
When architecture and construction experts describe the design-build process, the word “collaborative” comes up a lot. That’s for a reason.
Technology Solutions....34 By Kelly Meeneghan
Marketplace.......................50
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