Episodes
Wednesday May 01, 2019
How Much is Enough | Scott Rodin
Wednesday May 01, 2019
Wednesday May 01, 2019
What does it mean to have enough? Scott Rodin dives into how boards need to be the temporary stewards, how ministries get caught up in growth, and being content with what God has provided your Ministry! Today’s social media culture produces a lot of comparison and discontentment, and that even applies to Christ-Centered Ministries.
Friday Apr 05, 2019
Avoiding Fraud in Your Ministry
Friday Apr 05, 2019
Friday Apr 05, 2019
Keeping honest people honest, is it as simple as that? Fraud comes from places and people you may least expect. Is your ministry organized to enhance fraud prevention? Get the best practices on how your ministry can enhance its fraud prevention today!
Friday Mar 15, 2019
Major Trends on Giving
Friday Mar 15, 2019
Friday Mar 15, 2019
On average, charitable giving has trended up in recent years, but not for all sizes of organization. We hear how ministries and churches are managing their reserves more carefully for future swings. Also, Warren Bird shares his big takeaways from all the data he’s researched!
ECFA has been conducting in State of Giving Survey and compiling the data for you! Please dive into this helpful report.
www.ecfa.org/stateofgiving
Monday Feb 04, 2019
Lessons for the Nonprofit Boardroom | Dan Busby & John Pearson
Monday Feb 04, 2019
Monday Feb 04, 2019
The goal is to help boards improve their governance and go on to increase the effectiveness of their ministries. From the unique perspective of Christ-centered nonprofit boardroom experiences, Dan Busby and John Pearson share the lessons they have learned.
Monday Jan 07, 2019
A VIP First Look for 2019
Monday Jan 07, 2019
Monday Jan 07, 2019
What’s in store for ministries in 2019? News, insights, trends, and brand new resources for ECFA members, we’re excited to give you a VIP first look at what’s to come! Here at ECFA, 2019 is the year of Excellence and Governance. Tune in for an exclusive sneak peek at the fresh resources, books, and events coming your way. Whatever milestones or goals 2019 holds for you and your ministry, we are here to help!
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
Annual Planning, Starting and Ending the Year Strong!
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
It’s that time of year again and if you have questions, here are the answers. Drop in for a refresher on all those year-end quirks and to-do list items.
Monday Oct 01, 2018
Has your Ministry Considered changing its Benefits Strategy? | Monty Kelso
Monday Oct 01, 2018
Monday Oct 01, 2018
When it comes to benefits, the return to the ministry can be significant if they are properly leveraged. Recruiting and retaining quality people relies on a clear benefits strategy. Join in for a thorough discussion of the role benefits play in the greater mission of your ministry.
Tuesday Sep 04, 2018
Make Budgeting More than a Checklist, Make it Spiritual
Tuesday Sep 04, 2018
Tuesday Sep 04, 2018
Live by faith while planning ahead. A thoughtfully prepared budget will save you time by making decisions upfront. Join ECFA’s Vonna Laue and John Van Drunen for tips on how to get there.
You wouldn’t set out on a cross-country trip without a detailed roadmap and itinerary.
A thoughtfully and prayerfully prepared budget will get your ministry where it needs to go.
Does your budget function as a tool or as a weapon? Before the first amount is set, infuse your budget-setting process with prayer and spiritual discernment.
Tuesday Sep 04, 2018
Leading from a Heart of Service | Dan Busby
Tuesday Sep 04, 2018
Tuesday Sep 04, 2018
You’ve heard the adage of servant leadership, and perhaps someone comes to mind when you think of the concept.
Hear from our President, Dan Busby, about his lifetime of service and how God is using those experiences to accomplish His purpose at ECFA.
Friday Aug 03, 2018
Friday Aug 03, 2018
Before that first call for donations, be sure that you are in the clear. This run-down of requirements will prepare your ministry for proper charitable solicitation.