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Issue 88 of Administration Matters<\/h2>\n

Protect your church\u2019s operating reserve<\/strong><\/p>\n

A well-designed contingency plan for a congregation maintains an operating reserve to cover the church\u2019s expenses for at least four months should it experience difficulties and its income be drastically reduced. >More<\/a><\/p>\n

Know when to retain or discard synod or congregational records<\/strong><\/p>\n

Congregations and synods must know which records and information they should keep and which can be removed. Some records need to be maintained permanently; others can be discarded periodically. >More for Synods<\/a>. >More for Congregations.<\/a><\/p>\n

Church building redesigned with MIF loan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Zumbro Lutheran Church in Rochester, Minn., had a \u201cstrong desire to redesign its space to be welcoming, leaning into downtown,\u201d recalls the congregation\u2019s directing pastor, the Rev. Rob Zahn. The Mission Investment Fund<\/a>, a financial ministry of the ELCA, provided a loan for a redesigned sanctuary \u2014 with a stunning new cross and baptismal font \u2014 that is flexible enough to serve multiple purposes. New office space supports the work of several ministry partners operating in Rochester.<\/p>\n

Why feedback matters<\/strong><\/p>\n

Critique, one might say, is critical to growth, particularly for those in ministry. \u201cCritique is a key component of our staff culture,\u201d writes one pastor on the Lifeway Research<\/a> website. When you ask for feedback, you show that you are not only teachable and open to improvement but also humble, something Colossians 3:12 encourages us to be.<\/p>\n

Portico Benefit Services recognizes the importance of active listening. Its new feedback platform, Portico Voices, was created to gather feedback from plan members and sponsoring employers so that it might improve its products and services. If you receive an email inviting you to join UserTesting.com<\/a>, and become part of the Portico Voices community, please consider signing up!<\/p>\n

Five ways to keep your building secure<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every organization would like to believe its facility is safe from crime, but plenty of details can get overlooked when you develop a security plan for your building. There are many elements to crime prevention, but we have developed a list of steps to keep your building secure. >More<\/a><\/p>\n

10 points to cover in volunteer orientation<\/strong><\/p>\n

The beauty of a church community is the abundance of committed people with a passion for helping the church achieve its\u202fvision and mission. Volunteers drive the church by donating the hours required to ensure that everything gets done. Many people use the volunteer experience to get to know other church community members. Creating a well-run\u202fprogram ensures a great experience for those volunteers, and a\u202fstructured orientation process prepares them for their new responsibilities. >More<\/a><\/p>\n

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