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Faith-Based Movies are Flooding the Theaters this Fall

This past spring, we saw multiple faith-based movies hit the big screen with SAMSON, PAUL, APOSTLE OF CHRIST, GOD’S NOT DEAD: A LIGHT IN DARKNESS, and of course, the Christian independent success I CAN ONLY IMAGINE which grossed $83 million in the domestic box office. This fall could see even more faith-oriented movies! The first […]

10 Reasons People Leave A Church

A recent study by LifeWay Research showed that 15% of church members have considered leaving their church in the past six months. About 1 in 7 church members have considered leaving their church in the past six months. In the future, people will not be driving as far as they do today to attend church. They will […]

What is your Church’s Reputation in the Community?

A recent poll conducted by Lifeway Christian Resources asked the question “What is your church known for in its community?” Three patterns emerged: About one-half of the churches are known for ministries that require the community to come to the church itself. Great preaching. Incredible worship services. A friendly church. Great events at the church. […]

Bank Reconciliation Assistance

This financial news is brought to you by the Alfred Johnson blog. History: More than 20 years ago, I was managing a retail pharmacy which started accepting credit cards. We had a bookkeeper that worked a couple days a week and was paid by the hour. I discovered that she was spending a lot of […]

3 Church Media YouTube Tips

When most people think of social media influence, they think of Facebook. But there’s another site out that’s also getting a lot of notice: YouTube. A church YouTube presence is essential. The Pew Research Center recently released the results of its latest survey on the use of the internet and social media among Americans — […]

THE STATE OF MEDIA IN OUR CULTURE: MOVIEGUIDE CEO TED BAEHR

“He who controls the media, controls culture” – Dr. Ted Baehr Movieguide was founded in 1985 by Dr. Ted Baehr in Atlanta, GA. The organization started as a radio program, then a TV program and finally as a bi-weekly magazine. Now located just outside of Los Angeles, CA, Movieguide’s mission is to redeem the values of […]

Shelby Systems is Closed in Observance of July 4th

The offices of Shelby Systems will be closed today (July 4th) so that our staff may spend time with their families and remember and honor our great nation. Our office will reopen on Wednesday, July 5th at 8:00 AM CST. I Peter 2:16 “Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a […]

HOW TO POST A SERMON ONLINE AND REACH AN AUDIENCE

“How do we reach an audience outside of the sanctuary?” is a very common question posed by those in ministry. One of the most common ways to utilize the Internet is to post weekly sermons online. This gives people an initial way to connect with the ministry. Here are some of the most common ways […]

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