JAN / FEB 2021 | CONTENTS
ON THE COVER 4 LEADING DURING DISRUPTION : 2020
No one was — or could have been — prepared for what was coming with COVID-19 . But , for better or worse , there ’ s no substitute for experience . We asked several church executives who have graced our cover in the past few years to reflect on leading during disruption . Their roles vary , from pastoral leadership , to operations , to facilities management . Accordingly , so do their experiences . But one truth emerges time throughout : opportunity lies in adversity . Featuring Heidi Coughran , Bobby Hart , Matt Kautzky , Dr . Jimmy D . Pritchard , Phil Taylor , Sarah Taylor & Jeff Wilson
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SERIES 10 STOP SEXUAL ABUSE
PEER-TO-PEER CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE RISK
Protecting children from other children
Where child sexual abuse is concerned , peer-to-peer abuse provides the curveball of sexual abuse risk . To recognize and address it properly , a ministry must be watching for it .
By Gregory Love & Kimberlee Norris
14 CHURCH CONSTRUCTION FORECAST : 2021
“… BUT GOD !”
When considering the church facility construction outlook in 2021 and beyond , I believe it boils down to these two words .
By Rodney C . James
15 COVID-ERA CHURCH DESIGN TRENDS THAT ARE LIKELY TO ENDURE
We have walked along the path of uncertainty with many church leaders this year , offering our best counsel on how to move forward with sound stewardship . So , what have we learned from 2020 that we can apply heading into 2021 ?
By Don Mahoney
16 CHURCH FINANCIAL WELLNESS
Managing the added expenses involved with reopening your church
It will be later this year before most of the country is vaccinated against COVID-19 , possibly into the late summer and early fall . In the meantime , we still need to practice protocols that will help keep us safe and healthy .
By Rev . Clifton Morgan
FEATURES
18 WHAT THE SECOND ROUND OF PPP LOANS MEANS FOR CHURCHES — AND HOW TO SECURE FUNDING
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 ( CAA ) includes $ 284 billion dollars for a second round of Paycheck Protection Program ( PPP ) Loans for which churches and nonprofits are eligible to apply through participating banks . Here ' s what you need to know .
By Joe Park
DEPARTMENTS 20 CHURCH TRENDS & STATISTICS
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EDITORIAL ADVISORY PANEL
Stephen Briggs Associate Pastor of Administration First Baptist Church | Hendersonville , NC
Denise Craig Executive Pastor Abba ’ s House | Hixson , TN
Mike Klockenbrink Chief of Staff Lakeside Church | Folsom , CA
Dan Mikes Senior Relationship Mgr ., Faith Based Banking Division Cass Commercial Bank | Des Peres , MO
John C . Mrazek III Executive Pastor Pathways Church | Denver , CO
Sam S . Rainer III Senior Pastor West Bradenton Baptist Church | Bradenton , FL
Mark Simmons Business Manager Christ Community Church | Milpitas , CA
Eric Spacek Senior Manager GuideOne Insurance | West Des Moines , IA
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