Posts by RocketAdmin
Why “Somebody Should Raise Money” Means Nobody Will
When natural disasters strike, I get a lot of messages. People text me, tweet me, Facebook me, email me, etc. At some point in the message or conversation, I inevitably read this phrase: “Somebody should raise money for these people in need.” Honestly, I think most people are hoping that I’ll raise the money. And…
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The Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right Fundraising Formula
In the 1990s there was a popular Nintendo game called Contra that I played constantly. Even as I type this, nostalgia is overwhelming me. Man, I loved that game. And yet, at the same time, I hated it. Because I couldn’t conquer it. Then one day, I learned something. Something life-changing. Earth-shattering. History-making. Something that…
Read More5 Steps To Getting Ahead On Year-End Giving
The #1 issue that every church, big or small, has to address with accuracy, sensitivity and timeliness. In our culture, we live in a “wait until I have to do it” mentality. That’s the same way you should view your givers. However, there are some things you can do to make sure giving isn’t TOO…
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Guide to Fundraising: Excuses Are Lies That Keep Us Broke
Over the years as I developed this guide to fundraising, I’ve talked with people who have had a dream they wanted to fund. There are some excuses that I have heard, and continue to hear, more than others about why they can’t reach their fundraising goals. Here are a few of the most common: I…
Read MoreRocketCast 007: Grow Church Through Social Media
We spent some time chatting with Justin Wise, founder of Think Digital, about the place of today’s social media. In this interview, we discuss: How to grow church through Social Media There are may ways to attract people, increase engagement, and improve giving in your church. During this informative podcast interview, Casey Graham and Justin…
Read MoreA Prayer For Worship Leaders by Leaders of Worship
Worship services are the #1 thing that evangelical churches do every week that impact the most people at the same time. It happens EVERY week. Worship Leaders and Pastors are constantly under pressure to lead in wisdom and truth. So, this prayer is a gift of encouragement to church leaders around the world.
Read MoreRocketCast 006: How To Beat Volunteer Burnout
In the sixth episode of RocketCast, you will hear about the current trends in church volunteerism. You will also receive practical information concerning recruiting and keeping more and better volunteers. Casey Graham interviews Tony Morgan, Chief Strategic Officer and founder of The Unstuck Group. Tony is a consultant, leadership coach, and writer who helps churches…
Read MoreThree Tips For Recruiting Church Leaders
There’s a big difference between a volunteer and a leader. A volunteer in your church will move stuff around. A leader will move stuff forward. Both are important, but leaders will provide exponential growth. A lot of churches struggle with engaging, inspiring and working with volunteers. But we’re even worse when it comes to recruiting…
Read MoreWeekly Recap…
Here’s a few articles we thought would be helpful to you that might have missed this week… “The Anatomy of a Great Message [INFOGRAPHIC]” by The Rocket Company “How Dr. Stanley Prepares to Preach” by The Rocket Company “16 Tips To Becoming A Great Public Speaker” from Brian Dodd On Leadership “The Top 10 Leadership Posts I…
Read MoreHow Dr. Charles Stanley Prepares to Preach
As a pastor, or communicator, it’s easy to neglect the most important component of sermon and message preparation—your own heart. With family obligations, staff meetings, and other commitments competing for your time, you may find yourself trying to find something to say, without having something worth saying. How do you prevent this? Here are some…
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