BEC attacks are one of the fastest growing cyber crimes and have cost some organizations millions of dollars. So, it’s important that staff at your church know how these attacks work and how they can be prevented. The BEC stands for Business Email Compromise. In this type of cyber attack, a cyber criminal gets a… ⪼ Continue Reading…
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Free Photos – Finding Them for Your Church Website
Free photos are not that hard to find, and they can really give your church website a refreshing lift. Research shows including visual content (e.g. photos, graphics, and videos) on your church’s website and social media pages is more effective than text alone. Visuals attract more people, increase sharing, and communicate your message in a… ⪼ Continue Reading…
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Stranger Danger is the outdated idea that the majority of perpetrators are creepers who are lurking in windowless vans, waiting to kidnap children. The sad truth is that most victims know their abusers. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, only ten percent of kids who are abused do not know their perpetrator. Child abuse… ⪼ Continue Reading…
7 Ways to Survive the Holidays and Still Give Thanks
The holiday season is a sacred time for devotion and celebrations, but it can also be a very hectic and stressful time of year. This is especially true for church leaders and volunteers. In addition to family get-togethers, shopping, and baking, you also have to meet all the extra demands at the church! For some… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Church Small Groups and New Visitors
I’m reminded of a blog entry by Seth Godin where he talks about two different organizational models. He discusses for-profit industries, but the organizational concepts are the same for any organization. One model is the easy and straight forward where you get paid for your creation or service. The other model, which Seth goes into… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Did you know that IconCMO has published 2 eBooks
Icon systems has published three eBooks for churches that are available to download from our resource page. This e-book was designed to help staff and volunteers understand the importance of recording donations of various different types (eg. non-cash vs. cash). Understanding the various methods of giving can help a church generate income when financial times… ⪼ Continue Reading…