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Handling Difficult Financial Conversations with a Congregation

Handling Difficult Financial Conversations with a Congregation

8 min 16 s

Rev. Dr. Laura Barnes

  • What their financial documents reveal about the condition of the congregation – what to look for
  • Here’s when and how I ask for their financial documents and what I do with them
  • What if I don’t have any financial training? Should I just leave all that to others?

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Discerning a Good Fit for Your Next Interim Position – If it Seems Too Good…

Discerning a Good Fit for Your Next Interim Position – If it Seems Too Good…

8 min 49 s

Rev. Dr. Laura Barnes

  • Reasons I might say No to an interim job offer (I’m so glad I did my homework)
    • A head-based No
    • A heart-based No

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My WHY for Interim Ministry & Thoughts for Those Thinking of Entering Interim Ministry

My WHY for Interim Ministry & Thoughts for Those Thinking of Entering Interim Ministry

7 min 11 s

Rev. Dr. Laura Barnes

  • If I’m encouraging churches not to be stuck, I too need not to be stuck
  • Changing venues has helped me to let go of things in my own life – in a healthy way

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Getting Started: My Priorities and Activities for the First Few Weeks and Months

Getting Started: My Priorities and Activities for the First Few Weeks and Months

12 min 26 s

Rev. Dr. Laura Barnes

  • Creating a Covenant of Agreement with the staff
  • Why I make a point of spending time with the top financial donors
  • How I use my perceived objectivity as an outsider to advantage

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