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Ministry Stories

Embracing Haitian Immigrant Populations in Springfield, Ohio

January 29, 2024 |Peter Burgo

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A 20-Year Dream Fulfilled

August 2, 2024 |Dana Smith

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Insight for Leaders

Building a Value-Driven Culture in Your Church

March 26, 2024 |Orchard Alliance

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A Passion to Plant

March 27, 2024 |Peter Burgo

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Insight for Leaders

Culture Is Key

March 26, 2024 |Orchard Alliance

Project Insights

Planning and Preparing

January 4, 2022 |David Graf

Project Insights

Should a Church Take on Debt for Capital Projects?

January 4, 2022 |David Graf

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Reserving for the Inevitable

January 4, 2022 |David Graf

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Capital Campaigns: Benefits Beyond the Obvious

January 4, 2022 |David Graf

Planned Giving

When can you expect your K-1 tax form?

December 21, 2021 |Orchard Alliance

President’s Corner

Do Immeasurably More at Year End

October 1, 2021 |Lawrence L. McCooey

Insight for Leaders

Will your church or ministry be included in the greatest wealth transfer in modern history?

August 4, 2021 |Lawrence L. McCooey

President’s Corner

The greatest wealth transfer in modern history has begun—How can you make the most of it for your family and God’s Kingdom?

July 15, 2021 |Lawrence L. McCooey

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Inflation: A Concern for All of Us

June 24, 2021 |Lawrence L. McCooey

President’s Corner

Thoughts on General Council 2021

June 15, 2021 |Lawrence L. McCooey

Planned Giving

Avoid Common Beneficiary Designation Mistakes

May 21, 2021 |Guy Burgo

President’s Corner

Are Your Retirement Account Beneficiary Designations Correct?

April 28, 2021 |Lawrence L. McCooey

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