Volume 6 - Number 1
Winter 2005 |
Front & Center
The Board Chairman's Role
By Tom Lothamer
Without a good chairman of the board, a PCC cannot reach its full potential. Here's a list of responsibilities of the chairman.
Please Stay!
By Judith Hayes
Clients are not always easy to deal with, but they come to us at difficult times in their lives. Loving them isn't always easy, but it is always necessary in order to win them.
You Planted the Seed
By Elaine Miller
The person who plants the seed very often is not around for the harvest, but the sower is just as essential as the harvester. Rejoice when another harvests the fruit from the seeds you planted. God has given the increase.
Counseling HIV-Serodiscordant Couples
By Jerry Thacker
One spouse has HIV; the other does not. The HIV-serodiscordant couple has unique problems. Fortunately, the future is brighter than it has been.
Caring Spiritually for Male Volunteers
By Jim Pye
Male volunteers have spiritual needs. Ministering to them will help them minister to male clients. Don't miss this opportunity to build up your center's volunteers.
The Pro-Life Pulpit
By Lynne M. Thompson
Many pastors are concerned that they might "cross the line" by taking a stand on issues such as abortion that are both moral and political. You can help your local pastors by providing useful information and helping implement legitimate activities.
Biblical Family Formation
By David O'Leary
Demonstrating the grace of God in all things is the key to building a strong Christian family. Not everything goes the way we might like, but there is always a right way to respond—and the kids are watching.
Big Rock Fundraising
By Ron Haas
You probably have "big rock donors," but you might not know it, or you might not know who they are. To be truly successful at fundraising, you need to cultivate the big rocks as you would orchids.
At the Rural Center
By Dinah Monahan
The Community Reinvestment Act of 1976 requires certain financial institutions to make funds available that will help their local communities. Your local bank might need to invest in a cause like yours.
HOPE Baby Dedications Reach Clients' Families
By Pam Richards
Here's an event that is just about guaranteed to give many golden opportunities to reach clients' family members with the Gospel.
Marketing 101
By Jerry Thacker
Imprinted specialty items are inexpensive and are good advertising.
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