TJC Blog
In Gratitude for Leaders and Volunteers
It’s that time! The program year is upon us and it will take dedicated leaders and volunteers to make it all happen....
Hospitality/Welcome
I recently had the opportunity to travel for several days, going through five states, and staying in a few different...
What’s your church’s/nonprofit’s money story?
Now that we have passed the midpoint of the year, it’s a good time to examine your financial health. For many congregations...
Happy 4th of July!
Wishing you a Happy 4th of July!! John V. Clark, President/Partner The James Company (815) 353-8997 Email:...
Summertime . . . Pausing to Reflect on Stewardship
Whenever I have conversations with others regarding Stewardship, I like to ask them what words come to mind when they hear...
Simplicity
To one degree or another, we are all face complexities that oftentimes leave us feeling overwhelmed and uncertain. We seem...
How do we discern the future, what does visioning look like?
“Where there is no vision, the people perish…” Proverbs 29:18 I recently attended a church conference where the theme...
Summertime is Right Around the Corner!
I don’t know about you... but I am ready for summer! It's early May, and summertime is right around the corner. For many of...
Webinar for Private/Independent School Stakeholders
Are you a stakeholder in a private/independent school? Does your congregation operate a school? The James Company is...
The 7 Deadly Sins of Capital Campaigns – #7 Pride
Capital Campaign Deadly sin #7: Pride The 7th and final deadly sin of capital campaigns is Pride. “If you think it is...
An Easter Wish for Peace, Hope, and Joy!
Easter Wish for Peace, Hope, and Joy! John V. Clark, President/Partner The James Company (815) 353-8997 Email:...
The 7 Deadly Sins of Capital Campaigns – #6 Sloth
Campaign Deadly sin #6: Sloth Capital Campaign deadly sin #6 is Sloth. “Capital Campaigns fail not because they run out of...