"This exploratory study uses the Design Thinking framework and starts by mapping elements related to church growth from different works of literature and local successful churches’ experiences. Using this list of elements, a survey was designed to provide an overview of the existing internal resou
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rces (including the availability of time, talents, etc.) and willingness for change within Mountainside Lutheran Church. Using this mapping, a list of projects was then proposed to enable Mountainside Lutheran Church to implement with the aim of producing future growth. These findings were also presented to the Parish Council, and Elders group using the Design Thinking framework. Several ministry focus areas were found including: 1. The youth group ministry as the focus to change the church’s worship experience. 2. The need to reactivate cell groups and welcoming team to enhance support to families, couples and newcomers. 3. A focus on online ministry to strengthen spiritual support to members and outreach to new generations and different ethnic groups. 4. The development of new creative community services, including childcare and other language classes. 5. The organisation of more fellowship events for friendship among new immigrants. From here it is suggested that actions should be formulated with the help of the Congregation Life Committee of the church. With the implementation of Design Thinking and the development of continual Design Thinking skills within the church, it is expected that reviews and improvement will help these projects." (Abstract)
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"In this book we are looking at leadership change and sustainability of the Catholic Church’s media projects in Eastern Africa from the business management perspective. As a matter of fact, we must appreciate how much the Catholic Church has demonstrated entrepreneurial leadership through her medi
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a projects. However, we do not limit ourselves to the media: this study argues that the Catholic Church in Eastern Africa has many projects which are entrepreneurial in nature, and they too must be appreciated and taken on board as we continue with the discussion. Basically, this book is a blend of ideas categorized in two main parts as follows. Part 1 is enriched by data from qualitative research which was conducted in the region in 2014 through the National Communications Departments of the Bishop’s conferences in the AMECEA region [...] Part 2 is an analysis of a pool of academic literature on the subject. As it is normally done with any literature review, here we attempt to draw more insights from scholars’ findings and recommendations so that we too may be better informed for our practice now and for the future. As such, the second part of the book dwells on the same issues but with a scientific eye on business management. In fact, chapters in this part are dedicated to looking at current trends in business management and entrepreneurship, appreciating what scholars have found out in the business world and what they are giving as recommendations for future sustainability of projects that are entrepreneurial in nature." (Summary of the book, pages 9-11)
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"The Katolícke noviny weekly derives five to ten times more income from advertising than Rádio Lumen, and the radio station derives three to ten times more income from advertising than TV LUX. Katolícke noviny are self-supporting, and so the publisher is not pressed for increasing advertising inc
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ome. On the other hand, both Rádio Lumen and TV LUX grapple with the finances and more advertising income would definitely help them. Rádio Lumen considers its advertising income adequate to market opportunities given the nature of the radio station and listeners’ profile." (Conclusion)
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"The Religious Broadcast Management Handbook is a comprehensive sourcebook of practical information about radio and television broadcasting. Christian broadcasters need to know everything secular professionals in the same field need to know—and more. This book covers everything from buying air tim
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e to station ownership, from progamming to engineering." (Back cover)
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