There has been a lot written about corporate culture. But, more recently, it is being addressed at congregational levels.
Ann Ciaccio

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By Ann Ciaccio | Jul 3, 2017 9:00:00 AM
When it comes time to call or hire a church worker, a good job description is the essential tool to enable you to determine the right person for the position.
By Ann Ciaccio | May 18, 2017 12:15:00 PM
In an earlier blog, I spoke about personal silos. Since church workers feed into a congregation’s culture, it is the attitude of the church workers that dictate what the culture of a congregation will be. So, that being said, when addressing congregational silos and how to break out, the congregation church workers’ cannot be operating out of a silo mentality, if the congregation is to move out of silos and the assumption is that the church workers are outside.
By Ann Ciaccio | Apr 6, 2017 9:00:00 AM
When you hear the word “silo” do you think of farming, work environments, or congregations?
For farmers, a silo is used as part of the process in crop storage. It is a sealed environment, keeping bad things out and good things in.
In a work environment or congregation, it can be destructive.
By Ann Ciaccio | Mar 14, 2017 9:00:00 AM
pub·lic re·la·tions
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By Ann Ciaccio | Feb 2, 2017 9:00:00 AM
Utilizing the proper measurements — and checking and rechecking them can benefit us in so many areas of our lives.
By Ann Ciaccio | Jan 5, 2017 9:00:00 AM
Three opportunities presented themselves to me in a relatively short timeframe.
- An international mission trip that connected with unchurch youth
- The decline in youth group participation
- A youth event open to our community
By Ann Ciaccio | Dec 27, 2016 9:00:00 AM
You’ve just hosted a webinar and want to know if you should host additional ones. The fund-raising event just concluded and you would like to know what your sponsors’ impressions were. Your congregation wants to move forward with an expansion of their building. A family ministry wants to determine key aspects of the relationship between parents, schools, and students.
By Ann Ciaccio | Dec 12, 2016 9:00:00 AM
Whether you are speaking of corporate staff or church workers, keeping staff organized and on the same page is critical to the success of your mission.
By Ann Ciaccio | Nov 22, 2016 9:00:00 AM
Why bother, you might ask? Some experts estimate that as much as 75% of business calls end up in voicemail. Voicemail etiquette is key to securing good relationships. And, good voicemail manners create good relationships.