American River Bank http://americanriverbank.podbean.com Welcome to the American River Bank, Bank of Amador & North Coast Bank Podcast Library: download, listen, comment Fri, 01 May 2009 22:33:52 +0000 http://podbean.com/?v=3.2 en © 2003-2009 Business 1440 bank,business,finances,sacramento,amador,sonoma,churches Welcome to the American River Bank, Bank of Amador & North Coast Bank Podcast Library: download, listen, comment dwalery@amrb.com No No http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/mf/web/yzabcq/LOGObox5.jpg American River Bank http://americanriverbank.podbean.com 144 144 Don’t Just Survive, Thrive! http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2009/05/01/dont-just-survive-thrive/ http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2009/05/01/dont-just-survive-thrive/#comments Fri, 01 May 2009 21:10:13 +0000 americanriverbank Business Strategies http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2009/05/01/dont-just-survive-thrive/ This audio recording is from the April 2009 seminar entitled Growing Your Business in a Recession: How to Thrive in a Challenging Economy and focuses on giving business owners practical advice on:

  • Redefine business as usual
  • Identify opportunities for business growth
  • Uncover new marketing strategies
  • Leverage the Internet
  • Position your company as a leader today and in the future

Business owners have two choices - get caught up in the doom and gloom or Reject the Recession and view the sluggish economy as an opportunity.

This audio seminar is hosted by Stephanie Chandler, a small business marketing expert and author of several business and marketing books. She is also the founder and CEO of www.AuthorityPublishing.com, a custom book publishing service specializing in business, self-help and non-fiction books.

]]> http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2009/05/01/dont-just-survive-thrive/feed/ This audio recording is from the April 2009 seminar entitled Growing Your Business in a Recession: How to Thrive in a Challenging Economy and focuses on giving ... This audio recording is from the April 2009 seminar entitled Growing Your Business in a Recession: How to Thrive in a Challenging Economy and focuses on giving business owners practical advice on: Redefine business as usual Identify opportunities for business growth Uncover new marketing strategies Leverage the Internet Position your company as a leader today and in the future Business owners have two choices - get caught up in the doom and gloom or Reject the Recession and view the sluggish economy as an opportunity. This audio seminar is hosted by Stephanie Chandler, a small business marketing expert and author of several business and marketing books. She is also the founder and CEO of www.AuthorityPublishing.com, a custom book publishing service specializing in business, self-help and non-fiction books. american river bank, advice, small business, marketing strategies, No No 66:18 How do you build relationships with 2 million people? http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2009/04/14/how-do-you-build-relationships-with-2-million-people/ http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2009/04/14/how-do-you-build-relationships-with-2-million-people/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:24:26 +0000 americanriverbank Mastering Ministry Management http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2009/04/14/how-do-you-build-relationships-with-2-million-people/ How can you build relationships with everyone on your database, even if it contains 1,000, 40,000 or 2 million names?  The answer is you can’t and you don’t need to.  Not everyone in your database is created equal.

This is a preview of the audio recording on Raising Money in Challenging Times, presented by development and fundraising expert Jerry Twombly.  Sponsored by American River Bank.

]]> http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2009/04/14/how-do-you-build-relationships-with-2-million-people/feed/ How can you build relationships with everyone on your database, even if it contains 1,000, 40,000 or 2 million names?  The answer is you can't and ... How can you build relationships with everyone on your database, even if it contains 1,000, 40,000 or 2 million names?  The answer is you can't and you don't need to.  Not everyone in your database is created equal. This is a preview of the audio recording on Raising Money in Challenging Times, presented by development and fundraising expert Jerry Twombly.  Sponsored by American River Bank. american river bank, ministry, church, financial, No No 3:18 How to AID your church in identifying top prospects http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2009/04/14/how-to-aid-your-church-in-identifying-top-prospects/ http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2009/04/14/how-to-aid-your-church-in-identifying-top-prospects/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:23:01 +0000 americanriverbank Mastering Ministry Management http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2009/04/14/how-to-aid-your-church-in-identifying-top-prospects/ Use this simple acronym - Attendance, Involvement and Donation (AID) - to help your church categorize its prospects or donors into four different categories of relevance - A, B, C or D.  

This is a preview of the audio recording on Raising Money in Challenging Times, presented by development and fundraising expert Jerry Twombly.  Sponsored by American River Bank.

]]> http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2009/04/14/how-to-aid-your-church-in-identifying-top-prospects/feed/ Use this simple acronym - Attendance, Involvement and Donation (AID) - to help your church categorize its prospects or donors into four different categories of ... Use this simple acronym - Attendance, Involvement and Donation (AID) - to help your church categorize its prospects or donors into four different categories of relevance - A, B, C or D.   This is a preview of the audio recording on Raising Money in Challenging Times, presented by development and fundraising expert Jerry Twombly.  Sponsored by American River Bank. american river bank, ministry, church, financial, No No 4:10 Refining A-Level Prospects http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2009/04/14/refining-a-level-prospects/ http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2009/04/14/refining-a-level-prospects/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:15:38 +0000 americanriverbank Mastering Ministry Management http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2009/04/14/refining-a-level-prospects/ Refining A-level prospects or donors allows you to really focus your resources on those that are most likely to be responsive to your message. 

This is a preview of the audio recording on Raising Money in Challenging Times, presented by development and fundraising expert Jerry Twombly.  Sponsored by American River Bank.

]]> http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2009/04/14/refining-a-level-prospects/feed/ Refining A-level prospects or donors allows you to really focus your resources on those that are most likely to be responsive to your message.  This is ... Refining A-level prospects or donors allows you to really focus your resources on those that are most likely to be responsive to your message.  This is a preview of the audio recording on Raising Money in Challenging Times, presented by development and fundraising expert Jerry Twombly.  Sponsored by American River Bank. american river bank, ministry, church, financial, No No 2:28 Development is Like Falling in Love http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2009/04/14/development-is-like-falling-in-love/ http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2009/04/14/development-is-like-falling-in-love/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:07:20 +0000 americanriverbank Mastering Ministry Management http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2009/04/14/development-is-like-falling-in-love/ Fundraising and development is a lot like dating and falling in love.  So when is the right time to “pop the question” to your prospects?  Increase your chances of a “yes” answer by focusing on A-level prospects. 

This is a preview of the audio recording on Raising Money in Challenging Times, presented by development and fundraising expert Jerry Twombly.  Sponsored by American River Bank.

]]> http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2009/04/14/development-is-like-falling-in-love/feed/ Fundraising and development is a lot like dating and falling in love.  So when is the right time to "pop the question" to your prospects?  ... Fundraising and development is a lot like dating and falling in love.  So when is the right time to "pop the question" to your prospects?  Increase your chances of a "yes" answer by focusing on A-level prospects.  This is a preview of the audio recording on Raising Money in Challenging Times, presented by development and fundraising expert Jerry Twombly.  Sponsored by American River Bank. american river bank, ministry, church, financial, No No 4:55 Power Point Presentation for Raising Money in Challenging Times http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2009/04/14/power-point-presentation-for-raising-money-in-challenging-times/ http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2009/04/14/power-point-presentation-for-raising-money-in-challenging-times/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:00:54 +0000 americanriverbank Mastering Ministry Management http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2009/04/14/power-point-presentation-for-raising-money-in-challenging-times/ Follow the audio recording of Raising Money in Challenging Times with the power point presentation handed out at the actual seminar

]]> http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2009/04/14/power-point-presentation-for-raising-money-in-challenging-times/feed/ Follow the audio recording of Raising Money in Challenging Times with the power point presentation handed out at the actual seminar Follow the audio recording of Raising Money in Challenging Times with the power point presentation handed out at the actual seminar american river bank, ministry, church, financial, No No Raising Money in Challenging Times http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2009/04/14/raising-money-in-challenging-times/ http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2009/04/14/raising-money-in-challenging-times/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:00:34 +0000 americanriverbank Mastering Ministry Management http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2009/04/14/raising-money-in-challenging-times/ Current economic conditions have left many churches, Christian schools and non-profits reeling because of a decline in donations. In January, the Sacramento Bee profiled our region’s churches struggle in the recession. Many churches and Christian schools are being forced to cut back and some are closing. It has become clear that it’s not “business as usual.”

This audio recording is from the March 2009 seminar entitled Raising Money in Challenging Times: Keys to Surviving the Economic Crisis and focuses on the new expectations of donors today and how to meet them; how to communicate about finances with faith and integrity, and not by leading with need.

It’s presented by nationally known ministry funding expert Jerry Twombly, author of the best selling book, Funding Your Vision: New Hope for Non-Profits and sponsored by American River Bank. 

Key Take-Aways:

  • How to build life-long partners for your organization- Raising relationships, not just money
  • How to maximize giving from your database - The realities about tithing and giving levels
  • How to engage new donors - The development of joyful new givers
  • How to encourage greater giving without feeling manipulative - Discovering God in giving
  • How to know precisely what you must do each day to secure your future - Yes, a plan!

Follow along with the companion power point presentation. 

To request a CD of this recording, contact Diana at 916-565-6100 or ministry@americanriverbank.com

]]> http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2009/04/14/raising-money-in-challenging-times/feed/ Current economic conditions have left many churches, Christian schools and non-profits reeling because of a decline in donations. In January, the Sacramento Bee profiled our region's ... Current economic conditions have left many churches, Christian schools and non-profits reeling because of a decline in donations. In January, the Sacramento Bee profiled our region's churches struggle in the recession. Many churches and Christian schools are being forced to cut back and some are closing. It has become clear that it's not "business as usual." This audio recording is from the March 2009 seminar entitled Raising Money in Challenging Times: Keys to Surviving the Economic Crisis and focuses on the new expectations of donors today and how to meet them; how to communicate about finances with faith and integrity, and not by leading with need. It's presented by nationally known ministry funding expert Jerry Twombly, author of the best selling book, Funding Your Vision: New Hope for Non-Profits and sponsored by American River Bank.  Key Take-Aways: How to build life-long partners for your organization- Raising relationships, not just money How to maximize giving from your database - The realities about tithing and giving levels How to engage new donors - The development of joyful new givers How to encourage greater giving without feeling manipulative - Discovering God in giving How to know precisely what you must do each day to secure your future - Yes, a plan! Follow along with the companion power point presentation.  To request a CD of this recording, contact Diana at 916-565-6100 or ministry@americanriverbank.com american river bank, ministry, church, financial, No No 154:02 Time is Ministry http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2009/04/14/time-is-ministry/ http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2009/04/14/time-is-ministry/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:34:53 +0000 americanriverbank Mastering Ministry Management http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2009/04/14/time-is-ministry/ Sure, we’ve heard the expression Time is Money.  But what about Time is Ministry?  If you’re spending all of your time on administration or financial tasks, then you can’t be ministering to your flock.  That’s the message we’re sending out in our new KFIA radio ad.  Focus on your ministry and let American River Bank help you with your finances with such products as Deposit Express.  (Duration - 1:00 minute)

]]> http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2009/04/14/time-is-ministry/feed/ Sure, we've heard the expression Time is Money.  But what about Time is Ministry?  If you're spending all of your time on administration or financial ... Sure, we've heard the expression Time is Money.  But what about Time is Ministry?  If you're spending all of your time on administration or financial tasks, then you can't be ministering to your flock.  That's the message we're sending out in our new KFIA radio ad.  Focus on your ministry and let American River Bank help you with your finances with such products as Deposit Express.  (Duration - 1:00 minute) american river bank, ministry, church, financial, No No 1:00 Presentation for Finding a New Site for Your Church http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2008/07/17/presentation-for-finding-a-new-site-for-your-church/ http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2008/07/17/presentation-for-finding-a-new-site-for-your-church/#comments Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:59:14 +0000 americanriverbank Mastering Ministry Management http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2008/07/17/presentation-for-finding-a-new-site-for-your-church/ Presentation that accompanies the Finding a New Site for Your Church podcast

]]> http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2008/07/17/presentation-for-finding-a-new-site-for-your-church/feed/ Presentation that accompanies the Finding a New Site for Your Church podcast Presentation that accompanies the Finding a New Site for Your Church podcast american river bank, ministry, church facility remodel, pastor, No No Finding a New Site for Your Church http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2008/07/17/finding-a-new-site-for-your-church/ http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2008/07/17/finding-a-new-site-for-your-church/#comments Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:56:43 +0000 americanriverbank Mastering Ministry Management http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2008/07/17/finding-a-new-site-for-your-church/ Do you dream of moving your church from a rented space into your own full-service facility? 

Listen to Founding Pastor Hector Gutierrez tell his story of the successful transition of Laguna Christian Center from their first service in a rented school to a full service facility hosting up to 1,000 worshipers in just four years.

His story is one of miracles and valuable leadership lessons for church planters on the journey to finding a permanent facility. 

Church land acquisition and commercial property veterans Terry Toliver and Cliff Catlett of the Clifford Roberts Group and Earl Lavagnino of the American River Bank Ministry Team join Pastor Gutierrez to share their insights. 

]]> http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2008/07/17/finding-a-new-site-for-your-church/feed/ Do you dream of moving your church from a rented space into your own full-service facility?  Listen to Founding Pastor Hector Gutierrez tell his story of ... Do you dream of moving your church from a rented space into your own full-service facility?  Listen to Founding Pastor Hector Gutierrez tell his story of the successful transition of Laguna Christian Center from their first service in a rented school to a full service facility hosting up to 1,000 worshipers in just four years. His story is one of miracles and valuable leadership lessons for church planters on the journey to finding a permanent facility.  Church land acquisition and commercial property veterans Terry Toliver and Cliff Catlett of the Clifford Roberts Group and Earl Lavagnino of the American River Bank Ministry Team join Pastor Gutierrez to share their insights.  american river bank, ministry, church facility remodel, pastor, No No 70:09 Capital City Church International http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2008/06/19/capital-city-church-international/ http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2008/06/19/capital-city-church-international/#comments Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:02:34 +0000 americanriverbank Mastering Ministry Management http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2008/06/19/capital-city-church-international/ Rick Martinez, Founding Pastor, Capital City ChurchRick Martinez, Founding Pastor of Capital City Church, explains how his church came to partner with American River Bank.  Last month’s seminar, Remodeling to Reach your Community, was held at Capital City Church and Rick was a speaker.  In fact, it seems Rick and Capital City Church seem to be on everyone’s mind, as they were also mentioned at a recent Pacific Justice Institute seminar as they helped them get their use permit.

]]> http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2008/06/19/capital-city-church-international/feed/ Rick Martinez, Founding Pastor of Capital City Church, explains how his church came to partner with American River Bank.  Last month's seminar, Remodeling to Reach ... Rick Martinez, Founding Pastor of Capital City Church, explains how his church came to partner with American River Bank.  Last month's seminar, Remodeling to Reach your Community, was held at Capital City Church and Rick was a speaker.  In fact, it seems Rick and Capital City Church seem to be on everyone's mind, as they were also mentioned at a recent Pacific Justice Institute seminar as they helped them get their use permit. american river bank, testimonial, capital city church, No No 1:47 Cordova Neighborhood Church http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2008/06/19/cordova-neighborhood-church/ http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2008/06/19/cordova-neighborhood-church/#comments Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:45:31 +0000 americanriverbank Mastering Ministry Management http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2008/06/19/cordova-neighborhood-church/ Bob Bandy, Administrator, Cordova Neighborhood ChurchBob Bandy, Administrator for Cordova Community Church in Rancho Cordova, was kind enough to share his experience with American River Bank.

]]> http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2008/06/19/cordova-neighborhood-church/feed/ Bob Bandy, Administrator for Cordova Community Church in Rancho Cordova, was kind enough to share his experience with American River Bank. Bob Bandy, Administrator for Cordova Community Church in Rancho Cordova, was kind enough to share his experience with American River Bank. american river bank, testimonial, cordova neighborhood church, No No 1:25 Remodeling to Reach Your Community http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2008/05/21/remodeling-to-reach-your-community/ http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2008/05/21/remodeling-to-reach-your-community/#comments Wed, 21 May 2008 22:41:40 +0000 americanriverbank Mastering Ministry Management http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2008/05/21/remodeling-to-reach-your-community/ Starbucks® has successfully focused on becoming the “Third Place” to modern Americans, a space historically occupied by community centers and often, churches.  Now, churches are remodeling their facilities in order to regain that third place and building bridges into their communities in the process.

Capital City Church, a church in the heart of Sacramento in the Del Paso neighborhood, was designed around a vision of welcoming the community through the arts and entertainment. They created the Artisan Building, home to an art gallery, café, theater, concert venue and oh yeah - a growing church, too.

Listen to Pastor Rick Martinez (Founding Pastor of Capital City Church), Michael Hargis (Architect, Michael Hargis Design and Capital City Church volunteer) and Mary Billingsley (VP/Loan Officer, American River Bank Ministry Team) share their experiences on church remodeling. 

]]> http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2008/05/21/remodeling-to-reach-your-community/feed/ Starbucks® has successfully focused on becoming the “Third Place” to modern Americans, a space historically occupied by community centers and often, churches.  Now, churches are ... Starbucks® has successfully focused on becoming the “Third Place” to modern Americans, a space historically occupied by community centers and often, churches.  Now, churches are remodeling their facilities in order to regain that third place and building bridges into their communities in the process. Capital City Church, a church in the heart of Sacramento in the Del Paso neighborhood, was designed around a vision of welcoming the community through the arts and entertainment. They created the Artisan Building, home to an art gallery, café, theater, concert venue and oh yeah - a growing church, too. Listen to Pastor Rick Martinez (Founding Pastor of Capital City Church), Michael Hargis (Architect, Michael Hargis Design and Capital City Church volunteer) and Mary Billingsley (VP/Loan Officer, American River Bank Ministry Team) share their experiences on church remodeling.  real estate, remodel, arts, financing, american river bank, capital city church, No No 66:34 Presentation for Remodeling to Reach the Community http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2008/05/21/presentation-for-remodeling-to-reach-the-community/ http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2008/05/21/presentation-for-remodeling-to-reach-the-community/#comments Wed, 21 May 2008 22:00:09 +0000 americanriverbank Mastering Ministry Management http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2008/05/21/presentation-for-remodeling-to-reach-the-community/ Presentation that accompanies the Remodeling to Reach the Community podcast

]]> http://americanriverbank.podbean.com/2008/05/21/presentation-for-remodeling-to-reach-the-community/feed/ Presentation that accompanies the Remodeling to Reach the Community podcast Presentation that accompanies the Remodeling to Reach the Community podcast real estate, remodel, arts, financing, american river bank, capital city church, No No