By Alex Kim, CFP®, MBA, CPA When it comes to securing your financial future and protecting what matters most, trusts can be like a tailor-made plan for your legacy. Whether you’re safeguarding your family finances, ensuring a loved one’s care, or streamlining the transition of assets, there might be a trust designed to fit your […]
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A look back at the articles that mattered most to our readers in 2024 By RaeAnn Slaybaugh In the past year, Church Executive has covered a lot of topics. Among them, a handful resonated best with our readers. With the help of our thought leader partners, we’ve written about rapid expansion, building projects, and […]
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In an increasingly digital world, churches are embracing technology — including digital signage — to enhance communication, foster community, and enrich worship experiences. Digital signage refers to electronic displays used to convey information, announcements, or advertising. This can include LED screens, LCD panels, or projection systems that showcase dynamic content such as images, videos and […]
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How the Church of Eleven22 found a true banking partner for its expansion plans By Jeremy Moore After The Church of Eleven22 launched in 2012, leadership quickly found out how challenging it could be to find a banking partner that understands the needs of religious institutions. True, its early requirements were fairly basic. But […]
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How The Belonging Co. elevated its 2024 TBCo Conference workflow with DigitalGlue’s creative.space By Christina Kennedy At a glance — a story of stewardship through storage The Belonging Co., a Nashville-based church with an international following, has become renowned for its high-energy worship experiences and multimedia-rich conferences. Each year, their team produces large-scale events […]
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By Mr. Tyler Howard, CFP®, MBA The term “financial advisor” refers to a person who provides financial guidance and helps people manage various aspects of their finances. Just about anyone can call themselves a financial advisor, and there is no standard industry definition for one. People often use terms like financial planner and financial advisor […]
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By RaeAnn Slaybaugh When three pastors at Tennessee’s First Baptist Cleveland decided to take a phased approach to their church’s massive building project, it wasn’t the original plan. But after taking stock and heeding change of heart, it was the best one. Senior Pastor Jordan Easley was called to First Baptist Cleveland while leading […]
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By Denise Craig, CAE, CCA Back in April 2024, the US Department of Labor published a rule requiring all employers (including churches) to increase the minimum salary threshold for exempt workers in both July 2024 and January 2025, with regularly scheduled increases after that. However, in mid-November 2024, after the first increase had occurred and […]
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As church leaders, we know that churches face unique challenges today that demand innovative solutions. From navigating cultural shifts to integrating emerging technologies, church leaders must embrace a future-focused mindset to inspire their teams, engage their communities, and thrive in an ever-changing landscape. Barna’s latest research underscores this reality, with 61% of church leaders […]
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Avoid the Cold Reality of a $25,000 Mistake This Winter By Matt Parmerlee As temperatures drop and winter approaches, ministry buildings that don’t have safeguards in place could be inundated with trouble due to frozen, burst pipes. The flood of damage can lead to unusable facilities and stressful repair processes. There’s a perception that water […]
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