By RaeAnn Slaybaugh First Baptist Church in Rogers, Ark., has a lot to celebrate. Most recently, it finished a new, 1,800-seat sanctuary — twice the size of its previous worship space. Now, leaders and members alike are excited for the original single-level sanctuary to be reimagined into a two-story administrative and education building, as […]
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BMWL National Nonprofit Conference set to analyze major new tax law and brief non-profit leaders across the country on key developments Held annually for more than 30 years, the Batts Morrison Wales & Lee (BMWL) National Nonprofit Conference continues to affirm BMWL’s commitment to supporting those who serve others. This full-day virtual event, broadcasting live […]
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By Brian Lindquist The modern insurance landscape is much different than it was even five years ago. Record losses, inflation, high construction costs, and more have all contributed to rising insurance costs. This industry-wide trend has many ministries asking questions about how to maximize the value of their insurance. There are many factors that drive […]
Read More >Dallas, TX — June 10, 2025 — The Church Network proudly announces that 30 church executives have earned the prestigious Certified Church Administrator (CCA) credential. These professionals join a community of over 900 others who have received this designation since 1979. The 2025 CCA class successfully completed rigorous coursework, a congregation-specific project, and an […]
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Before Founding Pastors Bryan and Crystal Sparks launched One Church in 2014, they spent considerable time praying about where to plant those roots. At the time, Royse City — located about an hour outside of Dallas, where they lived at the time — wasn’t the answer they were expecting. Even so, that’s exactly where […]
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On days when your facilities aren’t in use, it’s easy to default to an “out of sight, out of mind” mindset. But there’s a lot of risk involved in getting too comfortable. Here, two church insurance experts discuss the biggest exposures for unoccupied church buildings — and how to mitigate those risks. Church Executive: […]
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From knowing driver requirements in advance, to maintenance and insurance considerations, to answering the buying-versus-leasing dilemma — and much more — two experts share their tried-and-true advice. Church Executive: What basic information should a church have in hand when visiting a bus dealer? Mike Brasher: First, they need to know who’s going to drive the […]
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On May 14, 2025, Microsoft sent an email to non-profit grant customers announcing: Your Microsoft 365 Business Premium grant is being discontinued. Such words can send shivers up the spines of non-profit staff, as many depend on the Microsoft grants. First, if you’re still shivering, that’s understandable — but please wrap yourself in a warm […]
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Last week, the Supreme Court handed down its “non-decision” in the latest church school funding case, affirming the lower court decision by an equally divided court. No reasoning was given, nor was a breakdown of how the justices voted provided, leaving undecided the central issue as to whether a state can directly fund a church […]
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By Doug Gulleson The focus of every church is serving God, serving others, and encouraging others to serve in their own part. For many churches, the desire to serve extends to all parts of the globe as members embark on missions and provide humanitarian aid to spread the word of God and serve those in […]
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