In 2024, America has witnessed 172 mass shootings resulting in 256 deaths and 625 injuries. This alarming statistic highlights an urgent need for improved safety measures in public spaces, including places of worship. A recent report from VOA News reveals that more than 17% of mass shootings are motivated by religious hate — nearly double […]
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By Peter Mahler Over the last six to 12 months, churches across the United States have been noticing significant increases in their insurance premiums. Inevitably, leaders start to shop around for a more affordable policy — only to find that rising prices are everywhere. So, it’s a trend — not a specific company’s individual practices. […]
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By Cary Mayo Each individual church is unique because of its members and the surrounding community. As organizations, church staff and volunteers work tirelessly to maintain a healthy church that accomplishes their mission by serving their congregation, pouring into their communities, and reaching the world for the gospel. However, church attendance has declined throughout the […]
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Is your ministry overly dependent on Big Tech? Or are you and your leadership team cautious about adopting ever-evolving technology? You’re not alone! By Olivia Massimiano Limitations of Big Tech While recent advances in technology — such as complex algorithms and generative AI — can be useful to boost efficiency and cut corners, they often […]
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Dallas, TX – August 26, 2024 — The Church Network proudly announces that 20 church executives have earned the prestigious Certified Church Administrator (CCA) credential. These professionals join a community of more than 900 others who have received this designation since 1979. The 2024 CCA class successfully completed rigorous coursework, a congregation-specific project, and an […]
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By Eric Spacek and Cindy Preisig, R.N. Whether you’re planning outdoor events or worshipping in a building that doesn’t have air conditioning, heat can become a major risk factor for churches during warmer months. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1,220 people are killed by extreme heat in the United […]
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CFX 2024 will focus on church AVL, church building projects, church safety, and facility stewardship — all under the same roof Church Executive: Who is the target audience for the educational offerings at CFX? And for new attendees, what kind of experience can they expect to have at the event? Stephanie Lippi: At CFX, our […]
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4 Processes Your Church Should Re-evaluate This Summer By Olivia Massimiano For churches, summer is the perfect time to reflect on key processes within your operations and evaluate their effectiveness. This slightly slower time of year can help you get everything squared away before the back-to-school season ramps up in the fall. In between holidays […]
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Oksana Miller (Academy Director); Julie Cook (Assistant Academy Director); Giselle Arroyo (Front Desk, 2019-2021); Lidya Pixley (Community Director) By RaeAnn Slaybaugh Back in 2015, Central Church in Plano, Texas, wasn’t offering childcare at all. Suddenly, the chance emerged to open one of the first Lionheart Children’s Academy locations in America — a licensed, full-service, […]
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By RaeAnn Slaybaugh Located on the 75-acre campus of Hutchcraft Ministries in the Ozarks, the 22,000-square-foot On Eagles’ Wings Leadership Center is 30 years in the making. The vision? To prepare Native American youth to be messengers for Jesus Christ in their communities. By all accounts, Hutchcraft Ministries is a well-known entity, both domestically […]
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