A look back at the articles that mattered most to our readers in 2025 Throughout 2025, a unifying theme emerges across all the Church Executive articles: faithful ministry in today’s rapidly changing landscape requires both spiritual clarity and strategic wisdom. From financial stewardship and governance to facility design, technology adoption, and next-generation engagement, the […]
Read More >Langer Construction has continued to build its religious portfolio over the past 80 years. Today, 100% of Langer’s clients are faith-based organizations — churches, private education, and nonprofits. Founded in 1946, Langer Construction has been family-led and relationally driven since the beginning. Today is no exception; co-owners Russ Zellmer, President, and Josh Schultz, Vice President, […]
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By RaeAnn Slaybaugh Guided by careful analysis, collaborative construction leadership, and unwavering stewardship, Lakeshore Church created room for the future without compromising mission or budget. After 30 years and 22 years, respectively, at Lakeshore Church, Lead Pastor Brad Howard and Executive Pastor Nick Dekold have navigated through many seasons. Howard has been with Lakeshore […]
Read More >Decision-making is hard. Decision-making in areas where you might not be as well versed — like technology (or for me, my vintage car engine) — can be even harder. One way to make decisions relating to technology is to remove the knowledge gap by using objective metrics. Here are some good metrics to use, and […]
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Guided by congregational memory and a call to welcome more worshipers, St. David of Wales brought a new sacred space to life without leaving its past behind. By RaeAnn Slaybaugh As you step onto the campus of St. David of Wales Episcopal Church in Denton, Texas, you’ll find two similar buildings: an elegant, traditional-looking […]
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By RaeAnn Slaybaugh Amid a tumultuous culture, people are yearning for authentic connection. With the right offerings — and the facilities designed to support them — churches can be their best “ports in a storm.” Church Executive: As a church building professional, what does ‘community-focused’ design mean to you? Tanner Goff: A long time […]
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By RaeAnn Slaybaugh In spirit, churches have long embraced their communities, of course. But in recent years, their physical presence — their facilities — reflect a big (and growing) focus on community-friendliness. Why are churches prioritizing this objective more than ever? And what does community-focused church design look like, anyway? We asked a seasoned […]
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The Bible encourages us to surround ourselves with wise counsel — those who are gifted in areas where we lack. But why is it so difficult to let go? Trust and technology go hand in hand. Still, we often don’t know who to trust. Or we don’t think we need to trust because we already […]
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A panel of financial professionals — who serve churches every day in the areas of lending, banking, accounting and financial technology — offers practical insights and strategic guidance to help your ministries thrive. Q: What’s one piece of advice you’d give to a new church administrator stepping into financial leadership? Sandy McClure: Evaluate where you […]
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Despite massive roadblocks and missteps early on their building path, Brad Wilkerson and the Rock Creek Church team are thriving in a brand-new church home. By RaeAnn Slaybaugh In June 2007, Brad Wilkerson and his wife, Sarah, started a Bible study in their living room. Little did they know it was the start of […]
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