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IN FULL-FLOW MODE: Steve Tignor + Wave Church

By RaeAnn Slaybaugh For years, the production team at Wave Church in Virginia Beach, Va., battled content storage inefficiencies. Multiple servers created chaos and disruption. A lack of remote access limited the content they could produce. Nickel-and-dime pricing for the features they needed created anxiety and uncertainty. Altogether, this made it tough for Production/Communications Director […]

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ARCHETYPAL ARCHITECTURE AT WORK

  How St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is harnessing the allure of old-world design for modern-day ministry By RaeAnn Slaybaugh Of the 46 years spent as a priest in the Dallas Diocese, Fr. Bruce Bradley has dedicated nearly 14 to serving St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Plano, Texas. When he arrived in 2011, the parish had […]

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ON THE DOCKET AGAIN: government funding for religious schools

As early as this summer, two Supreme Court rulings could effectively eviscerate The Establishment Clause, which forbids governments from supporting religion or favoring one religion over another, or religion over non-religion — a potentially monumental pivot point for church schools. Church Executive has profiled several Supreme Court cases during the last few years where church […]

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Q&A: Selecting the right seating for your church

HERITAGE CHURCH — Lake Zurich, Ill. “For our new, 1,000-seat worship center project, we looked at several different theater seat companies and several different stacker chair companies. But — when we saw what SERIES® Seating could provide firsthand — our decision became an easy one. From the outset, it was evident they were not selling, […]

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The Church Executive Top 10

  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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SIGNS OF THE TIMES

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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MEETING OF THE MINDS

  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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PURPOSE-DRIVEN PRODUCTION

  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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FRESH PERSPECTIVES, FRESH START

  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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7 reasons why church leaders should be looking to innovate

The call for the church to continue innovating has never been more pressing. As executive pastors and church leaders, embracing innovation, particularly in technology, isn’t just a trend — it’s a necessity for fulfilling your mission and engaging your congregation effectively. Here are seven reasons why trying to innovate matters to both you and your […]

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