As churches embrace AI, protecting congregational trust and preserving the personal nature of ministry are more important than ever. Michael Whittle, VP of AI at Subsplash, addresses data privacy, church AI policies, the boundaries of AI-assisted ministry and the risks leaders should anticipate as adoption grows. Church Executive: Churches are uniquely trust-based environments. To this […]
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By Tricia Sciortino Pastors are less exhausted and steadier in their calling than they have been in years, yet vocational satisfaction sits at a decade low. The gap traces back to the non-ministry work that has become part of the job. By most measures, pastors are doing better than they were 10 years ago. Emotional […]
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By Johanna Gruber Potlucks are a staple of church communities. Nothing brings people together like sharing a homemade meal — especially when everyone has contributed a dish they are proud of. But a potluck is not right for every church event. As headcount grows, timing gets tighter, or guests need a more consistent experience, asking […]
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By Johanna Gruber Shared meals are one of the most effective ways to bring people together. They support volunteers before a busy Sunday, help welcome newcomers, fuel children’s programming, and create connection across a congregation. But for churches with multiple campuses, managing the food behind those moments can become a financial and administrative headache. Orders […]
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Q: As church leaders come to you with questions about church seating, what are they asking most often? In contrast, what questions would you advise them to ask first? A: The first question we ask is, “What issues do you have with your current seating that you want to try to fix?” Many churches have […]
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Strategic decisions — made early — can help you create versatile spaces and maximize your investment. Q: As church leaders come to you with questions about church seating, what are they asking most often? In contrast, what questions would you advise them to ask first — and why? A: I think the No. 1 question […]
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Before any design takes shape, you need a clear funding strategy and a comprehensive accounting of project costs. An experienced church construction adviser explains what to plan for — and what happens when budgets fall short. Q: You say hard costs are “what people picture when they picture construction,” but soft costs are […]
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By Jeff Harvey By the time most church leaders notice a problem, it’s already a few months old. Giving comes in under budget for the third straight month. A midweek class that used to fill the room has shrunk to a handful of regulars. A family that served every Sunday hasn’t been seen since spring. […]
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Growth doesn’t cost a church depth. It costs visibility — and someone has to close the distance. By Luke Denton When the world shut down in 2020, my staff and I did something that felt almost old-fashioned: we split up our entire church database and started calling people. Not just the pastors. My IT guys […]
Read More > By Jonathan Smith I was asked a question recently that got me thinking: “If there were only two things you could convince church leaders to do, what would they be?” As I thought about it and looked back over the past several decades I’ve spent working in church IT, two things quickly rose to the […]
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