FINANCE Archives - Church Executive


GIVING 3.0: Confidence, Cues and Journeys

  A pastoral vision for technology that removes friction, respects attention, and turns first gifts into faithful partnership through confidence, timely cues, and guided journeys. By Justin Dean The next era of church leadership will not be won by louder appeals. It will be shaped by gentler on-ramps. Generosity is discipleship in action, and technology […]

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NEXT-LEVEL FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP: How technology is transforming church leadership

  By Michael Blanton Across the country, churches are entering a new era — one defined not only by spiritual growth, but by operational and financial complexity that rivals the most dynamic organizations. As congregations expand across campuses, launch online ministries, and broaden outreach, the stewardship required to support church growth has never been more […]

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WHO DO YOU NEED TO CONNECT WITH?

I joined Pushpay earlier this year as Chief Product Officer and am privileged to lead a remarkably dedicated group of professionals who are creating the tech solutions that will shape the digital future of thousands of churches. One aspect that drew me to Pushpay was the opportunity to work alongside church leaders, and the team’s […]

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TECHNOLOGY FUELING MOMENTUM IN SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION

  The use of ChMS to prevent child sexual abuse By Gregory Love & Kimberlee Norris The risk of child sexual abuse remains a serious concern for churches and ministries, but new tools are helping them respond proactively with clarity and confidence. Historically, the Church struggled to implement effective preventative protocols, but there has been […]

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MORE THAN A DISTRACTION?

  We would be remiss in a discussion about technologies that drive a new era in church leadership if we didn’t mention Artificial Intelligence. We are living through yet another life-changing technological evolution. The drastic rise in AI — and its use and application to our lives and ministries — has been compared to the […]

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Church Executive™ ANNUAL FINANCE SUMMIT

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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WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE THE VICTIM OF A DATA BREACH

By Sharon McDowell Most American consumers have enjoyed the convenience of using debit cards for sales transactions since the 1990s. With the introduction of chip technology in 2014, tap-and-go payments and digital wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay have made transactions easier. But these conveniences also increase exposure of consumers’ personal information to data […]

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BRAD WILKERSON & ROCK CREEK CHURCH: Building by faith

  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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ATTENTION-GRABBING, CUTTING-EDGE. ALL-IN-ONE.

The digital outreach technology stack at Rockharbor Church mirrors its ministry By RaeAnn Slaybaugh To know Rockharbor is to know a church that’s laser-focused on next-generation ministry. It comes as no surprise, then, that leaders at this multi-site church in Costa Mesa, Calif., keep a keen eye on evolving — and improving upon — their […]

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How to secure your church through document protection

By Jerry Dilk Whether your church is small and intimate or serves thousands, there’s a lot that goes into managing a place of worship. One thing that is often overlooked — especially by those with smaller congregations — is document protection. Securing your documents is pivotal because it protects financial records, employee information, and ensures […]

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