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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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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By Dan Mikes Whether your church is planning a construction project or a relocation, it might be helpful to review some of the topics your leadership team should be prepared to address in order to set appropriate financial parameters — and in anticipation of discussions with lenders. When planning the project, churches often form a […]
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At this time last year, Church Executive and church communications + giving expert Justin Dean discussed a topic that’s instrumental for every church executive: year-end giving — when to start, practical ways to drive maximum generosity, and how to leverage those efforts for overall engagement and discipleship.1 Here, we dive even deeper into giving […]
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By Rev. Dr. William H. Foster, Jr. When you hear the word “trustee,” you might picture a quiet figure seated at the end of a long table, nodding thoughtfully during budget reviews. But in reality, a good church trustee does more than create and interpret financial spreadsheets — they are stewards of mission and […]
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By Jamshed Patel Known as “digital natives,” Generation Z (Gen Z) challenges the status quo in every way, from pursuing various forms of activism to redefining workplace expectations. They are also changing how they approach religion based on how the generations that raised them approached it. They are putting attending mass on the back burner, […]
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The end of the year is one of the most fruitful times for church giving. People are in a posture of reflection, gratitude, and generosity. But if churches only focus on giving once a year, they miss the deeper calling: to disciple their people into a lifestyle of generosity not just a moment of […]
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Expert advice for driving maximum year-end generosity … starting now Church Executive: First, how important is year-end giving in most churches, really? Ryan Matthews: Year-end giving isn’t just important; it’s crucial. Many churches receive about 30% of their yearly giving in December alone. Jena Lynch: Yes. And of that 30%, we see the majority […]
Read More >Featuring five co-located conferences, CFX 2025 aims to equip church leaders with a spectrum of much-needed skills and resources Church Executive: First things first: you’ve merged with Church Production Magazine and the Capture Summit for this year’s conference. Tell me more about these partnerships and how they’ll benefit CFX attendees. Jim Wagner: One […]
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By RaeAnn Slaybaugh In 2016, a strategic assessment of New Work Fellowship identified — and removed — roadblocks to growth in its facilities. Today, as a result, the church enjoys the modern curb appeal it wanted, plus twice the room for worship and fellowship. And it all happened without missing a single Sunday service. […]
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