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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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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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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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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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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