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The Long-Term Impact of Cutting Church Staff Development Budgets

By Denise Craig, CAE, CCA  In times of financial strain, churches often face tough decisions about where to make budget cuts. One area that frequently gets reduced is staff development. While this might seem like a quick fix to balance the budget, the long-term effects can be detrimental to the church’s overall culture, health and […]

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Will the Supreme Court soon approve first religious charter school?

MAY 1, 2025 — On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two consolidated cases from Oklahoma which starkly present the clash between the First Amendment’s Free Exercise Clause and its Establishment Clause. The first Clause says that the government can’t penalize or interfere with the free exercise of religion; the second says that […]

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Is AI the Church’s Next Printing Press?

As church leaders, we’ve seen this pattern before: A groundbreaking technology emerges, and our first instinct is often caution — for good reason. When the printing press first appeared, some worried it would help spread false teaching. When television entered homes across America, many feared it would undermine our values. Now, artificial intelligence (AI) raises […]

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COMMUNITY LIFE CHURCH: Creating community with a “country-politan” feel in Forney, Texas

By RaeAnn Slaybaugh The “country-politan” design of this Dallas-adjacent church expansion delivers better connection, community As a multisite church with five campuses in the Dallas metro area, Community Life Church is great at growth. But when its Forney location needed to be expanded, the three co-pastors — David Griffin, Randy Wade and Paul McDill — […]

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FINANCIAL STEPS TO TAKE IF YOU LOSE YOUR JOB

  By Keith R. Davenport, CFP™, MPAS™ Finding yourself out of work can be a challenging experience. Aside from the obvious financial anxiety it can cause, the stress of being unemployed can also take a toll on your overall mental and emotional health. Yet, according to a survey cited in Yahoo/Finance, about 68 percent of […]

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DigitalGlue’s creative.space Storage Solution Delivers for Ryan Seacrest Foundation

Easy access to content library brings activities and entertainment to young patients Murrieta, CA — DigitalGlue has announced that its creative.space shared storage solution was selected by the Ryan Seacrest Foundation (RSF) to house, organize and provide remote access to the rapidly growing content library curated by RSF and distributed to their 14 Seacrest Studios […]

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DO YOU NEED A TRUST?

By Alex Kim, CFP®, MBA, CPA When it comes to securing your financial future and protecting what matters most, trusts can be like a tailor-made plan for your legacy. Whether you’re safeguarding your family finances, ensuring a loved one’s care, or streamlining the transition of assets, there might be a trust designed to fit your […]

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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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