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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In 1986, Nick and Grace Nicholaou took a step that would shape the future of church technology support. Responding to God’s calling, they left promising careers and entered full-time ministry by founding MBS. At the time, the concept was simple: churches and ministries have unique technology needs and deserve a partner that understands ministry, not […]
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WHEN TECHNOLOGY BECOMES A MINISTRY PARTNER By RaeAnn Slaybaugh At Calvary Church Colorado, a staff culture of eagerness to adopt (and even shape) new tech tools — combined with a platform partner willing to listen — has cultivated first-class, forward-thinking digital engagement strategies. For many churches, when deciding to adopt new technology, it isn’t so […]
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By Johanna Gruber For most churches, the weekend is the most important — and most operationally demanding — part of the week. Before the first service begins, staff and volunteers are already setting up, troubleshooting, welcoming early arrivals, and preparing for what comes next. That schedule is part of ministry. But it does not have […]
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Church finances involve more than balancing a budget—they also require thoughtful decisions about compensation, benefits, retirement planning, and long-term stewardship. Join MMBB on September 22, 2026, from 1-3 p.m. Eastern for the Clergy Compensation and Lay Leaders Continuing Education Seminar, created for church officers, trustees, treasurers, finance committee members, and other financial decision-makers. MMBB financial experts will share […]
Read More > Today, technology staffing is one of the biggest challenges churches of all sizes face — and by ‘today’, I do mean today because it will be different (and perhaps harder) tomorrow. Every church asks the same questions: How many full-time employees do we need? How many part-time? Should we outsource or use contract employees? […]
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By Kimberlee Norris and Gregory Love When the school year winds down and temperatures heat up, parents begin to think about summer activities for their children. As one of the most iconic summer pastimes in America, summer camp is at the top of the list. In evaluating Christian camps, parents often look at programs […]
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When Catalyst Church’s Next Generation Director helped test a new workflows feature, the result was a more unified system for managing data, follow-up and discipleship. By RaeAnn Slaybaugh If Megan Hinesley — a former educator — were a student in her own classroom, she’d be the first to raise her hand to volunteer. That […]
Read More > It’s important for leaders of non-profits — including religious organizations — to stay aware of the ever-evolving technology landscape. While these changes might not seem like a big deal on the surface, at some point they can become a big deal for every entity, both for-profit and not-for-profit. Here’s a great example of why it’s […]
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One of the most common and dangerous assumptions in ministry environments is that abuse risk is obvious. It is not. The risk of child sexual abuse is knowable, but it is not intuitive. Before prevention is possible, ministry leaders must prioritize gaining an understanding of this risk. Notwithstanding all of the media coverage of […]
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