New Giving USA report shows strength of Americans’ charitable support and provides baseline, context for current uncertain philanthropic environment American individuals, bequests, foundations and corporations gave an estimated $449.64 billion to U.S. charities in 2019, placing it among the highest years ever for charitable giving, according to findings in Giving USA 2020: The Annual Report […]
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Discover how High Street Baptist Church reduced their energy use by 25% and saved on expenses. Thursday, July 9, 1pm EST. If your church is often out of use during this time of crisis, it may use up to 30%* more energy than necessary. We can help. Sign up for a free webinar and gain […]
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By Bob Pritchett As our nation moves toward re-opening, church leaders are now tasked with the consideration of whether it is safe to resume in-person gatherings. It’s unlikely that any parts of our former lives, including the way we did church, will ever truly be the same again. So as we begin to re-open and […]
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With nearly 43 million Americans losing their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic and new unemployment claims this week higher than in the same week last year, WalletHub yesterday released updated rankings for the States Hit Most by Unemployment Claims. This report is a follow-up to WalleteHub’s report on the Cities with the Biggest Increases in […]
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Houses of worship play a critical role in the life of the community. As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic progressed, many organizations suspended in-person gatherings in accordance with government mandates or recommendations to limit the spread of the virus. Now that states and local communities are planning to ease restrictions, you may be considering how and when […]
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By Matthew F. Manion As of this writing, masses are being celebrated in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome for the first time in 10 weeks. Throughout the United States, individual states and local jurisdictions are creating guidelines for religious gatherings as they begin to reopen their governments. As churches around the globe begin to open […]
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No matter the crisis, whether COVID-19 or something more local to our community, our first priority must be how we minister to people. Having current and real information is key to making necessary decisions in the moment. Answer the question, based on what we know, what is right, now? Don’t let all the other energy […]
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By Attorney Louis R. Briska The various State Executive Orders requesting people to stay at home during the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic have been commonly referred to as “Stay-at-Home” Orders. The belief held by local, state and federal health officials is that communities can minimize the spread of the Coronavirus by having families stay […]
Read More >As businesses across Texas prepare to reopen, Houston Responds is answering a call from government leaders to help provide “Masks for All,” bringing together several local religious denominations and entities to mobilize 1,000 congregations city-wide to produce 1 million life-saving reusable masks. “It’s critical we reopen public spaces while limiting transmission of COVID-19, all have been urged […]
Read More >No-cost Digital Church Library Available Through June 30 Church technology company and makers of Logos Bible Software, Faithlife, is offering free access through June 30 to its Digital Church Library containing more than 700 Bible-based resources to help church leaders and their congregations sustain spiritual growth throughout COVID-19 and beyond. “Churches across the country are experiencing […]
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