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ON THE DOCKET AGAIN: government funding for religious schools

As early as this summer, two Supreme Court rulings could effectively eviscerate The Establishment Clause, which forbids governments from supporting religion or favoring one religion over another, or religion over non-religion — a potentially monumental pivot point for church schools. Church Executive has profiled several Supreme Court cases during the last few years where church […]

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JEFF WATKINS + WITHOUT WALLS CHURCH: Centralized, on-premises media storage delivers game-changing ministry benefits

STEWARDING MEDIA FOR MINISTRY: How Without Walls Church streamlined content creation with creative.space By RaeAnn Slaybaugh For 15 years, Jeff Watkins’ involvement at Without Walls Church in Mesa, Ariz., has grown exponentially. In 2010, he started out as a volunteer. In 2013, he was enlisted as a contractor. Finally, in 2017, Watkins was brought on […]

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EXPERT ADVICE: PROTECTING THE KIDS IN YOUR CARE

  By RaeAnn Slaybaugh With a combined 25 years of experience working with Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) and its church clients, Risk Management Vice President Andrew Shockey and Underwriting Human Services Product Manager Michael Nester know background checks. First and foremost, they know that not enough houses of worship are conducting them — and why. […]

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MENTAL HEALTH AND THE CHURCH

By Denise Craig, CAE, CCA  When you serve a church of any size, mental health issues will arise at some point. Whether it’s a staff member, a congregant, or someone from the community, mental health is a real issue. As the church, we care for people, not just for their spiritual health, but we also […]

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Q&A: Selecting the right seating for your church

HERITAGE CHURCH — Lake Zurich, Ill. “For our new, 1,000-seat worship center project, we looked at several different theater seat companies and several different stacker chair companies. But — when we saw what SERIES® Seating could provide firsthand — our decision became an easy one. From the outset, it was evident they were not selling, […]

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SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION IN THE CHURCH: 25 years in review

By Georgia McKnight The risk of child sexual abuse in the Church is real … and not new. Media in its various forms has bristled with horrifying headlines for three decades; few have provided any positive coverage. Since 2000, steady messaging from insurance professionals, lawmakers and subject matter experts has revealed a lack in the […]

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The Church Executive Top 10

  A look back at the articles that mattered most  to our readers in 2024 By RaeAnn Slaybaugh In the past year, Church Executive has covered a lot of topics. Among them, a handful resonated best with our readers. With the help of our thought leader partners, we’ve written about rapid expansion, building projects, and […]

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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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FRESH PERSPECTIVES, FRESH START

  By RaeAnn Slaybaugh When three pastors at Tennessee’s First Baptist Cleveland decided to take a phased approach to their church’s massive building project, it wasn’t the original plan. But after taking stock and heeding change of heart, it was the best one. Senior Pastor Jordan Easley was called to First Baptist Cleveland while leading […]

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