By Denise Craig, CAE, CCA Churches everywhere feel it. The sanctuary might have filled back up, but the volunteer rooms haven’t. This post‑pandemic era has created a new kind of ministry tension: attendance has stabilized, even growing in some places, while volunteer engagement continues to decline or stay static. The result is a widening gap […]
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By RaeAnn Slaybaugh Guided by careful analysis, collaborative construction leadership, and unwavering stewardship, Lakeshore Church created room for the future without compromising mission or budget. After 30 years and 22 years, respectively, at Lakeshore Church, Lead Pastor Brad Howard and Executive Pastor Nick Dekold have navigated through many seasons. Howard has been with Lakeshore […]
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Guided by congregational memory and a call to welcome more worshipers, St. David of Wales brought a new sacred space to life without leaving its past behind. By RaeAnn Slaybaugh As you step onto the campus of St. David of Wales Episcopal Church in Denton, Texas, you’ll find two similar buildings: an elegant, traditional-looking […]
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A pastoral vision for technology that removes friction, respects attention, and turns first gifts into faithful partnership through confidence, timely cues, and guided journeys. By Justin Dean The next era of church leadership will not be won by louder appeals. It will be shaped by gentler on-ramps. Generosity is discipleship in action, and technology […]
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By Michael Blanton Across the country, churches are entering a new era — one defined not only by spiritual growth, but by operational and financial complexity that rivals the most dynamic organizations. As congregations expand across campuses, launch online ministries, and broaden outreach, the stewardship required to support church growth has never been more […]
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I joined Pushpay earlier this year as Chief Product Officer and am privileged to lead a remarkably dedicated group of professionals who are creating the tech solutions that will shape the digital future of thousands of churches. One aspect that drew me to Pushpay was the opportunity to work alongside church leaders, and the team’s […]
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The use of ChMS to prevent child sexual abuse By Gregory Love & Kimberlee Norris The risk of child sexual abuse remains a serious concern for churches and ministries, but new tools are helping them respond proactively with clarity and confidence. Historically, the Church struggled to implement effective preventative protocols, but there has been […]
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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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By RaeAnn Slaybaugh Amid a tumultuous culture, people are yearning for authentic connection. With the right offerings — and the facilities designed to support them — churches can be their best “ports in a storm.” Church Executive: As a church building professional, what does ‘community-focused’ design mean to you? Tanner Goff: A long time […]
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By RaeAnn Slaybaugh In spirit, churches have long embraced their communities, of course. But in recent years, their physical presence — their facilities — reflect a big (and growing) focus on community-friendliness. Why are churches prioritizing this objective more than ever? And what does community-focused church design look like, anyway? We asked a seasoned […]
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