Before Founding Pastors Bryan and Crystal Sparks launched One Church in 2014, they spent considerable time praying about where to plant those roots. At the time, Royse City — located about an hour outside of Dallas, where they lived at the time — wasn’t the answer they were expecting. Even so, that’s exactly where […]
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On May 14, 2025, Microsoft sent an email to non-profit grant customers announcing: Your Microsoft 365 Business Premium grant is being discontinued. Such words can send shivers up the spines of non-profit staff, as many depend on the Microsoft grants. First, if you’re still shivering, that’s understandable — but please wrap yourself in a warm […]
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By Rodney C. James Building, expanding, buying, and renovating can be exciting. Let’s explore several facets of readiness. Is Your Church Body Healthy? What if I told you that you’re running a three-mile race tomorrow? If you’re in great shape, that probably wouldn’t scare you or seem like a big deal. But if you’re […]
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We have new land! How do we begin to plan for a campus that will meet our long-term vision and ministry needs? What if those needs change over the next decade? These are valid questions which, if not answered correctly — at the beginning — can be very costly and even devastating to future […]
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By RaeAnn Slaybaugh Genesis Metro Church was founded in 2002 with humble beginnings. Ever since, the church has seen explosive growth largely because Lead Pastor Tim Bourne and his team have bravely stepped out in faith. So – critically – has its building partner. The story of Genesis Metro Church begins simply: with […]
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By RaeAnn Slaybaugh As Overflow Church navigates explosive growth, like-minded, like-hearted partnerships prove essential for project success. By his own admission, Pastor Brandon Teachey was an unconventional choice to take over as lead pastor at Overflow Church in Angier, N.C. In fact, he was as surprised as anyone when he accepted the role! At just […]
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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 […]
Read More >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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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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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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