A Call to Equip a New Generation of Mediators By Dr. Rob Keiter For 27 years, I served in vocational ministry—as a pastor, church administrator, worship leader, and staff member in congregations both small and large. Those years gave me an up-close look at the beauty and complexity of church life—and the ways conflict often […]
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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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A panel of financial professionals — who serve churches every day in the areas of lending, banking, accounting and financial technology — offers practical insights and strategic guidance to help your ministries thrive. Q: What’s one piece of advice you’d give to a new church administrator stepping into financial leadership? Sandy McClure: Evaluate where you […]
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#1: A journey through the Bible Every day brings the Scriptures to life — your church group will stand on the Mount of Beatitudes, sail the Sea of Galilee, visit Capernaum (the “Town of Jesus”), walk the streets of Jerusalem, pray in Gethsemane, and visit the Empty Tomb. Expect to read the Word where […]
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Dan Eshed’s grandfather, Phillip Meyers, founded Immanuel Tours more than 50 years ago. His mother, Susan Eshed, has joined Phillip more than 45 years ago in the tourism industry in Israel. “All my life, I’ve known the business — the hotels, our guides, our buses,” he recalls. “But I never thought that I would step […]
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