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 […]
Read More >
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 […]
Read More >
#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 […]
Read More >
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 […]
Read More >
Church Executive: Why is now a good time for a church trip to the Holy Land? Dan Eshed: After two challenging years, Israel is once again open, safe, and ready to welcome visitors. The Land of the Bible is returning to full strength — its people, its sites, and its hospitality. Now is a […]
Read More >
By Denise Craig, CAE, CCA The Church has always been a place of transformation, where people are changed and challenged spiritually and relationally. Today, we find ourselves in a season of transformation once again, not only in how we minister but in how we manage the ministries entrusted to us. Barna recently published research showing […]
Read More >
The digital outreach technology stack at Rockharbor Church mirrors its ministry By RaeAnn Slaybaugh To know Rockharbor is to know a church that’s laser-focused on next-generation ministry. It comes as no surprise, then, that leaders at this multi-site church in Costa Mesa, Calif., keep a keen eye on evolving — and improving upon — their […]
Read More >
As churches grapple with the growing influence of technology on young people, many leaders are asking whether it’s time to limit or even ban cell phone use during youth events. To help guide this conversation, we turned to Sharon Orr, director of Risk Control at Church Mutual Insurance, whose expertise in youth safety and policy development […]
Read More >
By Denise Craig, CAE, CCA In today’s polarized society, the art of conversation is rapidly becoming a lost discipline. Social media rewards outrage; news cycles thrive on conflict; and even within the Church, believers often struggle to speak to one another with kindness, humility and grace. When Christians mirror the hostility of the world, we […]
Read More >
At this time last year, Church Executive and church communications + giving expert Justin Dean discussed a topic that’s instrumental for every church executive: year-end giving — when to start, practical ways to drive maximum generosity, and how to leverage those efforts for overall engagement and discipleship.1 Here, we dive even deeper into giving […]
Read More >