Part 2: PUTTING AI TO WORK Michael Whittle, VP of AI at Subsplash, explores how AI can personalize discipleship, strengthen engagement and follow-up, and help pastors embrace practical applications without feeling overwhelmed. Church Executive: Let’s talk about “the now” as it relates to AI. What are 3 practical ways church leaders can begin using it […]
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By Tricia Sciortino Pastors are less exhausted and steadier in their calling than they have been in years, yet vocational satisfaction sits at a decade low. The gap traces back to the non-ministry work that has become part of the job. By most measures, pastors are doing better than they were 10 years ago. Emotional […]
Read More >Part 1: AI + THE FUTURE OF CHURCH LEADERSHIP Michael Whittle, VP of AI at Subsplash talks about how AI can give pastors and staff more time for ministry; unlock the discipleship potential of existing content; make ministry more personal and data-informed; level the playing field for churches of all sizes; and protect congregational data […]
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By Johanna Gruber Potlucks are a staple of church communities. Nothing brings people together like sharing a homemade meal — especially when everyone has contributed a dish they are proud of. But a potluck is not right for every church event. As headcount grows, timing gets tighter, or guests need a more consistent experience, asking […]
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4 Core Promises that Matter More Than Ever These are promises that prepare you to steward eternal impact. Leadership has never been more demanding. Christian nonprofit leaders, ministry executives, pastors, and organizational teams are navigating rapid change, growing expectations, financial pressures, and an increasingly complex culture. Yet the call remains the same: faithfully steward God’s […]
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By Johanna Gruber Shared meals are one of the most effective ways to bring people together. They support volunteers before a busy Sunday, help welcome newcomers, fuel children’s programming, and create connection across a congregation. But for churches with multiple campuses, managing the food behind those moments can become a financial and administrative headache. Orders […]
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Before any design takes shape, you need a clear funding strategy and a comprehensive accounting of project costs. An experienced church construction adviser explains what to plan for — and what happens when budgets fall short. Q: You say hard costs are “what people picture when they picture construction,” but soft costs are […]
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By Jeff Harvey By the time most church leaders notice a problem, it’s already a few months old. Giving comes in under budget for the third straight month. A midweek class that used to fill the room has shrunk to a handful of regulars. A family that served every Sunday hasn’t been seen since spring. […]
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Growth doesn’t cost a church depth. It costs visibility — and someone has to close the distance. By Luke Denton When the world shut down in 2020, my staff and I did something that felt almost old-fashioned: we split up our entire church database and started calling people. Not just the pastors. My IT guys […]
Read More > By Jonathan Smith I was asked a question recently that got me thinking: “If there were only two things you could convince church leaders to do, what would they be?” As I thought about it and looked back over the past several decades I’ve spent working in church IT, two things quickly rose to the […]
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