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Together We Overcome: Pushpay’s Crisis Resource Hub Provides Church Leaders With Tools And Strategies For Navigating Difficult Times

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August 31, 2023 at 11:39 am.

Per their nature, crises are unforeseen, unpredictable, and unavoidable burdens. They strike at the hearts of individuals and communities, creating shockwaves that affect our lives in complex and interconnected ways. Whether it’s a fire or flood, pandemic or sudden loss, hardships are inevitable. When difficult times arrive, church leaders like you are expected to […]

Church security: helping worshipers feel safe

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August 31, 2023 at 10:56 am.

By Eric Spacek Violence is an all-too-common occurrence in the United States these days, and churches are certainly not immune to armed intruders. Over the past decade, a number of mass shootings have taken place in houses of worship — events that are sure to test the faith of even the most stalwart of believers. […]

Together We Make Ministry More Than Sunday

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July 31, 2023 at 10:19 am.

How Pushpay Helps Churches Engage Congregants Throughout The Week As summer fades into fall and the proverbial “slump” is replaced with the hustle and bustle of the back-to-school season, the critical task of re-engaging your congregation takes center stage. Soon routines will be re-established, schedules will be filled with after-school activities, and your congregants will […]

Ready to refinance?

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July 27, 2023 at 10:02 am.

Consider these in-the-trenches, professional perspectives Church Executive: With interest rates as they are, is it still a good time to consider refinancing? Charity Kuehn: Every situation is a little different. There will be times when you’ll be forced to refinance during a higher-interest-rate environment because your loan comes due. If so, there are lots […]

Church Facilities Conference & Expo (CFX) 2023

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July 27, 2023 at 9:56 am.

Church Executive: How did CFX Expo get its start? Jim Wagner: Our company has produced events, educational series, and media products for churches for the last 15 years. The needs of the churches are so different than they were 15 years ago, or even 10 years ago. We felt it was important to create […]

THE IMPORTANCE OF RECORD KEEPING

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July 27, 2023 at 9:54 am.

Documenting and preserving prevention and response efforts By Gregory Love & Kimberlee Norris In a recent sexual abuse case, church leaders were notified of an abuse allegation stemming from events in 2014 involving a 10-year-old girl and a church employee. The allegation, communicated by the child’s mother, was addressed by the executive pastor. The mother […]

Consistently — and comfortably — accommodating growth

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July 27, 2023 at 9:45 am.

For leaders at Bethel Lutheran Church, the signals that it was time to expand were not subtle. By RaeAnn Slaybaugh At the home church in Fergus Falls, Minn., nearly 90 cars per worship service had to park off-campus and walk to church — and this was across three services. Inside the sanctuary, two of […]

Together We Advance: Pushpay’s ‘Church Tech Check’ assessment helps ministries evaluate and optimize their digital tools

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July 3, 2023 at 9:18 am.

This free assessment analyzes a church’s current technology usage, then provides scores, rankings, recommendations and resources to make achieving their mission easier. Most church leaders didn’t start in ministry because of a passion for technology. That’s what Pushpay’s here for — to help develop the digital tools and provide guidance to churches seeking to build […]

How the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs help heal communities

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June 30, 2023 at 9:43 am.

When communities need support, Lutheran Church Charities lends a helping paw. By Dawn Bernatz At Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I.1, we are privileged to work with amazing customers who support their communities and elevate the human condition. Lutheran Church Charities is a great example. After a tragedy, when a community’s need for support is especially […]

Risk considerations for churches opening their doors for sanctuary

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June 26, 2023 at 3:40 pm.

By Eric Spacek If your church is considering providing sanctuary to some of the immigrants who are entering into our country right now, you’re not alone — many churches and other mission-driven organizations have been pondering that, too. Here, Eric Spacek, Assistant Vice President — Risk Control with Church Mutual, answers a few of the […]