As church leaders, we know that churches face unique challenges today that demand innovative solutions. From navigating cultural shifts to integrating emerging technologies, church leaders must embrace a future-focused mindset to inspire their teams, engage their communities, and thrive in an ever-changing landscape. Barna’s latest research underscores this reality, with 61% of church leaders […]
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As someone who works in ministry, I’m sure you are well aware of how busy the end of the year can be. The most wonderful time of the year brings us Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s—and those are just the holidays—let alone events, school schedules, and family get-togethers. It can be a lot. Everyone at […]
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The call for the church to continue innovating has never been more pressing. As executive pastors and church leaders, embracing innovation, particularly in technology, isn’t just a trend — it’s a necessity for fulfilling your mission and engaging your congregation effectively. Here are seven reasons why trying to innovate matters to both you and your […]
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Now is the time to set your church on a path to safety and insurability — now and into the future By Travis Tjepkema, CIC In my nearly 30 years in the church insurance marketplace, right now is the most unique time I’ve ever experienced in the industry. Increased weather-related claims and economic and […]
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To protect your church, you must anticipate — and mitigate — risk transfer related to third-party facilities use By RaeAnn Slaybaugh For many churches, offering the use of their facilities to outside groups is an excellent source of income. It’s also a great way to send a welcoming message to the surrounding community. However, […]
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Year-end giving is crucial in meeting any church’s annual budget goals. But when should you start? Are you even set up to drive maximum generosity? And how can your efforts do double duty, driving not only giving but also engagement and discipleship? A church communications + giving expert weighs in. Church Executive: In the […]
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Getting the most from the smaller spaces in your church By Steve Siebert There was a time when churches could acquire existing buildings or land for low prices and renovate them at a fraction of today’s costs. Today, however, the cost per square foot for both acquisition and renovation has increased significantly, making it […]
Read More >In the face of a quickly evolving digital landscape, large churches must address the challenge of adopting new technology that simplifies operations while increasing community impact. Rockharbor Church, based in Costa Mesa, Calif., is one such example. Since its founding in 1997, Rockharbor has grown to more than 1,500 weekly attendees with a mission focused […]
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AI is a tool that, if used properly, can advance ministry By Jonathan Smith Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a significant technological advancement and will continue to revolutionize our lives, with some suggesting AI is to this generation what dial-up internet was to the prior generation. But with artificial intelligence comes many questions. • Is […]
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As leaders at First Baptist Cleveland know, the best-laid plans can go awry. That means going back to the drawing board — sometimes, with even better results. By RaeAnn Slaybaugh Senior Pastor Jordan Easley was called to First Baptist Cleveland while leading a church of 3,000 (and growing). “I thought I’d be there for […]
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