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 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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By Denise Craig, CAE, CCA The greatest challenge facing church executives might not be artificial intelligence. It might be whether enough leaders are prepared for what comes next. While much of the conversation focuses on technology, a quieter transformation is already underway. Church administration is expanding beyond managing operations into strategic leadership, risk oversight, talent […]
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By Dr. David Kotter A pastor sits at his desk on Monday morning. Sunday’s sermon is over. Next Sunday’s is six days away. One screen holds an open Bible. The other, ChatGPT. A cursor blinks patiently. Which window should he click first? This scene is no longer hypothetical. It is becoming a weekly decision in […]
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By Malcolm Freberg Open the door for non-cash donations, and skyrocket your church’s end-of-year giving Every church depends on end-of-year generosity to kickstart its coming year of ministry. Research confirms that more donations arrive in December than any other month of the year — and because you already know this, chances are that you’re […]
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With a title like that, I’m sure you’re hooked and can’t wait to keep reading. You might be saying, “What’s with all the acronyms, and why should I care?” I’m glad you asked, and I hope you’ll stick with me. SMS stands for Short Message Service, which is the technical term for text messaging. SMS […]
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