Before a building or renovation project, church leaders should understand borrowing capacity — and why speaking with a direct lender matters. By Dan Mikes Scripture calls church leaders to demonstrate faithful stewardship. Today, that includes navigating budget constraints, as well as evolving giving habits and complex financial decisions. One of those financial decisions is whether […]
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One of the most common and dangerous assumptions in ministry environments is that abuse risk is obvious. It is not. The risk of child sexual abuse is knowable, but it is not intuitive. Before prevention is possible, ministry leaders must prioritize gaining an understanding of this risk. Notwithstanding all of the media coverage of […]
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By Alex Kim, CFP®, MBA, CPA In today’s digital age, it seems there’s an app for almost everything — including estate planning. With just a few clicks, platforms like LegalZoom and Quicken WillMaker & Trust promise to help you draft a will, assign power of attorney, or even create a living trust, all from the […]
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Built to serve. Designed to grow. What began in a former grocery store has become a thriving multisite ministry. Through the right building partnership — including strategic land acquisition, careful due diligence, and future-focused design — Milestone Church built a campus model ready for long-term growth. By RaeAnn Slaybaugh Long before Jeff Pelletier became executive […]
Read More >Christian Leadership Alliance celebrates this milestone at the Outcomes Conference 2026 — April 28–30 in Dallas, Texas Today we learn more about this milestone through an interview with Tami Heim, president and CEO of Christian Leadership Alliance since 2012. Church Executive: Share with us more about Christian Leadership Alliance and the significance of celebrating this […]
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By Denise Craig, CAE, CCA Churches everywhere feel it. The sanctuary might have filled back up, but the volunteer rooms haven’t. This post‑pandemic era has created a new kind of ministry tension: attendance has stabilized, even growing in some places, while volunteer engagement continues to decline or stay static. The result is a widening gap […]
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A look back at the articles that mattered most to our readers in 2025 Throughout 2025, a unifying theme emerges across all the Church Executive articles: faithful ministry in today’s rapidly changing landscape requires both spiritual clarity and strategic wisdom. From financial stewardship and governance to facility design, technology adoption, and next-generation engagement, the […]
Read More >Langer Construction has continued to build its religious portfolio over the past 80 years. Today, 100% of Langer’s clients are faith-based organizations — churches, private education, and nonprofits. Founded in 1946, Langer Construction has been family-led and relationally driven since the beginning. Today is no exception; co-owners Russ Zellmer, President, and Josh Schultz, Vice President, […]
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By RaeAnn Slaybaugh Guided by careful analysis, collaborative construction leadership, and unwavering stewardship, Lakeshore Church created room for the future without compromising mission or budget. After 30 years and 22 years, respectively, at Lakeshore Church, Lead Pastor Brad Howard and Executive Pastor Nick Dekold have navigated through many seasons. Howard has been with Lakeshore […]
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By Colin Nass, CFP®, AEP®, RICP® Today’s world is complex and unpredictable, making financial wellness more challenging than ever. Financial wellness is not just about money — it is a balance of the mental, spiritual and physical aspects of managing financial resources. So, what distinguishes those who constantly struggle from those who achieve long-term financial […]
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