By Cary Mayo Each individual church is unique because of its members and the surrounding community. As organizations, church staff and volunteers work tirelessly to maintain a healthy church that accomplishes their mission by serving their congregation, pouring into their communities, and reaching the world for the gospel. However, church attendance has declined throughout the […]
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Is your ministry overly dependent on Big Tech? Or are you and your leadership team cautious about adopting ever-evolving technology? You’re not alone! By Olivia Massimiano Limitations of Big Tech While recent advances in technology — such as complex algorithms and generative AI — can be useful to boost efficiency and cut corners, they often […]
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3 insights + 1 industry tip There are 3 critical steps to make the proverbial magic happen for a superior and cost-effective new development or facilities upgrade. By Heather Wiley I started by asking two professionals — one pastor of operations and one interior designer — for some direct advice for pastors embarking on a […]
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Dallas, TX – August 26, 2024 — The Church Network proudly announces that 20 church executives have earned the prestigious Certified Church Administrator (CCA) credential. These professionals join a community of more than 900 others who have received this designation since 1979. The 2024 CCA class successfully completed rigorous coursework, a congregation-specific project, and an […]
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By Denise Craig, CAE CCA Church salary increases are not keeping up with the rate of inflation. For ministry employees, this means the money they are bringing home, even if it is more than it was last year, isn’t going as far as it used to. As costs of housing, groceries, and other household costs […]
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By Eric Spacek and Cindy Preisig, R.N. Whether you’re planning outdoor events or worshipping in a building that doesn’t have air conditioning, heat can become a major risk factor for churches during warmer months. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1,220 people are killed by extreme heat in the United […]
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By Angela Park In today’s fast-paced world, we use technology in almost every area of our lives. So, it makes sense to use technology to manage our personal finances. With the correct tools and skills, it has become easier for anyone to manage their money with an online program or mobile app. Using technology […]
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By Gregory Love and Kimberlee Norris Historical allegations — those that relate to alleged abuse occurring years or decades ago — have become common. In the past two decades, churches of all sizes have encountered sexual abuse allegations related to abusive behavior occurring at the hands of staff members or volunteers from the past. When […]
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CFX 2024 will focus on church AVL, church building projects, church safety, and facility stewardship — all under the same roof Church Executive: Who is the target audience for the educational offerings at CFX? And for new attendees, what kind of experience can they expect to have at the event? Stephanie Lippi: At CFX, our […]
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RON JOHNSON, JR. / PASTOR / LIVING STONES CHURCH / CROWN POINT, IND. Ron Johnson, Jr., (literally) grew up in the church he now pastors. Today, 30+ years later, Living Stones is celebrating massive growth that came about in the unlikeliest of times. By RaeAnn Slaybaugh When Ron Johnson, Jr., was a child, his father […]
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