Featured Ebook
ENSURING AN ENGAGING CHURCHGOING EXPERIENCE -- BY DESIGN
It requires thoughtful facility design, of course. But, considerations around worship technology, security & surveillance, and even financing are also crucial.
Architecture & Design
LEADING OR LAGGING?
Architects and pastors discuss what makes a church’s design relevant & appealing to current expectations
ENSURING AN ENGAGING CHURCHGOING EXPERIENCE -- BY DESIGN
It requires thoughtful facility design, of course. But, considerations around worship technology, security & surveillance, and even financing are also crucial.
CHURCH DESIGN TRENDS
Expert perspectives on emerging trends, outdated ones, and ministry-specific design movements
CHURCH FACILITIES: Building & Construction
Avoid cost overruns • An effective building process: 5 tenets • 5 facility "musts" for young families • 4 youth-friendly design ideas
Capital Stewardship & Generosity
DONOR ENGAGEMENT HANDBOOK
Ways to nurture your community and inspire generosity
GIVING MADE EASY
How to choose the right platforms for your unique church — common mistakes, engaging first-time givers, considerations around congregational culture, and more
MAXIMIZING YEAR-END GIVING
Strategies for using technology to encourage giving all year round
Sustained Giving Strategies
Tried-and-true advice for driving a predictable cash flow at your church
Church Management Software
GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR ChMS
If you know how to maximize it, your system can FUEL more effective outreach, STREAMLINE discipleship, INFORM expansion — and so much more.
Data-Driven Ministry
TECH-DRIVEN CHURCH
What if the Church was on the cutting edge of technology? • Challenging lack of innovation, fear of change
STAYING CONNECTED BEYOND SUNDAY
Tried-and-true strategies — plus, how technology can come alongside your best efforts
Finance
Church Financial Wellness
Debt management • Estate planning • Retirement savings • Compensation • Using credit responsibly • Emergency funds • Women & finances
Finances & Administration for Church Leaders
• Planning for retirement • The clergy housing allowance • Negotiating compensation • Pastoral relations committees • Disability insurance • The social security outlook •…
Lifetime Learning
MAKING DISTANCE LEARNING WORK
For busy pastors, it offers a flexible, efficient and cost-effective way to pursue an advanced degree. Here, five experts survey the landscape.
Equipping Pastors for Counseling
Church leaders are being called on to provide counseling for an ever-widening array of issues their members face. Are you prepared?
Advancements in MDiv & DMin Training
For busy full-time church leaders, an MDiv or DMin degree might seem out of reach. Here’s the reality.
Mission: Accomplished
MATT KAUTZKY & BLACKHAWK CHURCH:
Spanning 130,000+ square feet, Blackhawk Church transitioned from a (scraps of) paper-based facilities management system to an intuitive platform — all with zero downtime.
ADRIENNE WILLICH & ELIZABETH SHAUGHNEY:
How the Archdiocese of Washington standardized reporting for 139 parishes, 63 schools & 4,500 staff
JOEL GUTHRIE: Harnessing tech trends to drive real-world engagement, growth
A church planting family. Worship and youth leader. Audio engineering student. Impressive tech marketing career. It all makes Guthrie the ideal Church Engagement Podcast host.
JEFF WILSON & SEVERNS VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH: A heart for the ministry of building & construction
This huge project finished on time and under budget, all with an expanded scope. Here’s how.
Risk Management
ADVANCEMENTS IN VOLUNTEER SCREENING
Proven strategies to keep your people safe — from recognizing red flags to re-screening practices, cost considerations, and navigating potentially sensitive conversations
STOP SEXUAL ABUSE
Child sexual abuse in ministry contexts: understanding the risk • Prevention: an effective safety system • Recommended screening practices
Protecting the Kids in Your Care
Expert advice for protecting the church’s children against sexual abuse and bullying — plus, how to mitigate internet-use risks
Disaster Recovery & Communications
Practical, expert advice for a scary subject
Church Security & Surveillance
Expert advice for helping to prevent — and, if necessary, respond to — a security emergency on your campus
Insurance Essentials
4 tips for childcare safety • How to prevent theft, fraud & embezzlement • Cyber security • 3 potential threats as your church expands
