SELECTING THE RIGHT BUS FOR YOUR CHURCH

Two experts share their tried-and-true advice.

BRINGING A GOD-GIVEN VISION TO LIFE (One leap of faith at a time)

Genesis Metro Church has seen explosive growth as leaders have bravely stepped out in faith. So – critically – has their building partner.

ONE CHURCH: INSPIRING — AND THRIVING — IN RURAL TEXAS

Founding Pastors Bryan and Crystal Sparks launched One Church in 2014 in an unexpected place: about an hour outside of Dallas.

MAKING THE CASE FOR MASTER PLANNING + 4 PASTORS’ PERSPECTIVES

Examining the benefits of master planning in practice

BRANDON TEACHEY + OVERFLOW CHURCH: Beyond bands, budgets & buildings

Like-minded, like-hearted partnerships prove essential for building project success

FR. BRUCE BRADLEY + ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON: Archetypal architecture at work

How St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is harnessing the allure of old-world design for modern-day ministry

THE BIG & SMALL OF IT: Creating community with a “country-politan” feel in Forney, Texas

The design of c|Life Forney's expansion delivers better connection, community

MEETING OF THE MINDS

The Church of Eleven22 quickly found out how challenging it could be to find a banking partner that understands the needs of religious institutions

FRESH PERSPECTIVES, FRESH START

A phased building approach is a game-changer for First Baptist Cleveland

SMALL SPACES. BIG IMPACT.

How churches are maximizing the use of their available space through innovative architectural designs, multi-functional designs, and flexible layouts

RON JOHNSON, JR. + LIVING STONES CHURCH: Stepping out — together — in faith

Celebrating massive growth that came about in the unlikeliest of times

FIRST BAPTIST CLEVELAND: Re-dreaming facilities for the next generation

As FBC leaders know, the best-laid plans can go awry. That means going back to the drawing board — sometimes, with even better results.

GARY HOFFMAN + FAITH FELLOWSHIP: Accommodating steady growth with a seamless campus expansion

How a 27,000-square-foot expansion was seamlessly integrated with existing spaces — and was delivered under budget despite COVID price hikes and supply chain delays.

ON EAGLES’ WINGS LEADERSHIP CENTER: A launch pad for Indigenous leaders

Welcoming young Native Americans preparing to be messengers for Jesus Christ in their communities

HOSPITALITY'S ROLE IN TODAY'S CHURCH DESIGN

When we consider the role hospitality should play in today’s church, we must look no further than the Bible.

COMMUNITY-FRIENDLY CHURCH DESIGN

Why are churches, uniquely, in the thick of this movement? And what does this community-friendly church design even look like?

JOHN WHEAT, CLINT BROWN + TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH: Moving forward in faith — and building for the future

A 23,200-square-foot expansion enables the church body to move confidently into the future.

SMALL SPACE. BIG IMPACT. A Church Executive Case Study Showcase

Reimagining small spaces for big ministry • Café design strategies • Small-space fellowship ideas

DAVID FOSS, KATE HAUS + BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH: Consistently — and comfortably — accommodating growth

Bethel Church is enjoying a new sanctuary, added parking, youth & children’s ministry space — & much more — after working with an out-of-state design-builder

EMBRACING THE PEAKS AND VALLEYS

For Franklin Christian Church in Franklin, Tenn., the road to a new facility was paved with obstacles — which turned into opportunities

BETTER TOGETHER

How to enlist the right building team — from fundraising to the finish, and everything in between

KIRT DAUPHIN + PAULANN CHURCH: “New building. Same Jesus.”

Building a new church during COVID isn't ideal. But as PaulAnn Church discovered, God’s timing is always good.

BETTER TOGETHER

How to enlist the right building team — from fundraising to the finish, and everything in between

TECH BYTES

2 non-negotiable aspects of security vs. convenience • WINDOWS 10 END OF SERVICE — are you ready? • Microsoft licensing changes for nonprofits, explained

The best ChMS is… (If only it were that easy.)

Why it might be a good idea to stop, take a step back, and evaluate theology before evaluating technology.

TECH BYTES

2 non-negotiable aspects of security vs. convenience • WINDOWS 10 END OF SERVICE — are you ready? • Microsoft licensing changes for nonprofits, explained

TECHNOLOGIES THAT DRIVE A NEW ERA IN CHURCH LEADERSHIP

Why ministries should embrace AI • How to increase giving + engagement • Empowering church leadership through innovation

CHURCH SECURITY + PROPERTY PRESERVATION

Two church insurance experts discuss the biggest exposures for unoccupied church buildings — and how to mitigate those risks.

STRATEGIES & SOLUTIONS TO MAXIMIZE CHURCH SPACES

How to prepare for Easter visitors • Portable partitions offer the space that fits your building’s needs

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: What do to before disaster strikes

We know disasters will come, so what should we do to ensure we can all be resilient through the storms?

WHAT CHURCH LENDERS ARE LOOKING FOR TODAY

4 strategies to help navigate uncertainty • 6 crucial factors lenders are paying attention to right now

MEETING OF THE MINDS

The Church of Eleven22 quickly found out how challenging it could be to find a banking partner that understands the needs of religious institutions

FINISH STRONG + START STRONGER

Expert strategies to maximize year-end giving

Your Financial Wellness

Do you need a trust? • 6 steps to take if you lose your job • Thoughtful planning for funeral, burial costs

JEREMY HOLLEY + IMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH

Driving better stewardship with managed accounting services

WESTSIDE FAMILY CHURCH

Serving local families with world-class, comprehensive emotional + spiritual care

SHERRIE TURNER & CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT NEWS: Bond financing builds the dream

Calvary Chapel Newport News had big goals for its new children’s wing. Ultimately, bond financing made this state-of-the-art project a reality.

3 CHURCHES, 1 CHALLENGE: Outsourced accounting + payroll can be a godsend

Change is hard — but does it need to be? Surprisingly, when it comes to outsourcing your financial systems and processes, the answer is no.

CHURCH REFINANCING: An expert forum

Weighing the cost of waiting • Ready to refinance? • Collaboration is key for a church expansion plan

AN INTRO TO ESTATE PLANNING

To ensure your wishes are carried out and to protect your loved ones, it’s crucial to have a deeper understanding of what estate planning involves.

BILL AANESTAD + ORCHARD CHURCH: Growing out, growing smart

As Orchard Church neared completion of its construction project, leaders wanted a long-term fixed-rate loan — but interest rates verged on a sharp increase.

STORYLINE CHURCH: Growing the Kingdom in Colorado

Renovating and expanding the current campus meant refinancing the original loan at a lower rate & borrowing for new space and renovations.

Church Financial Wellness

Retirement • Compensation • Credit repair • Identity theft • Emergency $ • Women, money + bias • Year-end tax planning tips • Much more!

Finances & Administration for Church Leaders

• Planning for retirement • The clergy housing allowance • Negotiating compensation • Pastoral relations committees • Disability insurance • The social security outlook •…

Your Financial Wellness

Do you need a trust? • 6 steps to take if you lose your job • Thoughtful planning for funeral, burial costs

3 PATHS TO U.S. ARMY CHAPLAINCY

Explore all the various paths to Army chaplaincy: Full-Time Active-Duty • Part-Time Reserve Chaplaincy • Reserve Chaplain Candidacy

PUTTING THE “HEART” IN LIONHEART CHILDREN’S ACADEMY

Executive Community Director Karin Laymance and Chief Spiritual Development Officer Ginny Fowler are pivotal in keeping the Lionheart organization mission-focused

3 CHURCHES, 1 CHALLENGE: Outsourced accounting + payroll can be a godsend

Change is hard — but does it need to be? Surprisingly, when it comes to outsourcing your financial systems and processes, the answer is no.

AN INTRO TO ESTATE PLANNING

To ensure your wishes are carried out and to protect your loved ones, it’s crucial to have a deeper understanding of what estate planning involves.

Church Financial Wellness

Retirement • Compensation • Credit repair • Identity theft • Emergency $ • Women, money + bias • Year-end tax planning tips • Much more!

CHURCH SECURITY + PROPERTY PRESERVATION

Two church insurance experts discuss the biggest exposures for unoccupied church buildings — and how to mitigate those risks.

EXPERT ADVICE: Protecting the kids in your care

Not enough houses of worship are conducting background checks. And even if they are, loopholes exist which offenders can take advantage of.

YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO LOOK THE OTHER WAY

To protect your church, you must anticipate — and mitigate — risk transfer related to third-party facilities use

DON’T RISK NON-RENEWAL: Insights from the Experts

Navigating new challenges related to abuse and insurance coverage

PROPERTY PROTECTION + PEACE OF MIND

PHLYSense can prevent a problem from becoming a catastrophe

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION: Insurance carriers as change agents

Examining carriers' potential impact • Prepare, prevent, respond • Moving from compliance to commitment • Tools & resources

CHURCH COVERAGE ESSENTIALS

A Vehicle Telematics Program for churches • Water damage prevention • Winter weather prevention strategies

BRINGING A GOD-GIVEN VISION TO LIFE (One leap of faith at a time)

Genesis Metro Church has seen explosive growth as leaders have bravely stepped out in faith. So – critically – has their building partner.

ONE CHURCH: INSPIRING — AND THRIVING — IN RURAL TEXAS

Founding Pastors Bryan and Crystal Sparks launched One Church in 2014 in an unexpected place: about an hour outside of Dallas.

BRANDON TEACHEY + OVERFLOW CHURCH: Beyond bands, budgets & buildings

Like-minded, like-hearted partnerships prove essential for building project success

FINISH STRONG + START STRONGER

Expert strategies to maximize year-end giving

LIONHEART CHILDREN'S ACADEMY AT CENTRAL CHURCH

Happy kids + happy parents + happy staff = happy church

3 PATHS TO U.S. ARMY CHAPLAINCY

Explore all the various paths to Army chaplaincy: Full-Time Active-Duty • Part-Time Reserve Chaplaincy • Reserve Chaplain Candidacy

PUTTING THE “HEART” IN LIONHEART CHILDREN’S ACADEMY

Executive Community Director Karin Laymance and Chief Spiritual Development Officer Ginny Fowler are pivotal in keeping the Lionheart organization mission-focused

SHERRIE TURNER & CALVARY CHAPEL NEWPORT NEWS: Bond financing builds the dream

Calvary Chapel Newport News had big goals for its new children’s wing. Ultimately, bond financing made this state-of-the-art project a reality.

DAVID FOSS, KATE HAUS + BETHEL LUTHERAN CHURCH: Consistently — and comfortably — accommodating growth

Bethel Church is enjoying a new sanctuary, added parking, youth & children’s ministry space — & much more — after working with an out-of-state design-builder

EMBRACING THE PEAKS AND VALLEYS

For Franklin Christian Church in Franklin, Tenn., the road to a new facility was paved with obstacles — which turned into opportunities

BILL AANESTAD + ORCHARD CHURCH: Growing out, growing smart

As Orchard Church neared completion of its construction project, leaders wanted a long-term fixed-rate loan — but interest rates verged on a sharp increase.

CRIMINALIZING THE SEXUAL GROOMING OF CHILDREN

Several states expand child protection laws

SEXUAL PREVENTION IN THE CHURCH: 25 years in review

Since 2000, how has the Church responded? Are churches getting better or more proactive about prevention?

HOW TO NAVIGATE A SEXUAL ABUSE ALLEGATION FROM THE PAST

How can church leaders respond WELL when the alleged bad actor might no longer be involved, no longer alive, or records are minimal or nonexistent?

RELIEF FOR VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING

New federal law — a new pathway for restoration

GREGORY LOVE, KIMBERLEE NORRIS + MinistrySafe: 25 YEARS, 30,000+ CHURCHES, 4 MILLION TRAINED ... and the work continues

For more than 30 years, the husband-and-wife legal team of Gregory Love and Kimberlee Norris have labored to protect children from sexual abuse.

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION: Insurance carriers as change agents

Examining carriers' potential impact • Prepare, prevent, respond • Moving from compliance to commitment • Tools & resources

ACTIVE SHOOTER! An expert Q&A: prevention & training

Experts in the field of active shooter prevention and training to share their best guidance

STOP CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

Abuse + insurance • Federal & state law fails to protect kids • The importance of record keeping • Child sexual abuse + special needs

LIFE-LONG LEARNING

Succession planning • The Fair Labor Standards Act + your church • Mental health and the Church

IN FULL-FLOW MODE

The production team at Wave Church battled content storage inefficiencies — until a game-changing alternative emerged.

JEFF WATKINS + WITHOUT WALLS CHURCH:

Centralized, on-premises media storage delivers game-changing ministry benefits

SIGNS OF THE TIMES

How this technology is transforming how churches connect with their congregations and reach out to their communities

PURPOSE-DRIVEN PRODUCTION

With the help of creative.space storage, a Nashville-based church completely transformed its workflow.

CHURCH SECURITY + PROPERTY PRESERVATION

Two church insurance experts discuss the biggest exposures for unoccupied church buildings — and how to mitigate those risks.

CRIMINALIZING THE SEXUAL GROOMING OF CHILDREN

Several states expand child protection laws

EXPERT ADVICE: Protecting the kids in your care

Not enough houses of worship are conducting background checks. And even if they are, loopholes exist which offenders can take advantage of.

SEXUAL PREVENTION IN THE CHURCH: 25 years in review

Since 2000, how has the Church responded? Are churches getting better or more proactive about prevention?

YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO LOOK THE OTHER WAY

To protect your church, you must anticipate — and mitigate — risk transfer related to third-party facilities use

HOW TO NAVIGATE A SEXUAL ABUSE ALLEGATION FROM THE PAST

How can church leaders respond WELL when the alleged bad actor might no longer be involved, no longer alive, or records are minimal or nonexistent?

THEFT PREVENTION STRATEGIES FOR CHURCH LEADERS

Churches’ most vulnerable points / practices • How to ‘do better’ in protecting your resources • Tips for balancing leadership’s involvement

GREGORY LOVE, KIMBERLEE NORRIS + MinistrySafe: 25 YEARS, 30,000+ CHURCHES, 4 MILLION TRAINED ... and the work continues

For more than 30 years, the husband-and-wife legal team of Gregory Love and Kimberlee Norris have labored to protect children from sexual abuse.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: What do to before disaster strikes

We know disasters will come, so what should we do to ensure we can all be resilient through the storms?

CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION: Insurance carriers as change agents

Examining carriers' potential impact • Prepare, prevent, respond • Moving from compliance to commitment • Tools & resources

ACTIVE SHOOTER! An expert Q&A: prevention & training

Experts in the field of active shooter prevention and training to share their best guidance

CHURCH COVERAGE ESSENTIALS

A Vehicle Telematics Program for churches • Water damage prevention • Winter weather prevention strategies

STOP CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

Abuse + insurance • Federal & state law fails to protect kids • The importance of record keeping • Child sexual abuse + special needs

TECH BYTES

2 non-negotiable aspects of security vs. convenience • WINDOWS 10 END OF SERVICE — are you ready? • Microsoft licensing changes for nonprofits, explained

CHURCH SECURITY + THE POWER OF INSTANT COMMUNICATION

Mass shootings motivated by religious hate have nearly doubled since 2014, underscoring the need for effective security in churches.

SELECTING THE RIGHT BUS FOR YOUR CHURCH

Two experts share their tried-and-true advice.