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December 19, 2023 0 Comments

If you’re a church leader, fundraising coordinator, or giving committee member, you’ve probably spent time thinking about what goes into a successful church fundraiser. However, the best giving initiatives are not just lucrative—they

November 21, 2023 1 Comment

Whether they’re handing out bulletins, teaching kids’ Sunday school, or running the audio/visual system during services, volunteers are the backbone of your church. They give their time and talents to perform essential tasks

October 9, 2023 2 Comments

As a church leader, you know that children are the future of your congregation, but they are also the church of today. Every church’s children’s program is responsible for raising up the next

August 29, 2023 3 Comments

When inspired, your congregation can accomplish impressive fundraising goals. However, passing the collection plate may not be enough to collect the funding that keeps your church programs and outreach running. In fact, recent

August 4, 2023 1 Comment

As Americans transition to a non-religious population, churches have been closing rapidly across the US. In 2019, about 4,500 Protestant churches closed, with those still standing typically having only 85% of the pre-pandemic attendance numbers.

April 4, 2023 2 Comments

Motivating your youth to get involved in youth groups or children’s programs requires creative activity ideas. However, some ideas to encourage youth participation can require extra funding. Expenses like transportation, supplies, and food