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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

September 10, 2022 1 Comment

By Guest Writer Riley Jarman One challenge facing the church today is a decrease in youth participation in church activities. A recent survey found that in Protestant worship alone, up to two-thirds of

November 9, 2021 0 Comments

A Guest Post from Tejas Rane A brief introduction Churches know the importance of funding and how it can help fulfill the church’s visions and missions. Yet, it is also the toughest thing