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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

October 27, 2010 1 Comment

There are several times during the calendar year when Jesus followers have a unique opportunity to connect the dots between God’s heart and the hearts of the multitudes of hurting people in our

July 11, 2010 0 Comments

You Are Formally Invited Imagine. The day you’ve dreamt of since your daughter’s birth is finally here. It’s her wedding day! You have spent months preparing, taking your “Father/Mother of the Bride” role