5 Common Financial Pitfalls for New Churches to Avoid
When you’re starting a church, you’re likely thinking about the sermons you’ll give, the faith-driven discussions you’ll have, and the community you’ll build. While those are all certainly perks of starting a congregation, you’ll also need to be realistic about the potential challenges you’ll face. Starting a church is hard work and involves a lot […]
The Problem with Intentional Intergenerational Worship Today: Why Nostalgia Won’t Grow Your Church
Intergenerational worship sounds noble, but nostalgia won’t grow your church. Here’s the blunt truth about why blended services aren’t reaching outsiders and what to do instead.
High-Impact Fundraising Tactics for Low-Resource Churches
Ever feel called to do something big with a budget that’s pretty small? You’re not alone. Most churches don’t have massive endowments or full-time fundraising teams. They’re trying to keep the lights on and the doors open, and they can’t afford to waste resources. But high-impact fundraising is not about how much money you have—it’s […]
How to Create Financial Statements for Your Church
When you consider factors that contribute to your church’s success, financial transparency may not be at the top of your list. However, research shows that being open and honest about spending is strongly correlated with increased giving to churches, which in turn provides the resources you need to serve your community. Financial statements are among […]
How To Continually Improve Your Church’s Member Experience
Creating a welcoming, engaging, and spiritually enriching environment is at the heart of every church’s mission, but that doesn’t happen by accident! It’s the result of ongoing intentional efforts to improve the member experience. In a church context, “member experience” refers to every interaction someone has with your ministry, from their first visit to their […]
How to Teach Biblical Context in Children’s Ministry
Philippians 4:13 says, “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” As one of the most commonly searched Bible verses, it has become a motivational slogan for people gearing up to tackle any challenge, like a sports game or a school test. But its true meaning—finding spiritual endurance amidst earthly suffering—is less popular. […]