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7 Questions Pastors Should Ask About Church Finances
7 Questions Pastors Should Ask About Church Finances For many ministries, the topic of church finances remains taboo. It can be uncomfortable to talk about at any level, especially when it comes to confronting your congregation about your donation requests and requirements to keep your doors open. With that said, money doesn’t have to make…
Read MoreChurch Announcements: The Ultimate Guide
Church Announcements: The Ultimate Guide Every church has announcements and they often come in many forms, whether they’d spoken during Sunday service or sent out on social media, via newsletter, or printed in the bulletin. Whatever the case may be, drawing attention to these announcements can prove to be a crucial issue. To be effective,…
Read More5 Skills Pastors Need to Thrive in a Post-Pandemic World
5 Skills Pastors Need to Thrive in a Post-Pandemic World The coronavirus pandemic had a major effect on every aspect of public life. Unfortunately, houses of worship did not go unscathed. Even as we get back to normal, there’s little doubt that things have changed forever. While facing this new reality may seem like a…
Read More10 Church Announcements Dos and Don’ts
10 Church Announcements Dos and Don’ts Making church announcements might seem like a small thing, but it comes with a huge responsibility. Only assign this responsibility to church marketing officers and leaders who have experience with the public, preferably in some form of media and PR management. Before digging deep on this topic, let’s look at a…
Read MoreHow to Nail Church Marketing for Ministry Success
How to Nail Church Marketing for Ministry Success There is a stigma associated with the word “marketing” when it comes to operating a church. The fact is, every church is involved in some form of marketing, whether they recognize it or not. Ultimately, in order to benefit their community to the fullest and make the…
Read MoreHow to Inspire Your Congregation to Have a Spirit of Generosity
As a church leader, your responsibility goes beyond providing a physical space for your congregants. You’re also tasked with building a community that enriches their lives in many ways. Your church can offer various programs, religious services, social events, education and more to inspire your congregation. However, for your church to survive, thrive and grow,…
Read MoreThese Church Newsletter Article Ideas Will Foster Engagement
A church newsletter is a valuable tool to keep members informed and engaged about everything that’s going on. Whether you publish it weekly or monthly, it’s crucial to make sure it grabs their attention and is read by all. To inspire your congregation and keep them eagerly reading, here are some church newsletter article ideas…
Read MoreImproving Fundraising in a Time of Crisis
Improving Fundraising in a Time of Crisis Taking care of your donors means being there for them through thick and thin. The last few months have undoubtedly been hard for everyone. The donors who still continue their communication and donations to the church should be valued. Of course, you should also strive to improve fundraising…
Read MoreWhy You Need a Customized Giving Plan for Your Ministry
Why You Need a Customized Giving Plan for Your Ministry A customized giving plan for your church and online tithing should highlight your ministry’s goals. It should make digital giving easy for donors anywhere in the world to support your church. When you focus on an actionable plan for your vision, you empower your donors,…
Read More10 Truths about Church Tithing You Must Know
10 Truths about Church Tithing You Must Know Maintaining a healthy ministry requires consistent church tithing from your parishioners. Ministry leaders who aren’t super involved in finances, however, might not realize just how vital this biblical duty is for the congregation. And among those who do recognize the importance, many haven’t noticed just how tight…
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