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November 2022

November 16, 2022

6 Ways to Make Your Church More Welcoming

The recent pandemic hamstrung many efforts for churches to expand and bring in new attendees...

November 15, 2022

Designing Your Church Gift Shop: 7 Tips

Gift shops are quickly becoming essential parts of big churches. They’re places for everyone to...

November 10, 2022

5 Impactful Changes You Should Make to Your Church Property

Your church is more than its bricks and mortar. It’s the hearts, minds, and spirits...

October 2022

October 20, 2022

What Should Pastors Take Away From the Pandemic?

The COVID-19 pandemic saw the world stand still. Suddenly, people couldn't leave their houses and...

October 20, 2022

6 Points Christians Should Consider Before Getting Married

Christians considering marriage to their partner and want to ensure their relationship can withstand the...

October 19, 2022

Designing Your Church for LEED Certification

As stewards of God’s creation, we must make sustainable choices where possible and wisely use...

October 18, 2022

Managing Unlawful Activity Within a Church Organization: 8 Pointers

Churches are safe havens for anyone who calls them home. Even though people find new...

October 17, 2022

3 Landscaping Tips to Help Beautify Your Church Property

Your church’s landscaping can offer a welcoming entrance into your church. Additionally, a few landscaping...

October 14, 2022

Should Your Church Join Habitat for Humanity?

If you want to do a hands-on project, get outdoors, and join a mission that...

October 13, 2022

5 Things You Should Know About Building a New Church

The decision to build a new church is exciting for everyone involved. Whether your congregation...

October 12, 2022

4 Cost-Effective Ways to Cover Repairs to Your Church

As a pastor, deacon, or church administrator, you’re probably wondering how you can cover repairs...

September 2022

September 20, 2022

Are Christians Allowed to Play the Lottery?

Are Christians allowed to play the lottery? The answer is a resounding yes! There is...

September 19, 2022

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Moving Your Church

The decision to move your church isn’t one to take lightly. Some churches first entered...

September 16, 2022

7 Simple Ways You Can Help Senior Church Members

Christians have a calling to serve others, but some might get overlooked within the church...

September 13, 2022

5 Pieces of New Technology That Help Facilitate Church Management

Church management can be a tricky process. You don’t want the organizational side of things...

September 12, 2022

6 Generous Ways to Help Your Neighbors

If you live next door to someone in need, you might feel called to help...

September 06, 2022

Creating a Christian Prayer Room: 8 Tips

Making a prayer room is an excellent way to prioritize your time with God. It’s...

August 2022

August 17, 2022

How Can Your Church Avoid Liability Issues?

At church, God heals your soul through worship and praise. He takes care of your...

August 16, 2022

7 Fun After-Church Activities for Your Study Group

Small study groups are a great way to extend Christian fellowship beyond Sunday morning service....

August 11, 2022

Putting Together a Party for Your Study Group: 5 Tips

The people in your Bible study can quickly become your most trusted friends. Together, you...

August 10, 2022

How to Successfully Relocate Your Church: 7 Pointers

Relocating to a new church building can be a stressful and uncertain time for parishioners,...

August 09, 2022

5 Small Business Ideas for Christian Entrepreneurs

Have you ever wanted to start your own business? Becoming an entrepreneur takes a lot...

July 2022

July 22, 2022

Helping a Church Member With Past Substance Abuse Issues: 5 Tips

Substance abuse can completely wreck a person’s life. If one of your church members is...

July 18, 2022

How to Make Exercise an Act of Worship

The Bible tells you that man looks at the outward appearance, but God cares about...

July 15, 2022

9 Fun Ways to Spend Your Confirmation Money

Both Catholic and Methodist churches practice infant baptism. When kids in these denominations become teenagers,...

July 11, 2022

7 Strategies to Grow Kids’ Ministry in Your Church

Are you ready for more growth in your kids' ministry? Making improvements and watching the...

June 2022

June 21, 2022

7 Simple Improvements to Make to Your Church Property This Summer

Summer is the season for renovation. Warm weather means you have an excellent opportunity to...

June 15, 2022

Planning a Cross-Country Christian Road Trip: 5 Pointers

So you’ve decided to take a cross-country road trip this summer? Get ready to have...

June 15, 2022

5 Spring Get-Together Ideas for Your Bible Group

In John 15:15, Jesus said, “I no longer call you servants, because a servant does...

June 13, 2022

10 Retirement Gift Ideas for Your Pastor

Retirement is a hard but exciting time in the life of a pastor. It can...