The ChurchTrac Blog
How Long Should a Church Keep Financial Records?
How long should a church keep financial records? It’s a question every pastor, admin, or finance team eventually faces and one that can come back to bite you if you guess wrong. Because “I thought we didn’t need that anymore” doesn’t go over ...
Tap To Give For Churches: What You Need To Know
According to a recent Pew Research survey, 41% of Americans say they use no cash at all during a typical week—that’s nearly double the number from 2015. And that shift isn’t just happening in stores or restaurants. It’s happening in churches, too....
Need Sermon Series Ideas? Use This Free Generator
Getting sermon series ideas can sometimes be a challenge. Unfortunately, the internet is filled with bloggers posting mediocre content with half-put-together Biblical foundations. Or worse... It's just AI-generated slop with references to wrong scriptur...
Your Church Needs A Christian Web Designer: Here's Why
In today’s world, partnering with a Christian web developer can make all the difference in your church’s digital presence. Whether someone is checking service times, streaming a sermon, or deciding whether to visit in person, your website is often th...
Why Christian Stock Photos Are Sabotaging Your Church’s Website
You’ve spent time and energy creating a site that’s inviting and informative—only to realize it still feels… off. It might be the smiling family that doesn’t attend your church, or the perfectly lit sanctuary that looks nothing like your conver...
How To Pick a Good Domain Name for Your Church Website
In today's digital world, your church's domain name is basically your front door online. It’s what people type into their browsers (URL), what’s printed on your invite cards, and what gets shared on social media when someone says, “You should check...
Best Church Website Hosting Providers [2025]
Creating a church website in 2025 isn’t just a "nice-to-have"—it’s essential. Your website is often the first interaction someone has with your ministry. Whether they’re looking for service times, trying to find your livestream, or considering att...
Jotform for Churches? It's a Start
Churches can use Jotform to create a form for just about everything! Jotform boasts over 400 jaw-dropping templates (yes, really!)—think church membership forms, meal trains, prayer requests, and even donation tracking, all at your fingertips. Jot...
Want A Good Church Website? Here are the Ingredients
A whopping 80% of guests view your church’s site before they ever walk through the doors. At the bare minimum, a good church website will display service times and directions and help convey to them what your church is all about. It's your first impres...