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How To Ask For Donations (Without Asking)
What if I told you that your church's giving could increase...all without asking your people to give? Sounds crazy, right? After working with hundreds of churches, I've noticed a pattern with almost every church that has developed a healthy donor base. ...
Does My Church Use Too Many Giving Platforms?
Pop Quiz: Between peer-to-peer payment apps and dedicated giving platforms, how many tools does your church use to accept online donations from members? 1 2-3 4-5 6 or more We've helped thousands of churches with their digital gi...
Why Church Podcasts Are Important
Close to 70 million people listened to podcasts in 2023. This number is projected to reach over 110 million listeners by 2029. Wow! So why is it important for churches to leverage podcasting? Should your church start a podcast? Come on, let's ...
The Best Church Background Check Policy
In the sacred walls of our places of worship, the safety of our congregants is critical. Background checks are a simple step all churches can take to protect our congregation. But what are these checks, and why are they vital? I'll explore the significan...
Online Giving For Churches: 4 Things to Avoid
We love saving churches money! The more money your ministry can save, the more ministry you can do. And online giving for churches is a BIG opportunity to save! But accepting donations online does come at a cost. That cost is fees. Here are 4 things to...
Sermonette Ideas For Every Occasion
Not every situation calls for a 45 minute sermon. In fact, some of the best sermons I've heard weren't sermons...they were sermonettes! That's because delivering the Gospel in a concise and powerful way can be incredibly impactful. These powerful sermo...
The Cost to Build a Church (And Actually Use It)
In a new church build, the land and building account for just 70-75% of the total expenses of a new church location (Space Designs). In addition to the land and building itself, the professional service fees, furniture, and fixtures quickly accumulate. ...
7 Church Texting Statistics You Can't Overlook
In this age of rapid technological advancement, letters have been ditched in favor of emails, landlines have been upgraded to fancy smartphones, and texting has taken over as the ultimate way to chat. Think about it: are you more likely to read a text me...
Paypal for Churches: The Ugly Truth
At 427 million users worldwide, PayPal is a popular option for churches wanting to offer online giving to their members. But just because it's popular doesn't mean it's best. There are several drawbacks to the platform. This article unveils the ugly tru...