The ChurchTrac Blog
12 Church Fundraising Ideas That Actually Work
Attention, fundraising heroes! Prepare to unleash the power of success as we embark on a thrilling quest to revolutionize your church fundraising game. Picture this: a world where lackluster ideas are banished, and only the tried-and-tested gems remain t...
New Feature: Church File Cloud Storage
ChurchTrac now has built-in file storage for churches. This gives you a place to store all of your ministry documents and media securely in the cloud. And it's all included with our all-in-one church management software. Why ChurchTrac File Storag...
Understanding Benevolence Funds: A Guide for Church Leaders
As a church leader at a small church, you know firsthand the importance of caring for those in need within your congregation and community. That's why you need to make a Benevolence Fund a crucial part of your ministry strategy. These funds serve as a lif...
The 7 Benefits of Church Check In Software
With the evolution of church management systems, accomplishing this task is easier than ever before. The secret weapon? Church Check-In Software. What is a check-in system for a church? It's a tool that simplifies, organizes, and secures children's...
The Ultimate Guide to Expository Preaching
As a preacher or pastor, effectively communicating God's Word is paramount to the spiritual growth and understanding of your congregation. One powerful method of achieving this is through expository preaching. Expository preaching is a teaching method tha...
The Best Small Church Accounting Software? What to Look For
When searching for "church accounting software", you'll be served up with ads from half a dozen companies that feature nonprofit accounting or fund accounting software churches. The problem? Most accounting tools are NOT designed for small and mid-sized...
What Should Go On A Church Website?
Today's challenge: Describe your church website in 5 words or less. Here are some common responses I hear from church leaders when they answer the challenge: "Slow and outdated" "A work in progress" And my personal favorite - "Unchanging...like J...
Successful Fundraising: Letter Templates for Your Mission Trip
Mission trips can be expensive. Even a short-term mission trip requires a lot of monetary support! That's why fundraising letters are so crucial to your mission trip preparations. Requesting prayer and financial support through a mission trip suppor...
How to Create an Amazing Church Annual Report
We know most church leaders aren't as excited about their annual report as they are about Christmas or Easter service. For many, these reports can feel bureaucratic and boring. Plus they feel like a chore to make! What if I told you that your annual repo...