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Roughly 34% of you will not see this blog post till next week because you are still recovering from last week's Easter Festivities! (I made that up but probably accurate) But... when you eventually get back around to logging into your ChMS software, we'v...
Chat GPT: Your Sermon Writing Sidekick, Not Replacement
With ChatGPT becoming more popular and helpful, many pastors are looking for tips and guidance for ChatGPT sermon prep. If you're one of those pastors, look no further! Here is the complete guide for ChatGPT sermon preparation. In this post, I'll share t...
5 Email Templates That Boost Church Fundraising
One of the most important responsibilities you have as a church leader is fundraising, and the primary way churches raise money is through the weekly tithe. What if there was a way to increase donations at your church so you could expand your ministry an...
9 Lessons Churches Can Learn from Recession-Proof Businesses
An economic downturn is a stressful time for any organization, especially ones that rely on donations from people who are under a serious financial crunch. But what if there were things you could do to fortify your church from the impact of a recession? ...
New Feature: Service Element Resources
Worship outlines simplify the process of planning your worship services. Just pick the songs you want to play and add your various service elements throughout. Compared to songs, elements were always lacking the ability to attach files or add links in t...
11 High-Impact Fundraisers for Unforgettable Church Camps
Raising money for church camp can be a challenge. Whatever you do has to be equal parts fun and effective to really work! We want every student to go, even the ones that can't afford to on their own. So we reached out to other church leaders to compile a...
The Importance of Ascension Day: Why It Matters for Protestant Christians
Ascension Day, sometimes called Ascension Thursday or Holy Thursday, is a feast day observed by Christians all over the world to observe the day that Jesus Christ ascended to heaven 40 days after Easter. In some countries, it is even a public holiday! Th...
5 Mailchimp Alternatives for Churches and Nonprofits
Email marketing tools offer nonprofits and churches valuable ways to reach out to members, promote events, and keep followers connected to the ministry. Out of the growing list of email marketing software options, Mailchimp is the most popular. But it may...
Should Churches and Nonprofits Use Mailchimp? Probably...
As churches and nonprofit organizations adapt to the online world, choosing the right email marketing platform is crucial for staying connected with their people. For many, Mailchimp emerged as a popular choice with robust email marketing tools and a smal...