The ChurchTrac Blog
Why Every Church Should Have a Prayer Hotline
Calling all prayer warriors! Imagine a 24/7 emergency hotline for prayer. As someone who believes (and has personally seen) the power of prayer... let me show you why YOUR church should consider starting a prayer hotline and the best way to start. The ...
Top 15 Group Games for Youth Ministry
More than 2 million young people attend church camps in the United States every summer (Building Faith). If you're making plans to ensure your students experience all of the fun and life-changing experiences at camp this summer (or maybe you're just...
5 Must Haves of a Church Giving App
Churches that introduce digital giving to their congregation have reported as much as a 32% increase in overall giving and engagement (Source). It's easy to see why a church giving app is a must-have for any church. Here are the 5 must-haves you should ...
Stream It or Leave It? 5 Questions to Ask About Your Church Livestream
Does your church livestream its service? If you're like a lot of churches today you probably do! There was a time when live streaming was completely necessary. This article is not intended to sway you one way or the other, but to present you with al...
Oriental Trading for VBS Supplies? Um Yes!
There's a VBS supplies source that has everything you need and is more affordable than Amazon. I want to talk about why the Oriental Trading Company is the best place to turn when you're prepping for the biggest week on your Children's Ministry calendar!...
New Feature: Add My Family
If only there was an easy way to get your your people's info without chasing down your members to fill out a card and input all of that data... Say hello to our newest feature: Add My Family! What Is Add My Family? This feature gives your church a cust...
Pastor Salary By Church Size - Where Do You Stand?
Are you a church trying to determine how much to pay your pastor? Are you a minister seeking to find out how your current salary measures up to that of others? This article covers average salary, pastor salary by church size, and how to determine the be...
What Is a Sermonette? (And When to Use One)
The average sermon length is 39 minutes. But in most situations outside of a church service, 39 minutes of speaking isn't practical. You need a delivery method for the Gospel that's easy to deliver a powerful message! For this, you use a sermonett...
Church Bulletin Design 101: Tips, Templates, and More
In the words of the late Mitch Hedberg... "When someone hands you a flyer, it's like they're saying 'Here, YOU throw this away.'" That's because most flyers are boring, poorly designed, and don't offer value to the recipient. What if we could rethink...