The ChurchTrac Blog
Do Church Employees Pay Taxes?
Your church may be tax-exempt. But does that mean the church employees are tax-exempt? Here's a quick guide to help you better understand how taxes work for church employees. We'll also answer some common questions we get asked and provide links to ...
Less Is More: How Fewer Funds Can Simplify Your Church Finances
How many funds does your church have? Five? Ten? More than ten? Let's face it: Many churches have overcomplicated their finances. Do you feel like your church is one of them? Let's talk about church funds, how many are ideal, and how you can s...
Do Churches Pay Taxes? Sometimes...
Yes. Wait, hold on! Don't leave just yet. There are a few important nuances to churches and taxes that we need to cover before you can go on your merry way. Like all nonprofit organizations, churches are generally exempt from federal income tax under se...
Understanding the Security Behind Church Giving Software
$343 billion is expected to be lost to online payment fraud between 2023 and 2027. Wow! Here's the problem: Just because your church isn't a business doesn't mean your church or your members can't fall victim to scams, hackers, or fraud. Now more than e...
Olive Tree: My Go-To Bible App to Study God's Word
I have used the YouVersion Bible app for several years. If you are a new believer, I highly recommend it. But I've never had an app that I could count on to take me deep into serious study of God's Word. Until now! I recently tried Olive Tree. It's beco...
YouVersion: My Favorite Bible Study App for Beginners
I recently wrote about the best Bible apps anyone can download. Check it out here! But if you are a new Christian or are new to reading and studying the Bible, there is none better than the YouVersion Bible app. I've used YouVersion for years. It's...
Honoring Fathers: Sermon Ideas for Father's Day
On this special occasion, exploring Father's Day through the lens of Scripture not only honors the fathers in our lives but also provides profound insights into God's design for Fatherhood. In this article, we've put together 7 Father's Day sermon o...
Mothers Day Sermon Ideas to Honor Mom
As Mother's Day approaches, we are reminded of the impact that mothers have on our lives and communities. This is a special day to honor and celebrate the invaluable role of mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures in our lives. In Titus 2:3-5, the apos...
ChurchTrac: The Best Church Software for Small Churches
Managing a small church involves numerous administrative tasks, from tracking attendance to managing member information and organizing events. Church management software streamlines these processes, allowing churches to focus more on their mission and com...