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How Online Giving Fees Work [Save Your Church $$$]
Online giving has become crucial for churches to secure their financial future. But how do you choose the right church giving platform? How do online giving fees work? And how can we save our church money with these fees? This post covers all of that an...
Creating An Executive Pastor Job Description: A Guide
When hiring a new executive pastor, it may be difficult to know where to start. But I have good news! The first step is simple: Create an exciting executive pastor job description to post online. This post will walk you through crafting a job descriptio...
Is Tithing Tax Deductible? Everything You Need to Know About Tithes
Can members use their tithe for a tax deduction? Short answer: YES Long answer: There are a few things we have to consider... Read on to learn how tithes count as tax deductible and what doesn't before your members send their tax returns to the IRS! A...
How to Craft A Pastor Job Description [Free Download]
Hiring a new pastor is a significant (and sometimes scary!) process for any church. But the first step is simple: Create a compelling pastor job description. This complete guide will walk you through crafting a job description that attracts the best can...
The Ultimate Youth Pastor Job Description [2024]
Hiring a youth pastor is a significant (and sometimes scary!) process for any church. They'll be in charge of raising the net generation of believers at your church! But the first step is simple: Create an awesome Youth Pastor Job Description. This comp...
The 7 Deadly Sins of Church Branding
In a world shouting for attention, your church's branding isn't just a logo—it's an opportunity for connection. But there are several pitfalls we can stumble into if we're not careful. In this post, we'll cover the 7 deadly sins of church branding, ho...
5 Impactful Youth Sermon Ideas
Crafting impactful youth sermon ideas demands a blend of relevance and depth, addressing their questions, fears, and the challenges they face in today's world. That's no easy task! Here are 5 preaching topics for youth, complete with applicable bible scr...
ChurchTrac 2023 Recap
Before all of us start new diets and make our New Year's Resolution to work out more... We wanted to take a quick moment to reflect on the good tidings of this year and recap what happened with our church software in 2023. Here are some of the highlight...
Recurring Donations: A Simple Way to Increase Church Giving
Imagine a church where budgeting isn't a constant juggling act, essential programs aren't put on hold, and where the focus can truly be on serving those in need. That can be your church with just one awesome resource: Recurring Donations Online&nbs...