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What is an In-Kind Donation? A Complete Guide For Churches and Nonprofits
In-kind donations are given to virtually every nonprofit organization. But despite their popularity, they are also one of the most misunderstood types of donations churches receive. That’s why this post will cover everything you need to know about in-ki...
Church Vision Statement VS Church Mission Statement
We refer to a "church mission and vision statement" in the same breath so often, we can start to think they're synonymous. But it's important to maintain their distinction. Because though they are tied together, each one serves a different purpose. ...
High-Impact Church Outreach Program Ideas That Build Community
The most effective way to grow your church is with a robust church outreach program. A church outreach program is the connection between your church and your surrounding community. By investing in your outreach ministry, your church members will grow in ...
Increase Church SEO: 7 Best Ways to Improve Your Church Website
Question: Would you say that your church's website has been worth the time and money your church has put into it? Has it been a useful resource to your members or helped people looking for a church in your community? Many church leaders I talk to say the...
The Best Clearstream Alternative [2023]
Are you looking for an alternative to Clearstream? Looking for an easy to use mass church texting software with better pricing than Clearstream? This article will save you time in your search for finding an all-in-one church management software to meet t...
Free Church Membership Form Template [Printable PDF]
Moving guests toward your church's membership class and deeper into your church community is the #1 goal of every church leader. We want everyone to become a member of a church and know Jesus as their savior! The best way to do that is with a church membe...
Millennials and Organized Religion: How Your Church Can Reach Millennials in 2024
"Millennials Are Leaving Organized Religion." How many times have you seen that headline (or something similar) over the past decade and a half? A river of ink has been spilled with concern over Millennials' religious beliefs. Millennials used to be the ...
Gen Z and Religion: How Churches Can Reach Generation Z in 2024
"Gen Z." "Generation Z." "Zoomers." "The least religious generation in history." You've probably heard or read all of these monikers for the up-and-coming generation. I'm a Millennial. My generation was the least religious in history, with several articl...
How to Create Engaging Icebreaker Questions for Small Groups and Bible Study
I've been using icebreaker questions all wrong! Until recently, I've always thought of icebreaker questions as a way to get things started or break awkward silence at the beginning of a small group. But they have the potential to be so much more powerful...