The ChurchTrac Blog
Why Church Volunteers Burnout [How to Fix It]
Volunteers are what keep the church going! No church is immune to the problem of volunteer burnout. The question is: How do we avoid it and how do we fix it when it happens? This post will help us better understand ministry burnout and wh...
The Do's and Don'ts of Church Volunteer Scheduling
What's the best way to recruit volunteers and keep them on your team? This is a vital question for any church leader to ask. Because more than any leader, more than even donations, volunteers are what keep the church going! Without a team of volunteers, ...
Stripe Donations: The Right Choice For Church Giving?
Thousands of ministries use Stripe to accept donations across the world. As a church leader, you may be asking yourself... "Should we upgrade our donation system?" You've come to the right place! We'll explore what Stripe is, its benefits and drawbac...
25 Awesome Church Planting Podcasts
Every church planter needs to sit under the experience and wisdom of others who have gone before them. Otherwise, you'll miss out on the opportunity to learn from mistakes others have made. That's why church planting podcasts are such a great resource! A...
Church Revitalization: Why Every Church Needs It
As church attendance declines, the call for church revitalization resonates louder than ever. Church revitalization isn't just a strategic option; it's a necessary journey every congregation should embrace to have a lasting impact on our communities. I'v...
ChurchTrac: The Best Church Planting Software
Planting a church is like learning how to bake your first cake - it's a thrill, but without the right tools, it can get messy! Much like cakes, there are many "recipes" for planting a church... but they all call for one thing: Church Management Software ...
Quickbooks for Churches: The Best Accounting Software?
Quickbooks is the most popular accounting software used by small businesses in North America. That has some church leaders asking: "Can I use Quickbooks for church?" If you've never used Quickbooks before, or if you've been using the program so long t...
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. ...