The ChurchTrac Blog
The Best Bible Apps [2023]
It has never been easier to access and read the Bible. There are many Bible apps in your app store that offer a wide range of features, making each one unique. With so many options to choose from, it can be overwhelming to find the right app for your need...
The Ultimate Guide to Expository Preaching
As a preacher or pastor, effectively communicating God's Word is paramount to the spiritual growth and understanding of your congregation. One powerful method of achieving this is through expository preaching. Expository preaching is a teaching method tha...
Top 13 Must-Listen Podcasts for Worship Leaders in 2024
As a worship leader, finding quality resources and information to enhance your skills and knowledge is essential. One way to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices is by listening to podcasts specifically tailored for worship leaders. ...
The Best Small Church Accounting Software? What to Look For
When searching for "church accounting software", you'll be served up with ads from half a dozen companies that feature nonprofit accounting or fund accounting software churches. The problem? Most accounting tools are NOT designed for small and mid-sized...
What Should Go On A Church Website?
Today's challenge: Describe your church website in 5 words or less. Here are some common responses I hear from church leaders when they answer the challenge: "Slow and outdated" "A work in progress" And my personal favorite - "Unchanging...like J...
Successful Fundraising: Letter Templates for Your Mission Trip
Mission trips can be expensive. Even a short-term mission trip requires a lot of monetary support! That's why fundraising letters are so crucial to your mission trip preparations. Requesting prayer and financial support through a mission trip suppor...
How to Create an Amazing Church Annual Report
We know most church leaders aren't as excited about their annual report as they are about Christmas or Easter service. For many, these reports can feel bureaucratic and boring. Plus they feel like a chore to make! What if I told you that your annual repo...
User Permissions Update
Roughly 34% of you will not see this blog post till next week because you are still recovering from last week's Easter Festivities! (I made that up but probably accurate) But... when you eventually get back around to logging into your ChMS software, we'v...
Pastor Side Hustles That Actually Earn Income
In today's fast-paced world, finding a balance between ministry and financial stability can be a challenge for many pastors. Exploring a pastor side hustle or side jobs for pastors can be a game-changer, allowing you to continue serving in ministry even w...