One of the toughest parts of a ministry leader's job is knowing where a volunteer will fit best in your organization. You have to discern their interests, gifting, and personality in order to put them where they will flourish. Sometimes it feels like you...
Just in time for fall, we've launched our latest update to ChurchTrac ChMS. Here are the 3 biggest additions we've made... 1. New Look 👀 We've updated the look of the software to be more modern and sleek. Whether you’re interacting with the dashboa...
One of the best ways to keep track of and follow up with guests is to have them fill out a connection card. I've written about how to make the best connect card › I found a little hack that could take things to the next level for your church that I want...
It's time to talk about how we label newcomers at our churches. Why? Because labels matter more than we may realize We usually call them "visitors" or "guests". I began thinking about these labels and wondered...Does it matter which we use? Even tho...
Thanks to QR codes and smartphones, it's sometimes easier for guests to fill out an online connection card than it is to complete a physical one. Let's talk about some of the benefits of virtual connection cards and how you can easily create one directly ...
Online giving is quickly becoming the preferred way people support their church. This is a great thing for the church. If the online giving platform your church uses offers recurring giving, you could see a significant increase in overall giving at your c...
Have you been in ministry for more than 5 minutes? Then you've certainly run across the same frustrating and awkward scenario I have: A volunteer just isn't working out. There are lots of reasons this happens. But thankfully, there is a way to rescue ...
Show of hands: Who would jump at the chance to fulfill the Great Commission in a way that's both simple and FUN? ✋ Of course you would! I'll bet most of the people at your church would, too. My church has put our heads together and come up with some r...
Did you get into ministry because you were gifted in book-keeping? Probably not. Most ministers are focused on the mission of their organization and leave managing the finances to experts. But that's not the end of the story. There are many different acc...