The ChurchTrac Blog
Does My Church Need A Campus Map?
Question: Would you invite friends over to your house for a dinner party, and not give them an address or tell them how to get there? Of course not! Unlike your house, Google Maps isn't going to cut it when it comes to directing new guests that visit y...
2 Reasons You Should Be Using Child Check-In
Parents today place a large emphasis on the safety of their children. To reach these parents, it helps when a church puts that same emphasis on the safety of the children in their building. Thankfully, there's one very simple thing any church can do to e...
I wish my small church was...
I'm the Connection Director at my church and I love it. I could not possibly love this small-but-mighty group of believers more than I already do! And yet... if I'm really honest... I have other feelings lurking beneath the surface. It's time I confess t...
Pursuing Lost Sheep With ChurchTrac
According to Gallup, we are now at an all-time low for regular church attendance. And that trend isn't showing signs of slowing down. The parable of the lost sheep is among the most famous of all that Jesus shared. Just like sheep, we are all prone to w...
Best Free and Open Source Church Apps
Running a church in the 21st century means using 21st-century tools. But most options come at a price. At ChurchTrac, we're all about simplifying ministry. So let's take a look at some free apps your church can use! Though there are hundreds of great sof...
Migrating To ChurchTrac Online Giving
When it comes to switching online giving providers, churches often feel stuck. Why? They depend on their old platform for a large % of donations. They worry switching could result in losing some donors. All web links, social media, and QR codes p...
Is Venmo Right For My Church?
Venmo is one of the largest peer-to-peer mobile payment services. Much like Cash App, Venmo's popularity leads many churches and nonprofit organizations to rely on it to increase their online giving. The simplicity also appeals greatly to church planters&...
Should my Church Have A Newsletter?
Did you know that only 1/4 of your people are actually reading your church emails? You may be thinking... Well, not at my church. Besides, those stats are probably old or made up! Not made up. The stats are from from a recent MailChimp Survey. So if onl...
4 Ways Jump The Summertime Slump
With summertime fast approaching...we're getting ready for vacations, trips to the beach, family visits, BBQ's, pool parties, families moving, ice cream trucks, and the smell of freshly cut lawns. Did I miss anything? Oh ya...and our churches will be gh...