The ChurchTrac Blog
What is Church Management Software?
Running a church isn’t just about Sunday mornings. Between managing volunteers, tracking donations, following up with guests, and planning events, there’s a lot to keep up with. That’s where Church Management Software (or ChMS) comes in. In this gu...
How to Create an Amazing Church Annual Report
Let’s be real—most church leaders don’t get nearly as excited about their annual report as they do for Christmas or Easter. It can feel boring, bureaucratic, and like just another chore. But what if your annual report is actually one of the most po...
Excel Templates for Churches
Excel and churches seem like a match made in heaven - after all, what's more divine than a perfectly organized spreadsheet? ...okay, lots of things. But they're still pretty great! But just because you can find templates for things like church directorie...
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. This post is a complete guide on the topic of in-kind donations. We’ll...
Our Favorite VBS Crafts for 2025
Grab your glitter and glue guns, fellow craft crusaders! It’s that time of year again when Vacation Bible School turns your church into a whirlwind of creativity, laughter, and glittery chaos! We've seen our fair share of VBS shenanigans, and let me t...
Prayer Walls: The Ultimate Guide
A prayer wall or prayer board is the best tool to give prayer warriors at your church. But this tool extends well beyond the prayer team. It has the capability of boosting the prayer life of your entire church family! Here's everything you need to know a...
How Can Churches Use AI Technology?
The next big innovation in artificial intelligence has just been released. But unless you spend a lot of time on social media, you may not have heard about it. ChatGPT is a neural network learning model that's been trained to generate nearly any type of ...
How To Put Your Church On Google Maps
Want to put your church on the map? Having your church listed on Google Maps is the #1 way to grow your church's reach beyond the search bar. And the way you put your church on Google Maps is to create a Google My Business Listing. We're going to cover w...
Heavenly Hospitality: Crafting the Perfect Welcome Bag for Your Church Guests
Is your church's welcome ministry in need of some reinforcement? Introducing the church welcome bag - the ultimate way to make sure your guests come back for more heavenly goodness. Church welcome packets are a great way to help your visitors feel like g...