Cost vs. Value of Proper Church Software Implementation
Whether you’re making the transition to a new software provider or getting started with church management software (ChMS) for the first time, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and rush to...
View Article5 Communication Stages of the Discipleship Process
From the time a person first steps foot in your church, you have the opportunity to communicate and trigger the discipleship process. Are you taking advantage each step of the way? 1) Visitor Follow-up...
View Article5 Ways to Communicate Thankfulness at Thanksgiving
It’s easy to be thankful when you’ve got a stomach full of turkey and pumpkin pie while watching football surrounded by family. But expressing gratitude shouldn’t be limited to Turkey Day. Especially...
View Article5 End-of-Year Financial Tips for Churches
Did you know that 30% of annual giving happens in December—and 10% occurs in just the last 3 days of the year? Donations to churches and other non-profits peak each December 31 from 12 PM until 7 PM,...
View Article3 Reasons to Nix the Creative Ministry Names
Have you ever visited a church for the first time and wondered what on earth the Ignite Ministry could possibly be? Is it a group of pyromaniacs who light things on fire? And should you be worried...
View Article5 Reasons Your Church Website Might Be Keeping Visitors Away
The first place most people will go to learn about your church—before even stepping one foot in the door—will be your website. When they get there, are they excited to join your church community in...
View Article6 Website Tips to Keep Your Church Community Connected
While your church website should be primarily targeted to potential visitors, it should also provide the necessary tools for people that are already a part of your church community. Beyond providing...
View ArticleMobile Church Management Strategies for Any Church
Ministry isn’t your typical 9 to 5 desk job. Pastors, staff, and even volunteers are often on the go. But when churches use a church management software system (ChMS) to manage their processes and...
View Article7 Integrated Online Forms Your Church Should Be Using This Summer
As people sign up for the next event or service opportunity, sign-up sheets, clipboards, and sticky notes are passed around churches haphazardly. But you don’t need this paper trail to know who’s...
View Article3 Things to Remember When Planning Your Fall Programs
After a summer sprint packed with mission trips, VBS, and camp outings, another busy school year will soon begin with its marathon programs. Now is the perfect time to reflect on last year’s programs...
View ArticleAttendee Engagement: A Marathon not a Sprint
Many pastors and members alike have become focused on the growth of their churches. With the largest churches in America exceeding tens of thousands and others growing at nearly 5
View ArticleThe 3 W’s of Church Communications
With a seemingly never-ending list of options for communicating with people—email, text message, social media, the list goes on—knowing the best way to reach individual members of your church community...
View ArticleTop 10 Things You Need to Recover from VBS this Summer
Vacation Bible School (VBS) season is upon us. With most kids now out of school, chances are you’re planning to host a VBS sometime in June or July. While you can still think clearly without the aid of...
View Article3 Things NOT to Forget When Planning Church Fall Programming
After a summer sprint packed with mission trips, VBS, and camp outings, another busy school year will soon begin with its marathon programs. Now is the perfect time to reflect on last year’s programs...
View ArticleThe 3 W’s of Church Communications
With a seemingly never-ending list of options for communicating with people—email, text message, social media, the list goes on—knowing the best way to reach individual members of your church community...
View ArticleTop 10 Things You Need to Recover from VBS this Summer
Vacation Bible School (VBS) season is upon us. With most kids now out of school, chances are you're planning to host a VBS sometime in June or July. While you can still think clearly without the aid of...
View Article3 Things NOT to Forget When Planning Church Fall Programming
After a summer sprint packed with mission trips, VBS, and camp outings, another busy school year will soon begin with its marathon programs. Now is the perfect time to reflect on last year’s programs...
View ArticleCost vs. Value of Proper Church Software Implementation
Whether you’re making the transition to a new software provider or getting started with church management software (ChMS) for the first time, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and rush to...
View Article5 End-of-Year Financial Tips for Churches
Did you know that 30% of annual giving happens in December—and 10% occurs in just the last 3 days of the year? Donations to churches and other non-profits peak each December 31 from 12 PM until 7 PM,...
View Article3 Reasons to Nix the Creative Ministry Names
Have you ever visited a church for the first time and wondered what on earth the Ignite Ministry could possibly be? Is it a group of pyromaniacs who light things on fire? And should you be worried...
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