For Churches

How to Build a Church Website (Template): Create a Designed Site for Under $100

04.04.2013 by Bob 1 comment
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If you haven’t noticed by now, church websites have been popping up all over the internet. Some are good…some are not so good. Whether you have a church of 3,000 or 300, a website is a great tool for showing others about the church and connecting with new visitors. The best part is that a [...]

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Why Did Jesus Drive the Money Changers From the Temple?

02.18.2013 by Joe Plemon 5 comments
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“When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple courts he found people selling cattle, sheep and doves, and others sitting at tables exchanging money. So he made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle; he scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables.” (John 2:13-15 NIV) What does this mean for us today? Why did Jesus drive them out?

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The Christmas Store: A Better Way to Adopt a Family at Christmas

12.21.2012 by Rich Avery 6 comments
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During the Christmas season, our awareness of the needs of others is heightened. Many Christians and churches look for opportunities to “adopt” children or families in need and provide Christmas gifts for them. But we don’t always think about how the way we give can actually hurt the family we’re trying to bless.

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Should Pastors and Missionaries Depend on Our Financial Support?

11.08.2012 by Chris 12 comments
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Have you ever wondered why full-time pastors, ministers and missionaries depend so much on your support? Have you ever wondered if that model was even biblical? I have.

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7 Ways to Invest in Your Pastor’s Personal and Spiritual Growth

09.21.2012 by Rich Avery 1 comment
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October is Clergy Appreciation Month – an opportunity for churches and church members to say thanks and show appreciation to their pastor (or pastoral staff) for the work they do as the spiritual shepherd(s) of their church. Here are some fantastic ideas!

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Are Church Giving Kiosks a Good Thing?

09.07.2012 by Rich Avery 26 comments
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I attended a missions conference at a very large church in the Orlando area six years ago and was struck by a machine sitting in the lobby. At first, I thought it looked like an ATM. But it wasn’t. After a closer look, I discovered that this curious machine was a giving kiosk.

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10 Ways For Churches to Save Budget Dollars

08.31.2012 by Guest 5 comments

Church leaders are burdened with being good stewards of God’s money and managing church resources is every bit as challenging as any other organization. The economic downturn has taken its toll on churches all across America and they are looking for ways to cut spending while attempting to maintain their mission and charitable work . . .

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Why Do Pastors Always Talk About Money?

08.03.2012 by Rich Avery 32 comments
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“Why do pastors always talk about money at church?” It’s a question I’m asked every now and then when someone finds out I’m a pastor.

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8 Reasons People Don’t Give to Church

07.17.2012 by Guest 30 comments

Churches exist to develop people in the Christian faith and to spread the message of the Gospel. While the Word of God is free, often times spreading the good news is not and it takes money to do so. So why don’t all Christians support their church?

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5 Steps to Improve Your Church Email Marketing

07.12.2012 by Guest 1 comment
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When it comes to impacting your community with the message of Christ, the internet is often considered one of the ultimate tools. With the spread of social networking sites and mobile devices, nearly everyone can be reached instantly online. Unfortunately, many churches today are not fully harnessing the power of the internet. One way that churches can connect and grow their impact in their communities is by leveraging the use of email marketing…

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6 Wonderful Benefits Of Church Membership

03.12.2012 by Guest 20 comments

According to a report in the Christian Post, church membership is down in the two largest Christian denominations. While the article admits that further research needs to be done to answer the question “why”, the report does state that “church-goers” who are in their 20s and 30s may attend a congregation but “resist” joining them.

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