This is a guest post by Marc Estes, CEO of VisitorReach. There are moments in history when God’s activity becomes unmistakable, not because the world is suddenly righteous, but because people are suddenly hungry. I believe we’re living in one…
This is a guest post by Jeff Harvey, Senior Manager of Content Marketing at Subsplash. We live in a world that celebrates “more.” More growth, more programs, more digital presence. We’ve been told that to reach more people, we must…
A few weeks ago, I sat across from a church leader who admitted he hadn’t opened his financial dashboard in over a month. It wasn’t because he didn’t care. It was because he didn’t trust it. “I’ve got the numbers,”…
As you lead your church in 2026, the world—and the church—is shifting faster than anyone expected. Even more surprising, the shifts include a lot of positive movement—surges in faith among the next generation and rising commitment to Christ. Yes, there…
This is a guest post by Ben Elmore, CEO of Servant. Servant is a full-service agency helping leaders amplify their mission through strategy, technology, and transformative digital experiences. Every pastor feels it: the quiet pressure to keep up on technology.…
This is a post by Denise Craig, CEO of The Church Network, empowering church administrative leaders with practical tools, expert training, and a supportive community. Let’s face it—something’s off in leadership today. Whether it’s in boardrooms or church pulpits, we’ve…
So you want to learn how to become a pastor. You might feel a deep, persistent tug on your heart. Maybe you’ve sensed God calling you to ministry, or others have affirmed a pastoral gift in you. Either way, stepping…
Church leaders today carry a weight our predecessors never imagined. Beyond preaching and pastoral care, we’re managing teams, engaging congregations, overseeing budgets, and navigating digital transformation—all while trying to avoid burnout. That’s where a Church Management Software (ChMS) comes in.…
One of the ways you know you’re making progress is that you stop having the same discussion over and over again. If you’re discussing the same issues on your team or at home year after year, you’re probably stuck. When…
As you get older, you get wiser, right? Well, I hope so, and that’s what this video is about. I turn sixty this month. On the one hand, that sounds impossible to believe. On the other hand, of course, I’m…
Church marketing is often misunderstood and misrepresented, yet it’s one of the most powerful ways your church can reach your community. At its core, marketing is about communication—sharing who you are, what you believe, and why it matters. You may…
Should pastors know who gives to their church? It’s a question that never fails to bring out strong opinions, no matter which side you land on. And I get it—this is a weighty decision for any church: We’ve wrestled with…