Is your church looking for additional funding for a special project or area? Faith-based grants for churches do exist and we’re here to help you find out how to apply for them. Typically, there are focus areas that eligible organizations are pursuing when applying for a grant. Perhaps it’s support projects for local communities or economic development in your area. Youth development, social services to improve your community, and other human services are great places to start. A government entity will either approve or deny your full proposal for a grant to be used only for the specified proje ..read more

What is the best church font? What typefaces are going to represent your ministry the best? While there is no obvious answer for those questions, in this article, we hope to provide you with some tips and resources to help your church find the right fonts for its writing. We’re going to explore everything you need to know about fonts and why choosing a font for your church even matters. We’re also going to explore tips and tricks to help you choose the right church fonts for all of the copy you’ll be writing. Ready to dive into the world of fonts? Let’s go. Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Ta ..read more

Fact: People are using Google for every little decision they make in life. We Google restaurants, transportation schedules, dry cleaners, and tree trimmers. Just this week I entered this three word phrase into a google search box: Best Hair Comb. As embarrassing as that is, it illustrates the fact that people search for literally everything you can imagine. Churches need to start taking this to heart. For centuries churches have understood that visibility was important. This is why churches were built with spires or crosses that rose above all the other buildings in town. It mad ..read more

There are many amazing Bible verses about growth that speak to the concept of growth, both in a spiritual and personal sense. One notable example is found in 2 Peter 3:18 (NIV), where the apostle Peter encourages believers: “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.” This verse underscores the idea that spiritual growth is an ongoing process that involves deepening one’s understanding of God’s grace and developing a closer relationship with Jesus Christ. The parable of the mustard seed, shared by Jesus in Matthew 13:31 ..read more

When it comes to building a church website one of the first questions we ask every client is “Who are you trying to reach?” This is the question of church website targeting. While we have heard every answer under the sun to that question, there is one that we seem to get more often than all the others. Churches consistently tell us “We want to reach everybody.” Often they will accompany that answer with a very spiritual backing. “Jesus accepted everyone, so I think we should do the same.” Well, we agree with you that both Jesus and your website should accept everybody, but the q ..read more

In the digital age, churches are embracing technology to build deeper connections with their communities through interactive websites. These online platforms offer more than just service times and contact information; they create dynamic spaces for engagement, education, and community building. From live-streamed sermons and virtual prayer rooms to interactive Bible studies and online giving, these websites cater to modern worshippers’ needs, making faith more accessible and engaging. By harnessing the power of interactivity, churches are not only reaching their members more effectively but al ..read more

There’s no doubt that today’s Christian comedy scene features some great talent with enough funny material to keep even the toughest audience in stitches. What makes Christian comedy funny? The quickest and laziest route to a laugh is the dirty joke. Much more skill, however, is required to produce laughs with clean jokes. The Christian comedian connects with their audience and makes them see familiar things from different perspectives, making it impossible not to laugh. Whether you want to show certain comedy videos from Christian comedians during a Sunday service or event. Or perhaps you are ..read more

A strong call to action is the foundation of every great marketing effort. Giving people information isn’t worth much if there’s nothing they can do about it. We see these calls to action everywhere every day, from ads telling us to “Buy Now!” to influencers telling us to follow, like, or subscribe to sermons on Sunday giving us practical applications for the message. A call to action actually gets people to do things. So why aren’t there any on your church website? In this article, we’re going to explore calls to action, and how you can use them effectively on your website to grab the at ..read more

Church Website SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is more important today that it ever has been. It is the way we learn about just about everything. Need a plumber? Google it. Want to know if a restaurant is any good? Ask Siri. This is how we make decisions. The bigger the decision, the more likely someone is to start with an online search. If people are unwilling to go to a restaurant before they check out the reviews online, they are certainly going to do several searches before they buy a car or a new home. And one of the biggest (and best) decisions anyone will make in their life is to ..read more

Church events are more than just regularly scheduled services; they are gatherings that promote unity, foster relationships, and strengthen the community bond. Church events are for all age groups! Your church community gets to know each other through these events, building trust and solidifying fellowship. There are plenty of super fun church event ideas to get your creative juices going! This sense of community can significantly contribute to an individual’s fulfillment and satisfaction in their church experience. It’s rewarding to put together creative church event ideas that foster communi ..read more