One of the most common conversations I get into with church leaders centers around succession. Often the conversations are focused on the senior pastor but I have come to believe that every ministry leader, regardless of position, needs to be thinking about succession. Whatever position you are in, you won’t be in that position forever.  Let that sink in for a second. You won’t be here forever. Every ministry leader is an interim ministry leader. We are all temporary.  Because of this, one of the most important things you can do right now is multiply yourself. You may or may not be ..read more

Recently, I’ve been watching The Chosen with my wife. I’m on Season 2. Yes, I know, I’m behind. I guess I’m a late adopter. Anyway, I watched an episode last week where Jesus spent the entire day healing sick people and the disciples spent the entire day arguing with each other. The big moment in the episode is when the argument is at its peak. Just then, Jesus stumbles back into their camp and he’s beyond exhausted—emotionally and even physically. He’s so tired and worn out that he just falls into his bed.  The episode was incredibly moving and provided a vivid picture of how Jesus pour ..read more

Every church needs a team of volunteers to help with tasks like childcare, hospitality, setup/teardown, worship, and more. But it’s not so simple to actually build a reliable team of people who will freely give their time and effort to your church community. Using a church management software can certainly help you organize volunteers…but how do you get people to commit to volunteering in the first place?  ..read more

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If you are the pastor or church leader of a growing congregation, you are likely excited, encouraged, and perhaps a little overwhelmed. You also may be processing which adjustments you need to make to accommodate this growth and steward the momentum within your congregation. How can you best serve your congregation? Who should you hire ..read more

Growing your church means reaching more people, accommodating your existing church members, and better serving the community. There are many ways to grow your church, and using church management software (ChMS) is one of them.  ..read more

Church planting expands your church's reach, allowing you to spread God’s Word in new places. It’s a very involved task with multiple moving parts, which may be tough to track manually. Fortunately, we offer church management software solutions to help you manage your church plants ..read more

There’s something counterintuitive about becoming a great leader. You have to do some stuff that doesn’t seem to make sense. I’m going to share something in this post that has set me free to get good at my job, and led me to more joy in my work. I’m hoping it does the same for you.   How do you actually get better at your job? You need to give yourself the freedom to do three things.   ..read more

Church management software helps you manage daily operations in your church – that much is a given. Many people already know that church management software automates administrative tasks, keeps track of member information, and performs other tasks ..read more

A church administrator's role is essential to your church's daily operations. Because church administrators are important, you need the best person for the job. Scripture even emphasizes the importance of hiring the right person in Proverbs 26:10: “Like an archer who wounds at random is one who hires a fool or any passer-by ..read more