The ChurchTrac Blog
How Much Does a Church Website Cost? (The Real Numbers)
Here's the reality: 85% of visitors check your website before they visit your church. Whether you're building a new site or updating an old one, you need to know the costs of building a church website. You have a few options, and the costs range from ba...
Why Your Church Newsletter Isn’t Getting Read (And How to Fix It)
Most church newsletters don’t get read. And if they do, they’re skimmed, ignored, or forgotten. What if your church newsletter could do more than inform? What if it could connect and grow your ministry? TL;DR:This article explains why most church ne...
What Is Church Donor Management Software? Features, Benefits, and Options
Most churches today collect donations online, but not all church giving tools are created equal. Unlike tools like Paypal or Venmo, church donor management software is specifically designed to handle the unique needs of churches. In this post, we...
How Long Should a Church Keep Financial Records?
How long should a church keep financial records? It’s a question every pastor, admin, or finance team eventually faces and one that can come back to bite you if you guess wrong. Because “I thought we didn’t need that anymore” doesn’t go over ...
Tap To Give For Churches: What You Need To Know
According to a recent Pew Research survey, 41% of Americans say they use no cash at all during a typical week—that’s nearly double the number from 2015. And that shift isn’t just happening in stores or restaurants. It’s happening in churches, too....
Need Sermon Series Ideas? Use This Free Generator
Getting sermon series ideas can sometimes be a challenge. Unfortunately, the internet is filled with bloggers posting mediocre content with half-put-together Biblical foundations. Or worse... It's just AI-generated slop with references to wrong scriptur...
Your Church Needs A Christian Web Designer: Here's Why
In today’s world, partnering with a Christian web developer can make all the difference in your church’s digital presence. Whether someone is checking service times, streaming a sermon, or deciding whether to visit in person, your website is often th...
Why Christian Stock Photos Are Sabotaging Your Church’s Website
You’ve spent time and energy creating a site that’s inviting and informative—only to realize it still feels… off. It might be the smiling family that doesn’t attend your church, or the perfectly lit sanctuary that looks nothing like your conver...
How To Pick a Good Domain Name for Your Church Website
In today's digital world, your church's domain name is basically your front door online. It’s what people type into their browsers (URL), what’s printed on your invite cards, and what gets shared on social media when someone says, “You should check...