The ChurchTrac Blog
The Best Giving Platform for Small to Mid-Size Churches?
There are hundreds of online giving platforms being marketed towards small and mid-size churches. Unfortunately, most of them are either missing important features, have high fees, or participate in rev-sharing. If your church is processing under 1.5 mi...
Common Scams That Target Churches — How To Protect Yours
Churches are uniquely vulnerable to scams because church culture is built on trust, generosity, and a willingness to help. Scammers know this and exploit it deliberately. Here are the most common scams we see targeting churches — and what to do about t...
PraiseCharts Integration and Worship Enhancements
We've been hard at work making Worship planning in ChurchTrac even more efficient. This update includes a brand-new PraiseCharts integration, improvements to the Song Library, and several workflow enhancements requested by churches like yours. PraiseChart...
Best Study Bible for Beginners
There are so many study Bibles available today that choosing the right one can feel overwhelming—especially for someone who is new to following Jesus. After reviewing dozens of study Bibles, my top recommendation for beginners is the ESV Gospel Transfo...
Best Study Bible for Women
As a pastor, one of the most common questions I’m asked is, “What women's study Bible should I buy?” My top recommendation is the ESV Women’s Study Bible, along with a few strong alternatives depending on your needs. With so many study Bibles av...
21 VBS Game Ideas for Indoors and Outdoors
Sometimes thinking of exciting VBS games can be a challenge. Of course, classic games like duck, duck, goose, musical chairs, and Simon Says are great options. But you already know about those games! You need your games to be much more unique to help th...
Why Nobody Reads Your Church Emails (And How to Fix It)
Are you tired of sending emails to your church and having nobody read them? You are not alone. This is a common problem plaguing church leaders everywhere. They spend the time and energy to send a church email newsletter, only to have the majority of thei...
Top 100 Youth Group Icebreaker Questions
Looking for an easy way to introduce new kids to your youth group that's both fun and low-stakes? Youth ice breaker questions are an easy way to help everyone get to know each other and laugh out loud at the same time! Fun Icebreaker Questions These fun ...
The Role of a Church Treasurer: Duties and Responsibilities
Your church’s finances fuel its ministry. From paying staff to supporting missions, every dollar matters—and someone needs to steward it well. That’s where the church treasurer comes in. While every church is different, this guide breaks down the co...