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Do You Need A Church Website Redesign? Probably
Do You Need A Church Website Redesign? Probably The way people interact with church websites has changed significantly. Today, over 60% of all internet traffic comes from mobile devices, which means many church websites are being viewed in ways they were...
Pastor Salary By Church Size - Where Do You Stand?
Are you trying to determine how much to pay your pastor? Or are you a pastor wondering how your current compensation compares to others? This article walks you through the average pastor salary in 2026, pastor salary by church size, and how to determine t...
How to Pay Church Interns (W-2 vs 1099 vs Scholarship)
Most church interns should be paid as W-2 employees. Interns rarely qualify as 1099 contractors, and scholarships can only be used in very limited, education-specific situations. Paying interns incorrectly can result in IRS penalties, back taxes, and lab...
How The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Impacts Charitable Giving
For the first time in years, church members who don’t itemize their tax deductions will receive a direct charitable deduction for giving. This new rule removes a common frustration many faithful donors have experienced since the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs...
Released: ChurchTrac Worship App
Are you a worship leader or musician that uses a tablet to view all your music? ChurchTrac has just launched a dedicated Worship App. And it pairs very nicely with all the other worship updates we recently launched. A Dedicated App For Your Worship Songs ...
Worship & Scheduling Updates 2026
As a worship leader in charge of leading teams and planning services, it is important that you have tools that help both you and your team. With the most recent update to the Worship & Scheduling features, planning and leading your worship services is eas...
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Upbeat Easter Worship Songs [2026]
Easter Sunday is coming! If you're looking for one or two more songs to round out your worship setlist, look no further! I've compiled a list of some of the best Resurrection-themed worship songs for you. The resurrection of Jesus is the biggest event in ...
Top 20 Good Friday Songs and Hymns for Worship
We’ve put together a list of the Top Good Friday Contemporary Songs and Hymns to help spark a joyful noise from your church this Easter—“But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 15:57). I hope...
Free Church Texting: Is It Actually Free?
"As a pastor, I’ve personally tested multiple church texting platforms that promise free messaging. What I discovered was sobering. While some offer a no-cost entry point, there is always a cost (often paid with data, privacy, or control). And when it c...