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I wish my small church was...
I'm the Connection Director at my church and I love it. I could not possibly love this small-but-mighty group of believers more than I already do! And yet... if I'm really honest... I have other feelings lurking beneath the surface. It's time I confess t...
Pursuing Lost Sheep With ChurchTrac
According to Gallup, we are now at an all-time low for regular church attendance. And that trend isn't showing signs of slowing down. The parable of the lost sheep is among the most famous of all that Jesus shared. Just like sheep, we are all prone to w...
Best Free and Open Source Church Apps
Running a church in the 21st century means using 21st-century tools. But most options come at a price. At ChurchTrac, we're all about simplifying ministry. So let's take a look at some free apps your church can use! Though there are hundreds of great sof...
Migrating To ChurchTrac Online Giving
When it comes to switching online giving providers, churches often feel stuck. Why? They depend on their old platform for a large % of donations. They worry switching could result in losing some donors. All web links, social media, and QR codes p...
Is Venmo Right For My Church?
Venmo is one of the largest peer-to-peer mobile payment services. Much like Cash App, Venmo's popularity leads many churches to rely on it to increase their online giving. As we all know, just because something's popular doesn't mean it's the best. I'll ...
Should my Church Have A Newsletter?
Did you know that only 1/4 of your people are actually reading your church emails? You may be thinking... Well, not at my church. Besides, those stats are probably old or made up! Not made up. The stats are from from a recent MailChimp Survey. So if onl...
4 Ways Jump The Summertime Slump
With summertime fast approaching...we're getting ready for vacations, trips to the beach, family visits, BBQ's, pool parties, families moving, ice cream trucks, and the smell of freshly cut lawns. Did I miss anything? Oh ya...and our churches will be gh...
Church Texting For Free
Want to text your church, but don't want to pay for it? Thanks to one of our long-time ministry partners who discovered this deal, your ministry may be eligible to receive hundreds of dollars in Twilio credits to go towards sending mass texts to your c...
Should My Church Use Cash App?
Cash App is extremely popular with churches. But does that mean your church should use it? I'm going to cover the good, the not-so-good, and the ugly. After reading this, you'll know with 100% certainty if accepting donations via the Cash App is right fo...