The ChurchTrac Blog
When to Switch Your Church ChMS?
I talk to church leaders every day. Many of them experience the same frustration: Their church management software isn't serving their needs anymore. Sometimes it feels easier to stick with what's familiar than make a necessary change. So how do you know...
5 Common Church Bookkeeping Mistakes: How To Avoid Them
These tips are all about making church finances less daunting and more manageable no matter the size of your church. By keeping good records, working together, and planning ahead, you can keep your church's finances healthy and focused on supporting your...
YouVersion: The Best Bible in a Year App
Have you ever thought, "The Bible is so big! Where do I even start?" or "I need to get back into a consistent quiet time schedule, but I don't know where to begin..."? I have great news: the YouVersion Bible App has hundreds of reading plans based o...
Free Church Tithe and Offering Software [What You Need to Know]
I've served at churches of every size and one thing they all have in common: Finding cost-saving tools is always a priority. Understandably, many churches turn to free tithe and offering software to manage their donations. However... I've witnessed firs...
Accounting for Churches: A Quickstart Guide
Most ministry advice to pastors and ministers usually revolves around preaching, administration, conflict management, and church growth. But one crucial facet is often overlooked: financial management. Accounting for churches extends beyond mere bookkeep...
Accountant for Churches: What To Look For
With church growth comes growing demands. Especially in the realm of managing the church's finances! Now it's time to consider finding an accountant for your church. Ideally, one who will be in it for the long haul and will help advance the mission and v...
The Role of a Church Treasurer: Duties and Responsibilities
Stewarding your church's finances may be the most important task, second only to leading and discipling the church. So let's talk about what your church needs from the financial secretary. Every church is different, so your church's needs will be unique....
The Hidden Costs of Free Church Accounting Software
I talk to church leaders almost every day. I can't count how many times I've said: Excel is better than nothing. But anything is better than Excel! That's because many of them are relying on free tools to manage their church. It's important to st...
Are Churches Exempt from Sales Tax?
The issue of whether churches should be exempt from sales tax continues to be a topic of debate and controversy today. Here's the short answer: Churches are exempt from sales tax... ...in most cases. There are some exceptions and limitations. Let's div...