The ChurchTrac Blog
What Does Giving Tuesday Mean for My Church?
An exciting charity opportunity is fast approaching! You may have heard of it. It's called "Giving Tuesday", and it represents a unique chance for churches to help their members redirect their focus back on what's important during the holiday season. Giv...
3 Advent Ideas for Families
The most wonderful time of the year is upon us! Believers all around the world are getting ready for a special season: Advent. If you’re like many parents, you’re looking for ways to observe Advent that inspire anticipation for the coming of Jesus w...
7 Upbeat Christmas Worship Songs
Are you having a hard time finding upbeat worship songs that are NOT simply remakes of Joy to the World? I was too. Thankfully for you, I've been sifting through dozens of playlists, Facebook Groups, and Googling until my fingers went numb. And I found t...
Contribution Statements in Church Connect
Did you know... That your donors can access their Contribution Statement and giving history at any time from their cell phone? Where to find it Members simply need to open your ministry's Church Connect App on their phone and log into their account. On...
5 Thanksgiving Ideas for Church
If you are in North America, Thanksgiving is nearly here! While it may not be an international holiday or an event on your liturgical calendar, Thanksgiving is still a fantastic opportunity for the local church to share the gospel and be a light in its co...
Do Churches Have to Provide Contribution Statements?
We get asked about Contribution Statements (AKA Giving Statements) on almost a daily basis. The question about whether or not ministries have to provide them comes up a lot... What is a Contribution Statement? A contribution statement is a document gene...
Import Popular Songs for Worship
Just like Writer's Block is a real thing... so is "Worship Block". Song selection is a big part of worship planning. But let's face it... it's easy to get stuck in a rut of playing the same songs month after month! If only there was a way you could see w...
Healthy Snack Ideas for Trunk or Treat
With your ministry’s Halloween event fast approaching, you’re probably planning your final grocery runs to get everything you need. If you’re like many parents, you’re thinking of ways to get healthier snacks into the bags of candy on their way. B...
Profile Pictures in Church Connect
By extremely popular demand, your people can now upload their own photo to their Church Connect profile! 🥳 Why is this great? You no longer have to put photos in for all your people. They can now upload a photo directly through Church Connect... righ...