The ChurchTrac Blog
How to Create Engaging Icebreaker Questions for Small Groups and Bible Study
I've been using icebreaker questions all wrong! Until recently, I've always thought of icebreaker questions as a way to get things started or break awkward silence at the beginning of a small group. But they have the potential to be so much more powerful...
Amazing Canva Templates for Churches
Our digital age has ushered in an attention economy that makes it all the more important for churches to have captivating visual media. But if you're a small church (like mine), you probably don't have anyone with graphic design expertise and your budget ...
12 Church Fundraising Ideas That Actually Work
Attention, fundraising heroes! Prepare to unleash the power of success as we embark on a thrilling quest to revolutionize your church fundraising game. Picture this: a world where lackluster ideas are banished, and only the tried-and-tested gems remain t...
New Feature: Church File Cloud Storage
ChurchTrac now has built-in file storage for churches. This gives you a place to store all of your ministry documents and media securely in the cloud. And it's all included with our all-in-one church management software. Why ChurchTrac File Storage? ...
Understanding Benevolence Funds: A Guide for Church Leaders
As a church leader at a small church, you know firsthand the importance of caring for those in need within your congregation and community. That's why you need to make a Benevolence Fund a crucial part of your ministry strategy. These funds serve as a lif...
The 7 Benefits of Church Check In Software
With the evolution of church management systems, accomplishing this task is easier than ever before. The secret weapon? Church Check-In Software. What is a check-in system for a church? It's a tool that simplifies, organizes, and secures children's min...
The Ultimate Guide to Expository Preaching
As a preacher or pastor, effectively communicating God's Word is paramount to the spiritual growth and understanding of your congregation. One powerful method of achieving this is through expository preaching. Expository preaching is a teaching method tha...
The Best Small Church Accounting Software? What to Look For
When searching for "church accounting software", you'll be served up with ads from half a dozen companies that feature nonprofit accounting or fund accounting software churches. The problem? Most accounting tools are NOT designed for small and mid-sized c...
What Should Go On A Church Website?
Today's challenge: Describe your church website in 5 words or less. Here are some common responses I hear from church leaders when they answer the challenge: "Slow and outdated" "A work in progress" And my personal favorite - "Unchanging...like Jesus...