Questions Small Churches Ask About Websites
Continuing our look at questions small churches ask, this week we are taking a look at websites. Despite rapid advancements in website technology and design in recent years, the Internet is full of poorly built websites that are in desperate need of an upgrade. Sadly, many of those websites belong to churches. Let’s take a look below at some questions that small churches regularly ask about websites (and maybe make the Internet...
Online Giving Questions Small Churches Ask
Recently, we took a look at questions small churches ask about Church Management Systems. The small church world comes with a variety of challenges and struggles not seen in larger churches, so we wanted to take a look at some questions those churches ask about a variety of tech solutions. This week, let’s take a look at some online giving questions. Do I really need it? The short answer, “yes.” The more nuanced...
ChMS Questions Small Churches Ask
Having pastored in a rural church of less than 100 for the past eight years, I have a pretty good sense of the struggles of small churches. I have also learned a lot about the tools available to small churches during that time. One of the more complicated tools that is available to churches today is a church management system. These vary greatly in terms of price and feature set, but the ultimate purpose is pretty much the...
Encouraging Summer Giving
Guest post by Reagan Lynn Summer is here! Vacations, missions trips, vacation Bible schools and summer camps are just a few of the popular summer activities that will fill schedules during these months. While vacation Bible schools often draw large numbers, overall attendance and giving during the summer generally declines. How can we come alongside our members to help them remain faithful in their generosity during this season? Come...
How Does Pinterest Fit Into Your Church?
Have you ever been online and seen something cool and interesting that you’d like to save and share with your friends? Wouldn’t it be great if you had this giant virtual bulletin board where you can clip your favorite things? If you answered yes, then welcome to Pinterest, the fastest growing social media network in 2014. If you’re not already familiar with Pinterest, it’s an incredible visual medium that operates like a giant...
