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Community Presbyterian Church: A Warm Meal and a Welcome

Visitors have described the center as a place that “restores your faith in humanity.”

Right Gear, Right Time

Keeping the gospel central is what keeps a church healthy and growing, not extravagant AVL productions.

Crossroads Church: Make Yourself at Home

“We have worked very intentionally to create a family home feel as we have grown from 300 to now 3,000.” -Pastor Matt Thrasher

Getting in the Game: Pickleball

People at the church gather for games and, midway through, have a three-minute devotion. When they aren’t playing, they sit and talk. The church uses pickleball both for in-house reach and outreach as members invite friends and neighbors to come play.

How We Give Is Changing

Just because a product is built specifically for churches doesn’t mean the company is looking out for the church’s interests. Know what you’re paying and ensure your church isn’t losing money it could use to fund ministry.

Using YouTube to Help Your Neighbors

It doesn’t require a large production team or budget to adjust what you are currently doing on YouTube—it simply starts with leveraging keywords and key phrases when deciding message and video titles.

Canine Comfort Ministry

With comfort dogs Louie and Jackson, the church not only helped community members recover from the tornado, but also visited public schools, nursing homes and hospitals with the animals.

Technology and the Church: What You Need to Know

While some church members may be hesitant to switch to certain technologies, church leaders need to remember three benefits that new tech can add to their church.

Upgrade for Good with a Powerful ChMS

The latest updates to ChMS equip church leaders with the tools to detect engagement opportunities with those who may need it.

Virtually There

The metaverse is typically defined as an emerging 3D-enabled digital space that combines virtual reality, augmented reality and other advanced internet and semiconductor technology so users experience lifelike experiences online.

Livestreaming 101

Many excellent platforms are available that allow you to livestream for free. Platforms such as YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Twitter Live and others are extremely convenient and useful.