The ChurchTrac Blog
The Cost to Build a Church (And Actually Use It)
In a new church build, the land and building account for just 70-75% of the total expenses of a new church location (Space Designs). In addition to the land and building itself, the professional service fees, furniture, and fixtures quickly accumulate. ...
7 Church Texting Statistics You Can't Overlook
In this age of rapid technological advancement, letters have been ditched in favor of emails, landlines have been upgraded to fancy smartphones, and texting has taken over as the ultimate way to chat. Think about it: are you more likely to read a text me...
Paypal for Churches: The Ugly Truth
At 427 million users worldwide, PayPal is a popular option for churches wanting to offer online giving to their members. But just because it's popular doesn't mean it's best. There are several drawbacks to the platform. This article unveils the ugly tru...
Why Every Church Should Have a Prayer Hotline
Calling all prayer warriors! Imagine a 24/7 emergency hotline for prayer. As someone who believes (and has personally seen) the power of prayer... let me show you why YOUR church should consider starting a prayer hotline and the best way to start. The ...
Top 15 Group Games for Youth Ministry
More than 2 million young people attend church camps in the United States every summer (Building Faith). If you're making plans to ensure your students experience all of the fun and life-changing experiences at camp this summer (or maybe you're just...
5 Must Haves of a Church Giving App
Churches that introduce digital giving to their congregation have reported as much as a 32% increase in overall giving and engagement (Source). It's easy to see why a church giving app is a must-have for any church. Here are the 5 must-haves you should ...
Stream It or Leave It? 5 Questions to Ask About Your Church Livestream
Does your church livestream its service? If you're like a lot of churches today you probably do! There was a time when live streaming was completely necessary. This article is not intended to sway you one way or the other, but to present you with al...
Oriental Trading for VBS Supplies? Um Yes!
There's a VBS supplies source that has everything you need and is more affordable than Amazon. I want to talk about why the Oriental Trading Company is the best place to turn when you're prepping for the biggest week on your Children's Ministry calendar!...
New Feature: Add My Family
If only there was an easy way to get your your people's info without chasing down your members to fill out a card and input all of that data... Say hello to our newest feature: Add My Family! What Is Add My Family? This feature gives your church a cust...