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Is the thought of adopting a new church technology overwhelming for you? You don’t have to do it alone. Success coaching is a resource designed to give you individualized help along the way. Not only that, but working with a success coach means someone is there to answer your questions, work at your speed, and ensure you’re competent and confident to use software tools in the way that works best for your church. Get the link to the article here: https://bit.ly/4fPLm9L

In recent years, churches have emphasized the importance of their members ministering within their secular professions, whether as nurses, teachers, businesspeople, and so on. But what if, as a church leader, you recognized the ministry potential in someone and encouraged them to pursue vocational ministry? How could that influence their calling? Our churches need the next generation to embrace their calling in vocational ministry, and it’s crucial to provide the encouragement and support they need.

Staffing your church might be presenting new challenges as church leadership and operations evolve in today's culture. Here's some encouragement: don’t hesitate to step back, assess your team and their roles, and adjust to what best suits your church’s current needs. Focus on covering the essentials, retaining your staff effectively, and prioritizing both strong leadership and sound management.

Many church leaders are balancing the reality of inflation with the call to generosity among their congregations. So how can the church strike this balance to ultimately grow in health? Our EVP of Payments, Robert Blair, spoke with CBN News on ways we’re seeing churches grow generosity amid economic challenges. Read the full article and watch the story here 👉 https://bit.ly/46XKfR8 Don’t forget to grab our free resource on generosity, the State of Church Giving Report 2024 here: https://bit.ly/3MfAx3j

Team Member Spotlight: Esther Williamson | Background Screening Specialist Q: What do you enjoy about working at Ministry Brands? "I enjoy the people that I work with, I have an amazing management team who is willing to go over and beyond for you." Q: How have you grown in your time here? "I opened up myself more into learning pretty much everything in my department and different platforms." Q: What's your ideal PTO day look like? "Laying in bed and watching Korean drama."

Automation has truly changed the game when it comes to technology. Simply put, automated workflows are systems that allow a series of tasks to be completed automatically without the need for human intervention. This significant technological advancement has impacted everything from simple tasks like sending emails to complex operations like member management and accounting. Swipe through to see more benefits.

Want to learn and grow from experts in church + tech? Join the Healthy Church Summit 9/12 at 1:00pm EST for the chance to hear from seasoned ministry leaders on: • Using A.I in ministry • Recruiting & retaining volunteers • Maximizing Year-End Giving • Digital Strategies that Actually Work in 2024 • Revitalizing Your Connection Process • Measuring Metrics that Matter The best part? It’s free. The second best part? Tons of giveaways you have a chance to win by registering. Don’t miss your spot… register today at https://bit.ly/4do8evz

In this episode, we sit down with Matt Steen, co-founder of Chemistry Staffing, pastor, church planter, and executive pastor with over two decades of ministry experience. We explore the intricacies of leading a flourishing church staff and the evolving challenges in church operations. In this conversation, we discuss: ✔️ Finding personnel for ministry roles. ✔️ Internal versus external hires for churches. ✔️ The impact of technology on church staff. ✔️ Effective onboarding for new church members. ✔️ Encouraging vocational ministry among youth. Join us as we dive into leading a flourishing church staff with Matt Steen. LISTEN/WATCH HERE: 🎧 Apple: https://apple.co/3RavYsM 📺 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3JwFnsP 🎙️ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3H6a0Ct

When it comes to the church, creating healthy internal communications builds trust and transparency among members, fosters a sense of community and belonging, and ensures that everyone works together to fulfill your mission. It’s deeper than just improved operations and productivity (though those are benefits); it’s about building a strong, connected community for the sake of the Gospel. Our latest blog article examines how meetings, email, and direct messaging can be used in your church. Read the blog now at https://bit.ly/3X1OAzB

Two things are true when it comes to money and the church: 1) Tithes, offerings, and generosity are needed if the church is to fulfill its mission, and 2) It’s hard to ask for money. So how can you, as a church leader, spark generosity without actually talking about money? Swipe for some ideas!