Author: jill

  Yes! Make Your Sermons More Accessible with Advanced Technology Systems Churches and other houses of worship rely heavily on their congregation, but did you know that your congregation relies heavily on you, too? Spreading the word requires more than standing at the pulpit and sharing your sermons. Worshippers of all walks of life need

  After 30 years of working with over 1,200 churches to launch successful capital campaigns, I’ve discovered that timing can make all the difference. Fall campaigns—launched after Labor Day and before Thanksgiving—consistently outperform campaigns started at other times of the year. This season naturally aligns with people’s hearts toward generosity as they think benevolently about

  The new 5,700-square-foot Holy Cross Community Center will replace an existing rectory and garage and will serve as an informal dining/gathering space that is not currently present on the Holy Cross Catholic Church and School campus in Portland, Oregon. The program includes a commercial kitchen, seating for up to 240 parishioners, and a new

  “We are grateful for the heroic actions of the church’s staff members who undoubtedly saved many lives and prevented a large-scale mass shooting.” –Wayne Police Chief Ryan Strong So, there has been another church shooting. What can we learn from this one? The shooting occurred June 22, 2025, at Crosspoint Community Church in Wayne,

  When church leaders talk about outreach, playgrounds aren’t always the first thing that comes to mind. But maybe they should be. A well-designed play area can become one of your church’s most powerful tools for building relationships, welcoming new families, and showing your community that your doors—and your hearts—are wide open. In fact, for

  Mention “two-way radio communication,” and people will likely think of the walkie-talkies they played with in childhood. They might imagine military personnel and law enforcement officers issuing orders via rugged handheld devices or units clipped on their shoulder lapels. They might not think of using two-way communication systems in a house of worship, but

  When young families come on a Sunday morning, their impression of your church often begins in the nursery. They need to know that their child will be safe and well cared for while they attend the worship service. A well-managed church nursery is not simply a helpful service. It’s a vital ministry that requires

  We’re living in a time where everything around us is shifting pretty quickly—from the tech we use every day to what people value most. How people spend money and what motivates giving looks different now from even just a few years ago. As we move forward, it’s important for churches to understand and adapt

  In churches today, visuals aren’t just accessories to your service, they’re part of the message. Whether it’s worship lyrics on a screen, motion backgrounds behind your pastor, or sermon slides that support scripture, your visuals shape how people experience church. Here are five of the most common visual media mistakes churches make and how

  The Zion Lutheran community in Georgetown, Texas, is growing and modernizing, so a new flexible worship and hall space was connected to their traditional church building. This new addition features an exposed roof design that incorporates natural light and provides views of the preserved heritage trees. When entering the expanded space, visitors will now