Project management isn't just for businesses. Building remodels, special events, community outreaches, and new program launches are examples of projects that churches manage in addition to weekly services. It's critical that projects are managed effectively in order to come in on budget and on time. Let's check out some project management errors that you can easily avoid in the future, and in the meantime, help your staff accomplish more with less stress. Equip your team to accomplish goals with less stress when you avoid these 7 project management mistakes.
As a church grows, it’s not uncommon to find that each ministry area is using a different tool to accomplish a similar goal. One common area this occurs is in event ticketing or registration. Make the experience more streamlined by using the same platform across ministries. Here, we'll explore popular church management systems that already offer online registration.
While Hollywood movies studios and theaters have been struggling and failing in recent years — both from streaming services and the recent pandemic — an amazing development has been the production and distribution of high-quality, faith content movies. A collaboration between Fathom Events and Faith Content Network has resulted in the launch of FAN (Faith Affinity Network). FAN supports a network of churches to distribute first-run, first-rate, belief-based movies from the big screen to churches across the country.
Recently, Calvary Christian Fellowship (CCF) in Kingwood, TX launched a unique, intense, and broad School of Ministry for their congregation. Mark Brocato, teaching pastor at CCF, worked with Redemption Seminary to craft a unique experience using digital courseware and even a chance for the students to earn their Master’s Degree. Pastor Brocato sat down with us recently to share how his church is utilizing technology, a partnership with Redemption Seminary, and dedicated staff to provide a world-class discipleship program.
Church websites have never been more important. Nor has the online space ever been more saturated. If you’re involved with your church’s website, it’s important that you do your best to optimize that site if you want it to make a difference. Both UI and UX matter for your church website.