Resources

Beginning largely with the impact and success of the Passion of the Christ, in recent years we have seen an ongoing Reformation and Renaissance in movies produced for theaters, churches, and home use.

Every church needs a tool for tracking its finances.  There are many accounting software packages to choose from and a subset of those are specifically geared towards churches or nonprofit organizations.  This review highlights the functionality of ShelbyNext Financials, part of the Ministry Brands family of products.  Churches can leverage the integration between FellowshipOne or Elexio and ShelbyNext Financials for a complete ChMS and accounting suite.

We live in a world where traditional churches have less impact on the community, yet people need spiritual guidance more than ever. Part of the problem is the world is full of technology that distracts people from more important matters. While technology may be part of the problem, it can also be part of the solution. This is where providing meaningful Bible studies for your congregation using a church app is pivotal in today’s technology age.

Healing the Healers, a new documentary series recently launched through Odyssey Impact. Comprised of five 15-minute documentaries, this new resource showcases intimate conversations between faith leaders who have experienced mass trauma events in their communities and congregations.

For the first time, Ministry Brands is holding one of the biggest user conferences known to the church technology world. The companies major church...

There’s a time and a place for everything, and sometimes humor in the pulpit can be a good thing. Humor can put people at ease, and help to break down barriers. A funny statement gets people’s attention, and through a humorous illustration, a serious topic can be better received or understood.

Elexio Community Church Management Software is one branch of the Elexio suite of products. They also provide accounting software (via Shelby Systems), websites, online giving, a church app, and live streaming services.

Most people tend to work from remote, public locations a few times a week. If you're akin to hanging out at your local Starbucks and prepping your sermon, you could be risking a data breach without really knowing it.