40+ Church Activity Ideas PLUS Practical Tips & Real-Life Examples
A good church event helps people feel seen, connected, and part of something real. We’ve got 40+ simple ideas, easy…
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Ultimate Guide to Church Fundraising Calendars (2025 edition)
Running a successful fundraising calendar campaign doesn’t have to be complicated. This guide gives you vendor options, pricing insights, and…
Behind the Logo: Jessica Quinones, VP of SteepleMate
Behind every ChMS provider is a team with a ministry mindset—and in this case, a pastor’s heart. In this candid…
Church Membership Made Simple: A Practical Guide for Pastors
Too many churches overcomplicate church membership—and people stay on the fringes because of it. This guide will help you simplify…
Pastor Salary by Church Size: A Practical Guide for Church Leaders
In this guide, we break down pastor salaries by church size (from churches of 50 to 500+ members). According to…
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QuickBooks Church Accounting Review for 2025
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Paypal for Church Giving Review for 2025
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Planning Center Church Management Software Review for 2025
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17 Best Sage Intacct Alternatives Reviewed in 2025
I've reviewed and evaluated the most popular Sage Intacct alternatives and shortlisted my top picks to enhance financial management and…
AppyPie Church Website Tool Review for 2025
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17 Best Quickbooks Alternatives Reviewed in 2025
I've reviewed and evaluated the most popular Quickbooks alternatives and shortlisted my top picks to improve cost efficiency and enhance…
Blackbaud Church Management Software Review for 2025
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CahabaWorks Church Financial Software Review for 2025
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17 Best Nonprofit Software Reviewed in 2025
The right nonprofit software matters. There’s a lot that happens behind the scenes in church life—budgets, calendars, donor records, volunteer…
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