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Church Management, Online Giving, & Ministry Resources

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October 28, 2026

How to Set Up Online and Electronic Giving at Your Church: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to set up online giving at your church in about an hour, what features and fees to compare, and how to get your congregation giving online.

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Tithely

Holiday Giving at Church: How to Plan a Christmas Offering (+ Sample Offering Talk)

How to plan a Christmas offering at your church: a 7-step plan, what December giving data shows, and a short Christmas tithes and offering talk to use.

Closing Prayers for Bible Study & Meetings: 30+ Examples

Looking for the right words to close your Bible study, church meeting, or worship service? Explore meaningful closing prayer examples for every occasion, including short prayers, Scripture-based blessings, traditional benedictions, and practical guidance for writing your own.

Written by

Susanna Gonzales

Modern church lobby decorated for fall with pumpkins, autumn foliage, lanterns, and seasonal floral arrangements, creating a warm and welcoming space for church members and visitors.

October 15, 2026

Church Fall Decorating Ideas: A Room-by-Room Guide for Every Budget

Transform your church into a warm, welcoming space this autumn with creative fall decorating ideas for every room and budget. From inviting church entrances and seasonal sanctuary displays to children's ministry decorations and affordable DIY projects, discover practical ways to celebrate fall while keeping your church safe, accessible, and ready for guests.

How to Optimize Church Sermon Videos for YouTube

Your church is already creating valuable sermon content every Sunday. But are people finding it on YouTube? Discover seven practical ways to optimize church sermon videos, improve audience retention, create compelling thumbnails, and reach more people with the gospel.

What Every Youth Pastor Needs to Know About Today’s Teens

Today’s teenagers are wrestling with questions about identity, purpose, truth, belonging, and the future. Learn how youth pastors can understand their concerns and build a ministry that connects their deepest questions to lasting faith in Jesus.

Recurring Giving for Churches: The Complete Guide

Recurring giving helps churches turn good intentions into consistent generosity. This guide explains how recurring giving works, why programs underperform, how to increase participation, and what to look for in church giving software.

Should Pastors Know Who Gives? Biblical Wisdom for the Tithing Records Debate

Should pastors have access to church giving records? Explore biblical principles, pastoral ethics, and five questions churches should consider before establishing a tithing-records policy.

Church Giving Statistics 2026: What the Latest Data Reveals

Americans gave a record amount to charity in 2025, but churches didn't share equally in that growth. Explore the latest church giving statistics for 2026, including original Tithely data from more than 11 million gifts.

Church Volunteer Management: 7 Steps to Build Stronger Volunteer Teams

Managing groups of volunteers can be challenging. Make it simple, easy, and effective with this 7-step strategy.

30 Bible Verses About Fasting and Prayer

A reflective, Scripture-rooted exploration of fasting that reframes it not as religious restriction, but as a transformative practice of dependence on God woven into the everyday rhythms of life.

Why Great Church Volunteers Say No (And How to Build a Ministry They Can Say Yes To)

Learn why committed church members may hesitate to volunteer and how flexible roles, resilient teams, clear expectations, and better systems help them say yes.

Written by

Susanna Gonzales