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6 Ways You Can Lead Your Church to Give
Here are six of the most popular ways you can lead the people in your church to give. After reading through this list, take the time at the end to think through the best options for your church.
July 14, 2022
Church Tech
How To Make A Church Video Announcement That Gets People Excited
Church video announcements are a great way to get your congregation excited about what's going on.However, if you're not careful you might come across as boring or unprofessional. There are some key tips that you can follow to make sure your church video announcements are effective. This blog post will outline those tips and what they can mean to your church's success.
June 28, 2022
Leadership

Andy Stanley’s New Book: For Leaders & the Local Church

Disagreement about hot topic issues are breaking apart communities and dividing the church. Andy Stanley’s new book–Not In It To Win It: Why Choosing Sides Sidelines the Church–is about how to approach this crisis as a leader following Jesus.
June 24, 2022
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Should Pastors Use LinkedIn? Why

LinkedIn has changed the way people think about professionalism, and has certainly changed the way people seek employment and networking opportunities. But is it right for pastors?In the following article, we’ll take a look at what LinkedIn is, why it’s beneficial, and why it can be a tool for pastors to connect with others, expand their networks, and grow the Church.
June 23, 2022
Leadership

How to Develop a Disciple Making Mindset

Every church leader knows that our mission from Jesus himself is to make disciples. But, let’s be honest: It’s easy to spend a lot of time distracted by “shadow missions” and overwhelmed by busywork. In this week's blog, you'll learn four keys to making the mindset shift to a disciple-making mindset.
June 23, 2022

Generosity

Generosity
6 Ways You Can Lead Your Church to Give
Here are six of the most popular ways you can lead the people in your church to give. After reading through this list, take the time at the end to think through the best options for your church.
July 14, 2022
Generosity
How to Generate Funds for a New Church Building
A new church building campaign might be one of the trickiest and most challenging fundraising activities to plan. But which fundraising recommendations will come up with the most fiscal contribution? And how do you assure that your fundraising efforts are in for success? We prepared these eight church fundraising ideas that will help you kick start the process.
June 21, 2022
Generosity
Tithing in the Age of Retail Investors
Over the past two years, the month of March has also become a significant month for giving in the church.The clearest factors are the rise of retail investing and the fact that tax season is the easiest time to tithe on realized gains. The following guide can help change that for your church.
May 10, 2022
Generosity
5 Reasons Why Christians Should Still Practice First Fruits Giving
Sermons about church-giving and tithes are nothing new, especially if you’ve been in the Christian congregation for quite some time. But “First Fruits giving” may be a less common term for many, and while we can never out-give God, it is best to know the concept and the reasons behind why Christians should still practice First Fruits giving.So what exactly does this mean?We explore this and the relevance for today's Christian in our newest article.
April 21, 2022
Text-to-Give: A Guide for Churches
Text-to-give is a fast, secure, and essential giving option you should provide your church.
February 26, 2022
Church Fundraising Ideas: 15 Fundraisers To Help You Raise Money
Looking for ideas on how to raise money through church fundraisers or what are good fundraising ideas for church? Here are 15 great church fundraising ideas that will 100% raise more money for the mission!
February 4, 2022
Year-End Giving: 6 Ways You Can Increase End of Year Giving
End of year giving is HUGE for churches and nonprofit organizations. Here are six ways you can increase your year-end giving.
December 1, 2021
[FREE EBOOK] Unleash Generosity: 7 Steps to Increase Giving This Month
Download "Unleash Generosity" to increase giving this month. Generosity starts with a decision in your heart to sacrifice personal gain so others can experience the gospel the way God intended. It isn’t just about money—it’s about following Jesus in every area of life, including finances.
November 4, 2021
How Digital Giving Can Bring Us Closer to Jesus
Wondering how today’s church giving technology lines up with the Bible? Check out these four principles from the New Testament.
February 4, 2021
4 Helpful Insights Our Year-End Church Giving Survey Provided
Discover the year-end giving insights we learned after surveying more than 5,500 church leaders.
November 30, 2020
Church Giving During COVID: Reasons for Optimism
God’s people are still giving, churches are learning from this pandemic, and God is still faithful.
October 26, 2020
How to Make a Church Giving Appeal During COVID
Use these strategies to craft a highly compelling church offering during a difficult time.
September 8, 2020
Cultivating Generosity in a Season of Scarcity
Discuss these issues regarding fundraising strategy during COVID with your church leadership team.
August 31, 2020
The Perfect Donation Letter Template For 5 Situations
Looking for a donation letter template? We've created 5 templates you can edit to request for donation from donors in different situations. Read here!
August 21, 2020
5 Reasons You Shouldn't Start A Church Capital Campaign
Thinking of starting a church capital campaign? We'll explain 5 bad reasons to start a church capital campaign & what to do instead. Read here!
August 21, 2020
197 Inspirational Quotes & Bible Verses | Tithe.ly
Looking for inspirational quotes & verses? We'll highlight 197 quotes on generosity, giving, finances & money from influential people Read here!
August 21, 2020
7 Reasons To Use A Church Giving Kiosk In Your Community
Why should you use a church giving kiosk? We'll explain why making it easy for people to give is important for the health of your church. Read here!
August 21, 2020
Teaching Kids to Tithe: An Onramp to Teaching Youth Generosity
Teaching children to be generous is a gift that will bless them their entire lives. Learn how to disciple young church members to start giving early.
August 17, 2020
A Short Guide To Understand First Fruits Offerings | Tithe.ly
Curious about what is first fruits in the Bible or what is fist fruit offering? We'll explain the difference between first fruits & tithing, why it is important & how to give. Read here!
August 6, 2020
How Churches Manage Financial Growth: A Biblical Guide
Learn how to manage fast financial growth in your church so that it doesn’t do more harm than good.
July 27, 2020
Church Giving Fatigue: What it Is and How to Recover
Do your church members not feel like giving? Don’t worry. It’s common. Here we share how to diagnose and prevent giving fatigue in your church.
July 20, 2020
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Church Tech
How To Make A Church Video Announcement That Gets People Excited
Church video announcements are a great way to get your congregation excited about what's going on.However, if you're not careful you might come across as boring or unprofessional. There are some key tips that you can follow to make sure your church video announcements are effective. This blog post will outline those tips and what they can mean to your church's success.
June 28, 2022
Church Tech
Top 10 Best Mobile Giving Platforms For Churches in 2022
In 2022, a mobile giving app is a must-have for every church's fundraising efforts. Mobile giving makes it simple and convenient to make online donations. It also makes it easier to track and organize church giving, and even increases the likelihood of generosity. In the following article, we'll take a look at 10 platforms that receive mobile donations–and how your church might empower your congregation to give through their cell phones.
June 16, 2022
Church Tech
What Every Church Website Needs: 12 Church Website Musts
A website acts as a touchpoint for new visitors. A website creates a sense of community for your existing church members. And a website provides a platform for your church to communicate important information. In the following guide, we’ll cover the essential elements of every church website–including what you need to engage website visitors, drive people to action, and communicate mission and vision.
June 14, 2022
Church Tech
Top 10 Best Church Apps for 2022
In an age of tech-savvy churches and mobile culture, custom mobile apps can be great tools for churches. The good news is that churches don't need an in-house app developer to create a custom church mobile app. In the following article, we'll take a look at the 10 best companies that offer apps for churches–and how they can help your church community grow, connect, serve, and give in 2022.
June 9, 2022
Top 10 Best Church Website Platforms for 2022
While your at-the-door greeters are still important for making people feel at home, they're not the first touch points with your church community. The first touch point is your church's homepage. And the expectations are high. Visitors expect your site to be beautiful, user-friendly, and mobile-friendly. In the following article, we'll take a look at 10 website builders for churches and how they can help you build a homepage that's both useful and well-designed.
May 10, 2021
Top 10 Best Check-In Software for Churches in 2022
Check-in software may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to running a smooth Sunday morning church service.But an effective check-in system for your church members, kids, first-time guests, and volunteers is critical.In the following article, we'll talk about the best types of check-in software for faith-based organizations.
May 10, 2021
The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Successful Church Website
When it comes to church websites, the first impression is everything. This is especially true for Christian churches, historically stereotyped as boring, bland, and traditional. In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of a church website and the best practices for creating a website that will attract visitors, keep them engaged, and ultimately grow your congregation!
November 8, 2021
Why and How Your Church Should Adopt Technology
Technology has transformed our society. It’s created a global village of people sharing information, communicating ideas, building relationships, and above all, sharing the gospel.In this blog, we’ll talk about the reasons your church needs to adopt technology and the strategies for doing so.
November 8, 2021
Do Less, God Bless:How Tithely checks off more items on your to-do list than ever before
What’s better than checking off an item on your to-do list? How about checking off five items? In this post, we’ll let you in on how Tithely products make your day-to-day more productive and less stressful.
May 6, 2021
Best Text-to-Donate Services 2022
To get the most out of your current and future fundraising efforts, it's time to start utilizing text-to-give services. Here's a pick of the six best. Everyone has a phone. Make giving as easy as possible.
May 6, 2021
Best Text To Give Platforms For Nonprofits
Did you know that text messages have an open rate of 98%? Find out how to best utilize text-to-give for your non-profit organization and increase donations like never before.
October 26, 2021
Creating a Culture of Digital Missionaries for Your Church Social Platforms
Imagine a world, where your church social platforms were exploding. Where a team of church volunteers were inspired to be a part of something bigger than themselves. A team of Digital Missionaries that are committed to supporting the vision and goals of reaching the people in your community through church social platforms. Where the Communications Team is leading an army of people to punch holes in the darkness for the Kingdom of God on their social media platforms. Just…imagine.
January 18, 2022
What is ChMS? (Church Management Software)
According to Barna, 96% of pastors use a computer at church. And, nearly half of all churches offer options for giving and tithing online. Churches can use software to better manage the wide spectrum of church operations–ranging from automating workflows, to accounting tools, to service planning, to email communication, to social media marketing. In this article we discuss how church management software can play a role in church operations.
May 10, 2021
10 Best Church Finance Software for 2022 - Tithe.ly
Technology is making the task of managing finances simpler than ever. Automation, mobile technology, and advanced data filtering are a gift to nonprofit organizations–such as the church–that rely on donations to run. In this article we cover the 10 Best Church Finance software.
May 10, 2021
Why Children's Ministry Leaders Embrace Digital Discipleship
The internet has become the second home for many children, and they’re naturally adept in the digital world. Churches can take advantage of this trend by making themselves relevant in their daily digital lives.Here, we'll look at why digital discipleship is a necessary strategy for reaching the next generation.
November 8, 2021
10 Best Church Member Software 2022 - Features & Pricing
Churches have a lot to juggle. They have church events to manage, finances to organize, goals to meet, and most importantly, members to pastor. In the following article, we’ll take a look at what church member software is, how these powerful tools for churches are priced, what to look for in a software, and the 10 best church member software tools in 2022.
May 10, 2021
How Tithe.ly Tools Help Time Management
There’s a reason that we’ve switched from snail mail to email, and from Word docs to Google docs, and from in-person meetings to Zoom calls. All these tools, in one way or another, help us to save time.In the following article, we’ll take a look at a few of the top challenges to time management in the church, and how Tithe.ly tools can help church admin, staff, and leaders save time and become more efficient.
May 10, 2021
Changes to Church Onsite Because of Church Online
Last year we learned how to do church online better. This year we will learn how to do church onsite better.
September 23, 2021
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Why ‘Cool Church’ is no longer working with Millennials and Gen Z
With Millennials and Gen Z drifting from local churches, an instinctive reaction is often that we need to make our churches cooler, improve our social media, and present a younger image.This is really a misread on what these generations actually want. They have been marketed and advertised to at an unprecedented rate their entire lives. So, what do they want? This weeks article explores exactly like.
May 20, 2022
Church Growth
Circles not ladders: 3 relational habits to win with Millennials and Gen Z
A new generation is here, and they think, relate, and live differently than any other generation before them. Millennials and Gen Z are optimists, talented, creative, and collaborators. They are also driven by a thirst for significance. They are relational, and have an inbuilt desire for authenticity. In this week's article are some ideas to help you relate to new generations.
May 20, 2022
Church Growth
5 Ways to Strengthen Your Online Church Presence
Using technology in smart and effective ways can help churches strengthen their online presence in a way that feels real and personal.A key part of this is being intentional about how you use technology to reach your community. We’ve put together a quick list of 5 ways to strengthen your online church presence and connect more deeply with people online.
May 12, 2022
Church Growth
5 Ways to Have Online Church Without Losing the Sense of Community
Many people are concerned that having a church online will mean that they lose the sense of community that's supposed to be a big part of the church. But is that really the case?A virtual church doesn't mean there isn’t community — it may just mean that the community is no longer represented by the church building itself. In this blog, we discuss five ways you can make an online church more like an actual brick-and-mortar church.
April 26, 2022
How Churches Can Use Social Media to Attract Millennials
One of the goals of church leaders is to pass on the faith, devotional mission, and the gospel over to succeeding generations. Ultimately, using social media gives you more opportunities in reaching out to the younger population than you could offline.But here’s the good news, you don’t have to be a social media guru and trailblazer to maximize its benefits. In this new article we share how to attract millennials using social media.
April 19, 2022
2022 Church Marketing Strategies
Sustaining a church has certainly presented challenges during these critical times, but props to the continuously-innovating technology. There are numerous user engagement and marketing strategies to implement simply by embracing these digital resources. Today, we’ll discuss some of the best church marketing strategies and how to use them to promote your church and spread the gospel over a wider canvas.
March 31, 2022
Salt That Watermelon
“Let your conversation be seasoned with salt.” We should always be prepared to give an account of how Jesus has changed our lives. And in regard to a church setting, constantly reflecting on how we can better reach the un-churched for God’s Kingdom. Why? Because most non-Christians don’t read the Bible. They are reading you like a book, every day. Even if they don’t realize it. Even when YOU don’t realize it. Why is that important to know? We share some helpful insights in the newest blog post below.
March 22, 2022
Why Every Church Needs a Digital Discipleship Plan
We live in a digital era. Digital devices and online networks change how we communicate and who we communicate with. So why should the church be left behind?The benefits of having an effective digital discipleship plan are endless. As churches adopt technology into their ministries, they can now reach more people than ever before with the gospel.In this blog post, we discuss why it's more important than ever for churches to have a digital discipleship plan in place.
January 25, 2022
Getting the Best Ideas From Your Team Blog
Organizations rise and fall based upon the quality of their ideas. This is why it’s vital to get the best ideas for your team. We explore ways you can support a creative environment in this recent article.
December 28, 2021
How to Measure Church Growth With a Hybrid Worship Service
While opinions on hybrid services and worship vary, most agree that it can benefit people who may not attend such services regularly. The challenge is, how do you measure or track growth in such a set-up? In this article we provide some standards and best practices to follow when selecting how to measure and track church growth for in-person and virtual church members.
December 16, 2021
Insights After Six Months of Being Reopened
Like a lot of other church leaders, this church was hoping to just maintain their online attendance.The past six months of being reopened has given them seven insights into where their church is at and how they need to continue pivoting. With continued investment and intentionality they have not maintained, but have grown their online campus. In this article they share those seven insights.
December 14, 2021
Coming Home Again - How to help returning members feel engaged & involved
Are people in your church community coming back to in-person services for the first time in a while? Whatever the reason, there are ways to help people re-engage with the heart and mission of your church. Here are 3 ways to get started.
November 9, 2021
How to Use TikTok as an Effective Outreach/Branding Tool for Church
TikTok is incredibly popular and impactful. It has a ton of influence, especially on younger generations. It’s an effective way to spread information quickly. And it’s engaging, fun, and entertaining.But is it a tool for churches?
October 25, 2021
What is the Sabbath? Finding Rest in a Time of Chaos
Most Christians think of the Sabbath as falling on Sunday. However, “Sabbath” comes from the Hebrew word “Shabbat”, which refers specifically to Saturday.The idea of Sabbath is still very much a part of weekly rhythms in the church. But in a culture defined by busyness and distraction, what does a “day of rest” really mean? In the following article, we’ll take a look at what Sabbath is, as well as strategies for adopting this practical habit in a time of hurry, stress, and chaos.
October 19, 2021
How to Create a Stronger Bible-Reading Routine
Reading the Bible is essential to every believer’s walk with Christ–and should be done consistently.We’re called to know the Bible, meditate on it, and look to it as a source of wisdom. We’ll talk about how to develop a stronger Bible-reading routine, as well as how to actually read the Bible to get the most out of it in this article.
October 12, 2021
How to Build a Culture of Commitment & Consistency at Your Church
Most church leaders want to build communities that last, with members that stick with them through thick and thin. Without commitment and consistency from members, the church remains more of an event or activity than an actual community.In the following article, we’ll talk about how to build a culture of commitment and consistency at your church–putting down deep roots, helping people to become more like Jesus, and even seeing lasting change in your community at large.
September 14, 2021
How to Practice Gratitude
Ingratitude is a part of the human condition. Even more so, our 21st century world does not create an environment that helps us to practice gratitude. So, how do we change this? We explore some practical tips for how to practice gratitude in our recent blog post.
September 9, 2021
14 Last-Minute Fun Youth Group Activities & Games | Tithe.ly
Looking for youth group activities? We'll highlight 14 of the best last-minute ideas for fun & meaningful youth group activities & games. Read below!
August 6, 2021
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The Perfect Church Service Plan: How to Make Your Worship Service Smooth and Professional
The "perfect church service plan" isn't a myth. It's a reality that can help your members' worship experience be smoother and more professional. And it's easy to implement with these 11 steps.
July 19, 2022
Leadership
Should Pastors Use LinkedIn? Why
LinkedIn has changed the way people think about professionalism, and has certainly changed the way people seek employment and networking opportunities. But is it right for pastors?In the following article, we’ll take a look at what LinkedIn is, why it’s beneficial, and why it can be a tool for pastors to connect with others, expand their networks, and grow the Church.
June 23, 2022
Leadership
How to Develop a Disciple Making Mindset
Every church leader knows that our mission from Jesus himself is to make disciples. But, let’s be honest: It’s easy to spend a lot of time distracted by “shadow missions” and overwhelmed by busywork. In this week's blog, you'll learn four keys to making the mindset shift to a disciple-making mindset.
June 23, 2022
Leadership
How to Develop a Disciple Making Mindset
Every church leader knows that our mission from Jesus himself is to make disciples. But, let’s be honest: It’s easy to spend a lot of time distracted by “shadow missions” and overwhelmed by busywork. In this week's blog, you'll learn four keys to making the mindset shift to a disciple-making mindset.
June 23, 2022
Leadership
How To Review Your Sermon Part 4 - The Counter Arguments
This is the last of our 4 part series of How to Review Your Sermon. We've covered arguments for why you should review a sermon, but some of you might have arguments against it. This weeks article we'll explore how these tensions can be overcome.
June 7, 2022
How To Review Your Sermon Part 3 - The How
Most preachers take 10-20 hours each week to prepare their sermon. The review process should only take you 90 minutes. 45 minutes to preach and 45 minutes to review. So go the extra mile and create room for these 90 minutes and do the review. We continue our 4 part series in this weeks article.
June 2, 2022
How To Review Your Sermon Part 2 - The Why
The sermon review not only makes an individual message better, it also makes future messages better. You can apply review from your current message to your next message. Think of it as compound interest for messages. It builds upon itself.We continue our 4 part series in this weeks article.
May 31, 2022
How To Review Your Sermon Blog
Reviewing your sermon affirms what is working, tweaks what is broken and ultimately makes the experience more engaging,In this 4 part series, we'll be sharing the key components of your sermon to review.
May 26, 2022
20 Ways To Infuse Creativity Into Your Services Part 2
If God is creative then our services should reflect that. If His mercies are new every morning, then our weekly services should showcase this newness.We continue with the 20 ways to infuse creativity into your services.
May 20, 2022
7 Father’s Day Ideas for Churches
Are you struggling for ideas for celebrating Father’s Day at your church? With a little creativity and excellent execution, your church can host a memorable and honoring Father’s Day. Here are seven ideas for celebrating Father’s Day this June.
May 19, 2022
20 Ways To Infuse Creativity Into Your Services Part 1
Creating 52 stunning services year after year can be tough. So here are 20 ways to infuse them with creativity. Hopefully these will help you get through any slump you face this year.
May 17, 2022
3 Ways Jesus Was a Marketing Genius
For those who work in marketing, whether in a church related role or otherwise, it can be tempting to separate our Christian beliefs from our occupation. But what if we could find an intersection between Jesus’ ministry and our marketing efforts? In fact, Jesus was a marketing genius.Check out how in this article.
May 5, 2022
7 Mother's Day Ideas for Churches
Every year, we celebrate moms on the second Sunday of May. We give them flowers, say “Happy Mother’s Day!” and eat special brunch food (french toast, anyone?) In the following article, we’ll look at seven ways that your church can plan for and celebrate Mother’s Day with joy, creativity, and thoughtfulness.
April 12, 2022
Best Free Church Leadership Training Materials 2022
Leadership is the ability to influence others towards accomplishing a common goal. In the following guide, we’ll take a look at some of the best resources available–including podcasts, video teaching, and more–from some of the most effective leaders in ministry today.
March 8, 2022
How to Start a Church: The Complete, Step-by-Step Guide
Want to start a CHURCH? Read this comprehensive how-to guide for starting & growing a house church into a full-blown church. Read More.
February 25, 2022
SWOT For Organizations With A Large % of Post COVID Staff
Because of so much transition over the past two years, the majority of staff in many organizations have no organizational knowledge or experience of the pre COVID years. This basic SWOT helps the growing list of organizations in this formative position.
February 8, 2022
Transitioning Staff Well
Staffing turnover dramatically increased during the global pandemic. So organizations have needed to become better at transitioning staff well for the sake of the supervisor, organization and departing staff.
December 21, 2021
Our Leadership Got COVID... This is What We Learned
A leadership team got COVID during the same week. In our recent article we some lessons they learned through the experience. This will be helpful to you in order to navigate if / when your leadership gets hit.
December 2, 2021
Spiritual Disciplines: Giving
Last but not least, we round out our series on Spiritual Disciplines with Giving. What happens when we shift our thinking on generosity from something we need to do, to someone we get to be?
October 5, 2021
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