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How Churches Spend, Why They Stagnate, and What They Do to Grow

This week on Modern Church Leader, we talked through the struggles churches are facing with spending money, making changes and digital limitations.
July 10, 2020

This week on Modern Church Leader, we talked through the struggles churches are facing with spending money, making changes and digital limitations. We also hear from Tithe.ly CEO, Dean Sweetman, as he prepares us for Church Capital Campaigns. Lastly, be sure to check out our COO, Frank Barry’s interview with Seattle Church of Church’s Lead Pastor, Daren Overstreet.

How Churches Really Spend Their Money: 20 Fascinating Data Points [A New Study]

In this episode of Modern Church Leader, we dig deep to see how churches really spend their money. Check out these 20 Fascinating Data Points by Tithe.ly Content Strategist, Paul Maxwell.

Church Capital Campaigns: Are You Ready?

In  Modern Church Leader, Tithe.ly CEO Dean Sweetman walks us through church capital campaigns. Tune in if you are ready!

3 Things Keeping Your Church From Changing (And How to Fix Them)

In this episode,, Content Strategist, Paul Maxwell speaks into the 3 things keeping your church from changing... and how to fix them.

4 Digital Giving Myths That Are Crippling Your Church Growth

In this episode of Modern Church Leader, Tithe.ly Content Strategist, Paul Maxwell takes us through the 4 Digital Giving Myths that are Crippling Your Church Growth. Tune in for more from Modern Church Leader!

CHOP Zone & Church: How 2020 Will Change the Way Church Looks

This week on Modern Church Leader, Frank Barry talks with Darren Overstreet, Lead Pastor of the multi-campus Seattle Church of Christ. The two discuss some of the things that are affecting churches all over the world as we go through pandemics, protests, and a US election cycle ...


  • What might God be teaching us through these tough times?
  • The future of small groups & community
  • How to staff for the future?
  • Adjusting to Online Church Attendance
  • How financial giving plays a major role in the future?


Join us .. and share w/ a friend who you think should listen in!

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Caroline Morris serves as the Marketing and Event Coordinator for Tithe.y. Her heart is to see the growth of generosity in the local church, and she loves leading a small group of young professional women. Caroline lives in Tennessee with her husband and loves the color orange.

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Show notes

This week on Modern Church Leader, we talked through the struggles churches are facing with spending money, making changes and digital limitations. We also hear from Tithe.ly CEO, Dean Sweetman, as he prepares us for Church Capital Campaigns. Lastly, be sure to check out our COO, Frank Barry’s interview with Seattle Church of Church’s Lead Pastor, Daren Overstreet.

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CHOP Zone & Church: How 2020 Will Change the Way Church Looks

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