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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.

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Church Finance
August 28, 2026

How to Fund Your Church's Vision: What a Prayer-Led Capital Campaign Actually Looks Like

Learn how to run a prayer-led church capital campaign that builds generosity, engages the whole congregation, and funds your church’s vision.

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Laura Chilengue
Church Finance
June 23, 2026

How to Create a July 4th Giving Campaign That Inspires Generosity

Most churches think of July 4th as a holiday weekend—not a giving opportunity. But Independence Day naturally inspires gratitude, reflection, and community, making it one of the best times to encourage generosity. Here's how to create a simple July 4th giving campaign that helps close the summer giving gap and fuels ministry impact for the months ahead.

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Chris Dunagan
Church Finance
May 30, 2026

Church Bookkeeping Software That Doesn’t Require an Accounting Degree

Managing church finances with spreadsheets becomes increasingly difficult as churches grow. Learn how church bookkeeping software helps churches track donations, manage designated funds, simplify reconciliation, automate reporting, and create more reliable financial workflows.

Written by
Stephen Altrogge
Church Finance
May 1, 2025

Church Bookkeeping: A Pastor's Practical Guide to Managing Ministry Finances

You were called to shepherd people, not spreadsheets. Here's how to think about church bookkeeping — what makes it different, how to keep it trustworthy, and how to choose software that fits your ministry.

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Tithely