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August 14, 2026

How Smithville FWC Simplified Ministry With Tithely

Smithville Family Worship Center needed a simpler, more affordable way to manage giving, church data, and member engagement. By switching to Tithely All Access, the church consolidated its technology, reduced administrative work, increased recurring giving, and saw greater adoption of its custom church app.

What Connections Pastors Get Wrong (And How to Fix It)

Discover six common Connections Pastor mistakes and learn how to build scalable guest follow-up systems that improve retention and church growth.

We Predicted the Church's Future Back in 2020. It's Now 2026. Let's See How We Did.

Remember when we said churches would ditch Facebook and Christians would wear AR glasses to track their Bible reading? Yeah. Let's talk about that.

7 Ways to Boost Small Group Engagement in Your Church

Small groups are where real ministry happens—if people stay engaged. 7 practical, faith-grounded ways to build a small group culture people don't want to leave.

Independence Day in Church: 8 Tips for a Meaningful, Growth-Boosting Sunday Service

With the right preparation, Independence Day can feel like a second Easter. Here's how to plan a service and event your congregation talks about all summer..

How Churches Use Text Messaging to Increase Engagement

Church text messaging helps churches improve communication, increase engagement, and keep members connected throughout the week. Discover practical ways churches use texting for volunteer coordination, guest follow-up, event reminders, giving campaigns, and ongoing ministry communication.

Baptisms Are Rising: Is Your Church Ready?

Baptisms are rising across the globe, and more people are ready to take the next step in their faith. Discover how your church can prepare by creating clear pathways, simplifying your process, and building systems that support discipleship and long-term engagement.

The Mother's Day Follow-Up Playbook: How Small Churches Can Turn Once-a-Year Visitors Into Lifelong Friends

A practical guide for the small-church administrator who already wears too many hats.

Why Your Church Isn’t Growing (And the Systems That Fix It)

Most churches don't struggle because they lack vision; they struggle because they’re chasing the wrong definition of growth. Learn how to identify the hidden lids on your ministry and build the systems that allow for true discipleship.

How to Structure Your Church for Sustainable Growth

Growth is exciting, but can your current structure actually hold what God is bringing? Learn the math of sustainability—from budget allocation to the "Director" shift—and build a foundation that won't crumble under pressure.

Programs vs. Systems: Why Most Churches Plateau

Most churches don't lack vision; they lack the infrastructure to support it. If your ministry has hit a wall, it’s time to stop looking for the next "big event" and start building the systems that turn visitors into disciples.

The Biggest Hiring Mistakes Churches Make

Most churches hire for what’s urgent, not what’s important. From "Unicorn hunting" to neglecting your development culture, we’re exposing the mistakes that keep your team from reaching its full potential.

Written by

Chris Dunagan

All-Access

All-Access

Why 70% of Your Congregation Isn’t Fully Engaged—and How to Change That

How Smithville FWC Simplified Ministry With Tithely

What Connections Pastors Get Wrong (And How to Fix It)

We Predicted the Church's Future Back in 2020. It's Now 2026. Let's See How We Did.

7 Ways to Boost Small Group Engagement in Your Church

Independence Day in Church: 8 Tips for a Meaningful, Growth-Boosting Sunday Service

How Churches Use Text Messaging to Increase Engagement

Baptisms Are Rising: Is Your Church Ready?

The Mother's Day Follow-Up Playbook: How Small Churches Can Turn Once-a-Year Visitors Into Lifelong Friends

Why Your Church Isn’t Growing (And the Systems That Fix It)

How to Structure Your Church for Sustainable Growth

Programs vs. Systems: Why Most Churches Plateau

The Biggest Hiring Mistakes Churches Make