As a church leader, you are prayerfully considering how God would use your church this fall season. In any community, there are many ministry opportunities available, including local schools. Across the nation, churches have found that focusing some of their ministry efforts on a local school allows them to serve and connect with school administration, […]
It’s Easter morning and the sanctuary is full. You see faces that haven’t shown up since Christmas, and plenty of new ones scattered in. You’ve worked hard to make this day a memorable and impactful one for your congregation. But, all the while in the back of your mind, you know so many will walk […]
As Christians, the Bible is our blueprint for how to live our lives. It gives us valuable information on how to follow Jesus, what it means to be a Christian, and how to go about everyday life. One message that is repeated again and again throughout the Bible is to be kind to others. But […]
In the Bible, we often read stories about the miracles Jesus performed. In fact, there are 37 of them recorded in the New Testament. Stories of Jesus turning water into wine, driving out evil spirits, and healing the afflicted. When reading these stories, sometimes we can get caught up in the act of the miracle […]
What is your vision for your church? Perhaps you’re focused on expanding your reach into the community with a new church plant. Or maybe you dream of supporting mission partners overseas drilling wells and sharing the Gospel in Africa. Or it could be that you have a strong desire to start a food pantry or […]
Right now your church is switching gears. You’ve moved from fall ministry activities and Thanksgiving outreach to one of the biggest and most anticipated seasons of celebration. Perhaps your church is known in the community for Christmas performances, caroling through neighborhoods, or candlelight services. Whatever you do, our team at SecureGive strongly encourages you to […]
Let me start by announcing some exciting news. SecureGive has added a brand new product to our already robust fleet of digital giving platforms. SecureGive Church Apps are here and ready to make a major impact in your church! Working in and for churches for over 6 years, I’ve been in the church software space […]
The holidays truly are a wonderful time of year. Good food, family gathered, and generosity on full display. Did you know that charitable giving goes up 30% at the end of the year? While donations are wonderful and much needed, money is not the only way God has called us to give back. He has […]
How is your church participating in GivingTuesday this year? Whether you’ve participated in the past or not, GivingTuesday is a valuable opportunity for your church and community to rally around this year. But before we get into how to make the most out of GivingTuesday, let’s talk about what GivingTuesday actually is. What is GivingTuesday? […]
Churches are gearing up for the holiday season, the period running from Thanksgiving Day to New Year’s Day. For most churches, the plans are already in place. The sermon series are mapped out. The Christmas music has been selected. The special programs and services have been scheduled. It is a busy but fun time of […]
Our world is hurting more than ever. We can see it everywhere- on front pages, during the nightly news, across social media, and through casual conversations. The impact from the pandemic, tension in the Middle East, and everyday burdens are wearing on us all. So how do you provide a beacon of light in the […]
So how do you build a generous church full of generous people? You start with discipleship through relationships. My husband, Marty, and I started Stevens Creek Church in Augusta, Georgia in 1987. Over the years, we were able to grow our twenty person congregation meeting in a borrowed living room into a multi-campus church that […]