A Guide to Holy Week

What is Holy Week? Holy Week, also known as Passion Week, is a significant week in the Christian calendar that leads up to Easter Sunday. It commemorates the final week of Jesus Christ’s life on earth, from his triumphant entry into Jerusalem to his crucifixion and resurrection. How Holy Week is celebrated differs by church and denomination. Here we discuss the meaning of Holy Week and outline what to expect from each day of the celebration. We’ve included a Holy Week bible...

February 20, 2023Church AdviceRead more...

9 Ways to Increase Online Giving at Your Church

More and more churches are using online platforms to increase their reach and better connect with congregants. Around 29% of practicing Christians state they take advantage of their church’s digital offerings on a day other than Sunday. Churches increasingly need to leverage digital technology to grow their online giving. Why Embrace Online Giving? Traditional methods of giving, such as the passing of collection plates during a service, remain very important. But adding online giving for churches has several advantages: Convenience: Online giving...

February 13, 2023Church AdviceRead more...

ChMeetings Updates for January 2023

The first month of 2023 is already over, and as usual, the ChMeetings team have been working hard to bring you more features to help you improve your workflow. This January, we have focused on enhancing several aspects of the platform to increase efficiency. Here are the features that we have worked on this month:    Events Attendance Tracking: There is a new Attendance widget that you can add to the Admin Dashboard. This widget displays statistics for the event attendance within...

February 2, 2023Product UpdatesRead more...

ChMeetings Updates for the End of 2022

We are, slowly, but surely, getting closer and closer to the end of 2022. So, the ChMeetings team has been busy implementing the features you need to improve your work and make this year-end memorable. We have quite the list, so here we go:  Pledges  You can now create Pledge Campaigns to gather contribution pledges from members. Collect for specific funds, automatically track members' payments compared to pledged amounts, and include pledges in statements. Learn more.   Events There is a new Kiosk Mode on...

December 16, 2022Product UpdatesRead more...

Do Churches Pay Property Taxes? A Helpful Guide

For an organization like a church, seeming trustworthy should be a number one priority. After all, you can only positively impact your community if they trust your influence in the area. Also, trust leads to loyalty, and you need this from your members to help you achieve your congregation’s goals—from sharing about your faith to helping the less privileged. To ensure you maintain trust in your name and brand, church leaders need to continually review their position and activities regarding the...

November 28, 2022Church AdviceRead more...

Giving Statements—How to Use Them Correctly and Benefit Your Congregation

Let’s be honest—money is not the easiest topic to discuss when it comes to church management. Apart from the continual stress about covering costs month to month, many members of your congregation may not appreciate you preaching about it or asking for financial support. And this is just one of the many reasons why reviewing your approach to giving statements is so important. Have you ever considered how useful a tool it can be, with multiple benefits for both you and...

November 21, 2022Church AdviceRead more...

Volunteer Scheduling – How to Better Serve Your Church

Many non-profits rely on volunteers to help with their work but managing them can be difficult. How can you make sure your volunteers are engaged and motivated while still staying organized? Volunteer management is the solution. Volunteer management isn’t just about finding the right people—it’s also about keeping them happy and connected. It takes time and effort to manage and motivate volunteers, but when done correctly, it can be a rewarding experience for everyone involved. You’ll find that managing church volunteers is...

November 14, 2022Church AdviceRead more...

What is Church Management Software?

Church Management Software (CHMS) is a specialized online platform designed to help congregations manage their day-to-day operations. From sending out emails to scheduling events, most church management software programs offer a variety of tools and features. Additionally, church management software can help churches save time, reduce paperwork, and become more organized. It’s also an invaluable tool for pastors and other leaders to ensure their members have access to the resources they need. Here's a look at what church management software is,...

November 7, 2022Church AdviceRead more...

ChMeetings Updates for October 2022

For the ChMeetings team, this October has been yet another month during which we have been working on developing new features, this time focused on helping your church strengthen the community. Please, keep reading to find out what’s new. We hope you find it all as exciting and useful as we do.   Groups Your ChMeetings Groups can now have a photo attached to them, which will be displayed all across the app. In addition, you can use advanced filters to search your...

October 27, 2022Product UpdatesRead more...
Church Bookkeeping

Church Bookkeeping: What Is It & How to Start

Like any organization, a church needs to have its financial affairs in order. That's why most of them these days employ bookkeepers, who are there to keep tabs on the religious body’s financial incomings and outgoings. At ChMeetings, we understand as well as anyone the importance of church bookkeeping. This article will take you through the basics of church bookkeeping and show you how to get started on keeping your church’s financial records up to date. What Is Church Bookkeeping? Church bookkeeping involves recording, organizing,...

October 3, 2022Church AdviceRead more...
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