Church Management

What does growth mean for a church? Growth doesn’t always have to mean adding more members to your ministry. Church growth may also refer to people maturing in their faith.…

Are you getting ready to plan an event for your church? Perhaps you are hosting a potluck, conducting an Easter celebration, or putting on a Vacation Bible School. Whether your…

Nonprofits and churches are special. You know this and we know this. But why is that, exactly? Among countless other things, one major distinguishing factor is their use of fund…

The members of a church’s finance committee have a huge responsibility. They are tasked with collecting and disbursing funds to make sure the church remains financially sound. They must also…

Quite often, the church or the pastor (or both) pay for expenses related to church business, which can quickly add up over time. What many members and church leaders fail…

Your church database is more than just a place to store contact information. It’s a tool that can help you shepherd your people better. Here are five best practices for…

Taking charge of the church’s financial health and managing your church’s financial resources can be a challenging and intimidating assignment. If you are reading this article, there is a good…

Improve transparency and get more granular insight into the spending and budgeting across your organization with Aplos’ advanced features. Share reporting with your team, track fixed assets, get balance notifications,…

The mere thought of putting together a church annual report can cause church staff members to feel intimidated and overwhelmed by such a foreign task. Fear not! Completing this exercise…

To ensure that your ministry is protected in the event of an audit, tax returns and other important records may be needed to quickly provide evidence that your church is…