Connecting to Grow Your Church
Every large church faces the challenge of cultivating lasting relationships from the success of its outreach efforts. Social media, church events, and community programs can
Every large church faces the challenge of cultivating lasting relationships from the success of its outreach efforts. Social media, church events, and community programs can
“70 percent of parishioners say they are growing in their faith.” This encouraging data report was part of a conversation with a parish leader who
As part of our series of 25 fundraising ideas for churches, we’re sharing ways – big and small – that you can impact your church’s
It started well before Thanksgiving. My dear mother-in-law started asking us for a list of Christmas gift ideas. My husband and I struggle with this
“Be present at Mass.” This simple-sounding concept is far more challenging than it seems. “Present” means a conscious awareness and active mental and physical participation
Well, nothing is ever for certain when it comes to the IRS. On November 2, 2023, the IRS Director for ERC, John J. McInelly, held
“Poof!” he said. “Your sins are all gone now.” I sat in stunned silence. The “poof” came with a magician’s hand gesture, which made it
We know the importance of connection. Whether it’s connecting with our children at home, our friends over coffee, or our spouse on date night, those
The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches, “When the Church celebrates the liturgy of Advent each year, she makes present this ancient expectancy of the
Baltimore, MD, is where Catholicism in the United States began. The Archdiocese of Baltimore was the first diocese in the United States. Through the years,
If you are a ministry financial administrator, you understand that accuracy and organization are paramount when it comes to your ministry’s finances because your congregants
The idea of fundraising can be daunting, especially for faith-based institutions. Churches and other religious communities rely on donations to continue their operations and serve