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11 Chat GPT Prompts for Church Leaders: A Prompt Engineering Bootcamp
ChatGPT is the natural language processing tool that's taking the tech world by storm. It's an AI chatbot that is part of a growing wave of artificial intelligence programs released to the public and is already helping countless people with content creati...
Pastor Side Hustles That Actually Earn Income
In today's fast-paced world, finding a balance between ministry and financial stability can be a challenge for many pastors. Exploring a pastor side hustle or side jobs for pastors can be a game-changer, allowing you to continue serving in ministry even w...
Benefits and Disadvantages of 501c3 Status for Churches
The Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) provides churches and religious organizations with federal tax-exempt status. There is no requirement for churches to obtain this status, but there are several major benefits to registering as a 501c3 nonprofit...
Zelle for Churches: The Ugly Truth
In the past, we've encouraged churches to use Zelle for the benefits they offer. But at this time, we can't recommend that churches use Zelle's platform for accepting donations online. Let's talk about why... Why Churches Love Zelle for Tithes...
Quickbooks for Churches: The Best Accounting Software?
Quickbooks is the most popular accounting software used by small businesses in North America. That has some church leaders asking: "Can I use Quickbooks for church?" If you've never used Quickbooks before, or if you've been using the program so long t...
Should My Church Use Cash App?
Cash App is extremely popular with churches. But does that mean your church should use it? I'm going to cover the good, the not-so-good, and the ugly. After reading this, you'll know with 100% certainty if accepting donations via the Cash App is right fo...
Is Your Church App Ready For Easter?
Easter is like the World Series of Sunday services. But instead of scoring homerun after homerun, your church's goal is saving souls. Like any team preparing for its championship game, your church is working hard to prepare for the biggest attendance eve...
What Churches Need to Know About RMD Donations to Charity
Benjamin Franklin once said “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Will Rogers added, “The only difference between death and taxes is that death doesn’t get worse every time Congress meets.” But what if I to...
Does Your Church Need Text to Give in 2025?
The digital age has revolutionized the way people give to nonprofits. As churches adapt to the ever-changing landscape of technology, however, many are considering whether text-to-give is still relevant in 2025. We'll explore the benefits and drawbacks o...