Hubs
View All
The Worship Initiative
Coffee as Ministry
Barna
Carey Nieuwhof
AI & the Church
The Chosen
Connected Ministry
Engagement Central
Church Trends Hub
The Anchor Gathering
Winter Jam 2024
This broadcast prompts the church to submit prayer requests.
Introduce your congregation to the church’s new texting platform.
This six-week sermon series aims to uncover the recipe for a fulfilling and meaningful life. While chefs often keep their secret recipes locked away for generations, the ingredients that go into living a life with purpose and integrity are not a secret at all. Through this series, your church will learn from Scripture that a full life begins with faith and then adds goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, mutual affection, and love. It's not a secret sauce, but a clear recipe from God's word! Church Kit Includes Six Customizable Sermons Week 1 - Goodness Week 2 - Knowledge Week 3 - Self-Control Week 4 - Perseverance Week 5 - Godliness Week 6 - Mutual Affection/Love Sermon Slide background templates 1 Invite Video 1 Trailer Video 1 Bumper Video 1 Countdown Video 29 Social media and web graphics All kit contents are licensed for online use and streaming.
This impactful four-week sermon series delves into the opening chapters of Genesis, aiming to reveal fundamental truths about creation, humanity's fall, and the eternal promise of redemption. God's Shalom, or divine peace, was present at the start. However, sin caused chaos and destruction, shattering this peace. God's plan has always been to restore everything to its original state. His desire for us is to live an abundant life filled with peace and hope. Digital Church Kit Includes 4 Customizable Sermons Sermon Slide Backgrounds and PPT Slides 1 Countdown Video 1 Bumper Video Social Media Planning Guide Social Media post and motion graphics 4 Children’s Lessons with Activities and Presentation Slides All kit contents are licensed for online use and streaming.
Make a bold statement with this high-quality 2'7" x 6'7" Church Banner 100% wrinkle-free, stretch fabric polyester using dye-sublimation printing. Pair it with the Click-it stand hardware (sold separately). The sleeve fabric clings tightly, making an eye-catching, easy-to-read banner with a wrinkle-free, professional appearance. Printed on two pieces of stretch fabric sewn together to create a sleeve-like banner with the design on both sides. Stand sold separately when it is not purchased with a Bundle.
The perfect size for signs around your building, the 3’x 3’ square banner can be hung on a window, wall or from the ceiling. StickUp removable vinyl banners have an adhesive back that sticks to any clean, smooth flat surface* including sealed concrete, doors, tables, windows and walls. Stickup Banners are easy to put up; just remove the protective backing and smooth onto the wall. When you are ready to take the banner down, just loosen the corner and pull - the adhesive backing won't harm the underlying surface or leave a residue! This "As Seen" banner is printed exactly as you see it here, finished to your specifications, and shipped to you fast.*NOTE: Surface must be smooth for optimal adhesion - will not work on textured surfaces. Stickup adhesion can fail in extremely cold temperature.
No matter the size of your church, it is important to make sure you are properly compensating your church’s staff. Therefore, it is crucial to have a clear understanding of what makes an effective and government compliant compensation plan. From establishing a sound payroll and benefits system, navigating the 2021 IRS updates and HRA plans, and accounting for new special minister compensation issues, things can get complicated. That said, Elaine Sommerville’s Second Edition of Church Compensation, with 2023 updates, will be your how-to-guide as you plan out every aspect of your church’s employee compensation plan. In this guide you’ll learn how to: Create policies governing compensation Determine FLSA worker classification Develop a tax compliant payroll system Evaluate and determine benefit plans Set-up and compare Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) plans Establish a ministerial housing allowance Interpret and apply rules for payroll deposits, reporting, and withholding Address special minister compensation issues including love gifts, sabbaticals, and expense reimbursement plans Comply with government regulations Manage the tax and legal nuances related to church workers
Value of $99.75 | Price $74.99The Church must be prepared on all fronts, mainly when serving children, youth, and families. It is crucial to have protocols and measures in place and to ensure everyone knows what to do should an unforeseen situation arise. Church leadership must know the legal ramifications if issues or difficult situations arise. Take advantage of the opportunity to get equipped easily. These five downloadable resources are available for you. Don’t wait, be prepared.Check-in and Check-Out ProceduresThis is a comprehensive guide outlining the steps and protocols for efficiently and securely managing the check-in and check-out processes for children and youth in ministry settings. Contributions by John R. ThroopBefore You Welcome Children to Your Ministry - Are Your Policies Safe?Keeping Young Children Safe at Church Ensuring Physical & Emotional Safety for Kids - Practices for a proactive and preventive approach.Check-In Security - One church’s security identification system.Sample Pick-Up Forms - When someone other than a parent picks up a child.A Note to Parents - What to tell parents to help you keep their kids safe.Who’s Got Johnny? Using check-in/check-out to keep kids safe.Child Sexual Abuse Response PlanThis resource includes the information your ministry needs to follow should you encounter the unprecedented difficulty of child sexual abuse in your church. Contributors to this Response plan include Richard R. Hammar and Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company.If You Suspect, what steps should you take?How Will You Respond to Child Sexual Abuse?Recognize the signs of abuse and the profile of abusers.Report Child Sexual Abuse and what to do to be ready.The Church’s Legal Vulnerability Prevent Child Sexual Abuse in the Church by reducing risks as you improve selection, supervision, and education.Essential Guide to Youth Ministry Safety This guide covers risk management strategies, safety protocols for various activities, emergency procedures, and best practices for ensuring youth participants' physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.Selecting Qualified Leaders and VolunteersCreating Appropriate AccountabilitySetting Boundaries for Safe CounselingMinistering DigitallyKeeping Activities SafeVenturing into Missions and Outreach Resources Mandatory Child-Abuse Reporting LawsThis resource will guide you through finding how each state defines child abuse, who is required to report abuse, and—details on requirements on what must be done according to the law.How to report abuse. Find out if your state requires you to call or allows you to fill out a digital form.Know where to report child abuse considering that different states may require reporting to other agencies.How soon you are required to report abuse? Some states require reporting abuse "immediately" while others may allow for more time.If clergy-penitent privilege applies. Learn how the clergy-penitent privilege affects the mandatory reporting requirement in each state.Penalties for not reporting and if there's civil liability for not reporting. Not reporting abuse when you're a mandatory reporter could result in criminal charges and civil lawsuits.Know if your identity can be revealed after you report abuse.All 50 states and the District of Columbia are covered in this resource. In addition to this information, an article explains 22 facts about child abuse reporting laws to help you understand them.Essential Guide to Children's Ministry SafetyChildren's workers are sensitive to many safety and liability issues surrounding our young ones at church. From food allergies to preventing access by sexual predators, it's vital to understand and implement best practices to protect our kids.Creating Safe Spaces for ChildrenPreventing AbductionEssentials of Waivers and Release FormsAvoiding Food AllergiesSafe Church, Safe KidsWorker Screening and SelectionSimple Tips for Screening and Selecting Underage WorkersDiscipline and Behavior IssuesTailor-Made DisciplineLoving Discipline that WorksWhen the Teacher Needs DiscipliningPreventing Child Sexual AbuseBest Practices for Protecting ChildrenSimple Tips for a Response Plan to Child Sexual Abuse
Capture the essence of back-to-school excitement with this vibrant, abstract, purple sermon background. Its glowing design is perfect for engaging children and youth during back-to-school events. 4K Resolution PSD Format
Order your copy of the 35th Annual Church & Clergy Tax Guide! Known as the most comprehensive, accurate yet easy-to-understand tax guide available for church leaders you will find yourself regularly referencing key topics, charts, sample forms, and real-life illustrations for all your tax and legal questions during tax season and throughout the year. Find comprehensive help understanding United States tax laws as they relate to pastors and churches with Richard Hammar's 2024 Church & Clergy Tax Guide. Tax law in general is highly complex and ever changing. Add to that the many unique rules that apply to church and clergy and you're set up for a challenging task that requires an expert's guidance. The guide helps: Prepare 2023 tax returns Understand tax laws Correctly report federal income taxes and social security taxes Distinguish relevant exemptions Reduce tax liability The guide helps church treasurers, board members, bookkeepers, attorneys, CPA's and tax practitioners: Define "income" for the church Handle and report employee business expenses Understand the substantiation rules that apply to charitable contributions and designated contributions Grasp federal tax reporting requirements that apply to churches and church employees Beyond help preparing annual tax returns ministers, churches, and their advisers find the guide indispensable throughout the year with in-depth coverage on: Charitable contributions Clergy retirement plans Social Security taxes Church reporting requirements Housing allowance Business-expense reimbursements
21" x 21" square Hand Held Signs are the latest and greatest for personal outreach. They can turn a regular handshake into a more relaxed, light-hearted encounter - it’s a fun way to greet visitors and create community every weekend! Each one-sided Hand Held Sign is printed on a 2mm Bulldog Board with rounded corners. They can be used indoors or outdoors, from your foyer, welcome center, and classrooms to your parking lot and driveway areas. Getting Hand hand-held signs wet can cause damage. Hand-held signs are easy to hold and move - even for children and teens. Plus, they're perfect for selfie photos and sharing on social media!
God desires for us to have a new life in Him. His will is for us to experience life more abundantly, with an abundance of joy and strength. This four-week sermon series will cover topics such as a renewed spirit, purpose, love, and community. The series will explore how when we are renewed, we are transformed. Digital Church Kit Includes 4 Sermons (Renewed Spirit, Renewed Purpose, Renewed Love, Renewed Community) Series Trailer Video Intro Video Sermon Bumper Video Countdown Video 8 Slide templates 25 Social post graphics All kit contents are licensed for online use and streaming.
This 4-week sermon series aims to highlight how one’s relationship with God directly impacts every relationship. It poses questions like, is your relationship with God your highest priority? Is your love unconditional? The series intends to take your church on a journey that would help strengthen their relationship with God and each other. It is designed to help people understand that regardless of their status, putting God first can help them love and serve others better. Digital Church Kit Includes 4 Sermons 3 Videos (a series trailer, an invite video, and a Countdown video) 4 Sermon Bumper Videos 8 Slide Templates 35 Social Post Graphics All kit contents are licensed for online use and streaming.
The I Love My Church digital kit contains everything you need for a special vision-casting Sunday. Members will get excited to invite their friends and will have a renewed passion for your church’s vision and their role in it. Visitors will see that church is not only a place to discover a real relationship with God, it’s also a place to make friends and find others to do life with – and then take that love for God and others to the next step by giving to the community. Digital Church Kit Includes Customizable Sermon Promo or Day-of Video Welcome Video Countdown Video Web graphics Social media graphics Bulletin Insert template PowerPoint Templates Planning Template Social Media Guide Suggested email and promo copy Press release template Suggested order of service All kit contents are licensed for online use and streaming.