Author: jill

  Every church wants to believe its volunteers are trustworthy. After all, they’re often friends, co-workers, family, and long-time members. But even the most faithful servant can unintentionally become part of a weak spot in a ministry’s safety plan. Many churches have screening programs for paid staff but take a lighter approach with volunteers, especially

  Hope Fellowship Church in Frisco, Texas, was in a season of strong growth. With multiple campuses already established and attendance on the rise, the church faced a key question: Should they plant a new location or reinvest in their original broadcast campus? They chose the latter. SPACE came alongside to help them make the

  How Legacy Givers Shape the Church’s Future After three decades of guiding more than 1,200 churches through capital campaigns, I’ve watched an unfortunate narrative sometimes take hold in church leadership circles: that older and younger generations are somehow at odds over vision and giving. The reality I’ve witnessed tells a different story—one where legacy

  A man armed with an AK-47–style rifle attempted to enter Mayhill Baptist Church on November 6, 2025, while members of the congregation was meeting inside. According to the Otero County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect discharged his weapon multiple times toward the church building while trying to gain entry but was unsuccessful. He fled in

  Whether your place of worship is celebrating its sesquicentennial, its Silver Jubilee, or was built just a few years ago, wise church leaders are constantly planning for renovations and upgrades. A well-planned church renovation offers benefits that impact the congregation, the broader community, and the building’s long-term vitality. By blending preservation of heritage with

  All across the country, communities of faith are reimagining how their physical spaces can reflect the joy, connection, and fellowship that are central to their mission. Church recreation is more than a gym or multipurpose room; it’s about creating places that invite people to gather, laugh, and build relationships. For children, play builds friendship

  Ecclesiastes 4:12 tells us that “a cord of three strands is not easily broken.” How true has this been in so many areas of our personal lives? The same biblical wisdom certainly applies to ministries as they seek to maximize the gifts the Lord has given them and steward those gifts towards best accomplishing

  Your ministry is growing, and your current vans might not cut it anymore. This article helps you identify the signs it’s time to upgrade to a bus—and how to make the move wisely. The Ministry Moves We Can’t Afford to Miss Years ago, I was on church staff during a season of rapid growth.

  In today’s world, churches and other religious institutions must balance being open and welcoming with keeping their communities safe. From Sunday services to midweek programs and community events, church buildings see a lot of foot traffic — both from trusted members and new visitors. A modern access control system offers a smart, affordable way

Choosing between a private foundation and a donor advised fund (DAF) can be confusing and challenging for charitably minded donors, but DAFs offer cost savings, convenience, and tax benefits. A DAF is a tool used by individuals and companies to make donations to their favorite charity or charities. Donors retain the right to advise on investment and distribution from the fund, and they may designate another person to