Q&A with the Pushpay Team on Easy Mobile Giving

Q&A with the Pushpay Team on Easy Mobile Giving

“85% of people will abandon a transaction if it takes longer than 30 seconds,” according to research provided by Pushpay, the developers of a smartphone app that makes it possible to give in under 10 seconds. Does it take longer than 30 seconds to make a gift on...
Removing the Hurdles of Online Giving

Removing the Hurdles of Online Giving

So much is done electronically these days. With a swipe of the finger or a click of a button I can check my bank activity, deposit a check, buy movie tickets, and make reservations for a much-needed dinner date with my wife at our favorite restaurant. BAM! It’s done!...
Why Pastors Should Start a Video Blog

Why Pastors Should Start a Video Blog

Sometimes some pastors do some things better than other pastors. In this particular case, lead pastor of Morning Star Church, Mike Schreiner hits a home run with his weekly video blog. To bolster this idea, a recent ChurchMag post also explains clearly why...
Giving Kiosks – Should We or Shouldn’t We?

Giving Kiosks – Should We or Shouldn’t We?

Convenient. Fast. Innovative. Google “church giving kiosks” and you’ll find those adjectives in abundant supply on manufacturer websites . . . along with promises of marked increases in financial giving, an upsurge in event registrations, and a unicorn with your...
The First Screen, Part Two: Mobile Web vs. Apps

The First Screen, Part Two: Mobile Web vs. Apps

In my previous post I talked about the shift to mobile communication and the need for churches to pay attention—and act—on that shift. I suspect many of you reacted with a phrase heard in middle school hallways and mall food courts: WhatEVER, dude.  But REALLY. Your...

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