by Tracee Swank | Sep 8, 2026 | church, entrepreneur, growth
Many church leaders are working from an outdated picture of their own neighborhood. The families who lived there when the sanctuary was built are not always the families living there now, and few congregations have taken the time to find out who their neighbors have...
by Tracee Swank | Sep 1, 2026 | challenges, entrepreneur, Kingdom
Behind every church that finds its way back to mission, there is rarely just one moment of change. There is usually a team, quietly doing the work that makes that change possible. At Church4Today, that team is made up of coaches, consultants, and researchers. Coaches...
by Tracee Swank | Aug 25, 2026 | challenges, entrepreneur, Kingdom
Most people never ask where their giving actually goes. You do. You want to know that a gift is doing real work, not disappearing into overhead or good intentions. Here is the honest answer for Church4Today: The vast majority of every dollar given goes directly to...
by Tracee Swank | Aug 18, 2026 | challenges, entrepreneur, growth
You believe in what the local church can be. Maybe that belief has shown up for you in quiet ways over the years: a gift here, a shared post there, a genuine hope that congregations you love would find their footing again. That belief matters more right now than you...
by Tracee Swank | Jul 13, 2026 | church health, entrepreneur, growth, Kingdom, mission
Many church leaders become uncomfortable whenever the word “innovation” enters the conversation. Some fear it implies abandoning biblical convictions in favor of cultural relevance. Others embrace innovation so enthusiastically that every new trend is treated as the...
by Tracee Swank | Jul 1, 2026 | challenges, decision-making, entrepreneur, leadership
Why Faithful Ministry Was Never Meant to Be a Solo Assignment There is a lie many ministry leaders believe. Most would never say it out loud, and many don’t even realize they believe it. But it quietly shapes their calendars, their leadership, and eventually...
