Free photos are not that hard to find, and they can really give your church website a refreshing lift. Research shows including visual content (e.g. photos, graphics, and videos) on your church’s website and social media pages is more effective than text alone. Visuals attract more people, increase sharing, and communicate your message in a… ⪼ Continue Reading…
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is a time to honor the important role that churches play in nurturing children and serving families Stranger Danger is the outdated idea that the majority of perpetrators are creepers who are lurking in windowless vans, waiting to kidnap children. The sad truth is that most victims know their abusers. According to the U.S.… ⪼ Continue Reading…
7 Ways to Survive the Holidays
Don’t let the holiday season sneak up on your church ministry team! The holiday season is a sacred time for devotion and celebrations, but it can also be a very hectic and stressful time of year. This is especially true for church leaders and volunteers. In addition to family get-togethers, shopping, and baking, you also… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Did you know that IconCMO has published 2 EBooks
Icon systems has published two eBooks that are available two download. This e-book was designed to help staff and volunteers understand the importance of recording contributions of various different types (eg. non-cash vs. cash). Understanding the various methods of giving can help a church generate income when financial times are tough and provide donors the… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Easy Church Fund Accounting Tools!
Tips on how you can make it easier for your organization to record transactions and accomplish the daily accounting work using a church fund accounting system like IconCMO. Knowing the Fund & COA is essential for each transaction: Now that we know the differences between funds and COA from part one. And have seen an… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Linking Contributions to Accounting Part 2
This is part 2 of a four part series. See part 1, part 3, or part 4. In Part 1 of this series, we looked at the following situation: Joe Smith gives $50 to the General Fund – a designation for the money the church can use for its general operations. Mary Jones gives $20… ⪼ Continue Reading…