by Bill Mace | Jan 6, 2026 | Church Planning
A church yearly planning retreat does not have to be complicated or expensive. What it does need is clarity: the right people in the room, a workable agenda, and a commitment to leave with decisions (not just discussion). What a retreat should produce 3 to 5 ministry...
by Bill Mace | Jan 5, 2026 | Church Planning
Plan With Purpose: Be Intentional Why Churches Need Intentional Yearly Planning Most churches do not struggle because they lack good intentions. They struggle because good intentions drift into reactive ministry. Weeks come quickly, needs feel urgent, and leaders find...
by Bill Mace | Dec 29, 2025 | AI, Faith and Technology, Uncategorized
Artificial intelligence is everywhere—writing emails, generating images, answering questions, and reshaping how people work and learn. It’s normal to feel the weight of that change. But for Christians, the first question isn’t, “Is AI scary?” The first question is:...
by Bill Mace | Dec 11, 2025 | Social Media
In today’s digital world, the local church has an unprecedented opportunity to reach people far beyond the four walls of Sunday morning worship. But for church social media posts to truly make an impact: to encourage, invite, inform, and inspire. They must be...
by Bill Mace | Jul 22, 2025 | Faith and Technology, Faith and Work
Let’s Talk About Work The word “work” stirs up different things for different people. For some, it’s purpose. With others, it’s stress. A lot of folks, it’s just a paycheck. But over the past few years, God has been changing the way I think about work—and I believe He...
