The Outreach 100 Fastest-Growing Churches in America list for 2026 highlights 100 congregations whose in-person attendance grew significantly over the past year. Together they welcome about 548,000 people each weekend, including more than 71,000 who weren’t there a year ago. The average church on the list added 715 people (the
The Outreach 100 Fastest‑Growing Churches in America list (2025) comprises 100 congregations whose attendance rose sharply in the past year. Collectively they served roughly 596k worshipers with over 77k new attendees and an average numeric growth of about 777 people per church. Growth percentages averaged around 20.6%, and the correlation analysis shows
Choosing the best church check-in system for your ministry impacts far more than Sunday morning efficiency. It directly affects child safety, volunteer confidence, communication with parents, and the overall experience families have when they walk through your doors. To help churches make an informed decision, we evaluated several widely used church check-in systems
You can’t spell ChMS without church management, so this list of church conferences extends far beyond databases and systems. For Executive Pastors, it’s about leading people well, aligning ministry operations, stewarding resources wisely, and cultivating a healthy organizational culture. While conversations around tools and platforms may surface in the margins, the real value of these in-person conferences is
Planning a church event should feel exciting, not overwhelming. Whether you’re coordinating a women’s retreat, VBS, a volunteer sign-up, or a community fundraiser, the right church event registration software keeps everything organized so your team can focus on ministry instead of paperwork. With so many event registration tools available, our
The Top 3 Customizable Church Management Systems for Large Churches When you’re part of a large or multi-campus church, flexibility in your church management software is not just a bonus—it’s a necessity. No two churches are exactly alike, and your ministry processes, workflows, and data needs often require more than
