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Webinar: Navigating Church Management Software (ChMS) with guest Jonathan Smith

Church Law & Tax brought in church IT professional Jonathan Smith to share key insights for church leaders on choosing the right church management software package.

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For church leaders, managing finances, taxes, and administrative work is not a sprint, it’s a marathon. To get it right, you need to have the right tools.

It’s why selecting the right church management software (ChMS) is so important. But where do you begin? Which is the best choice? It’s enough to overwhelm even the most technically savvy church leader.

We’re here to help. Church IT pro and Church Law & Tax contributor Jonathan Smith agreed to spend about an hour with us navigating the key questions around ChMS every church leader should be asking.

This on-demand webinar for Church Law & Tax members will leave you feeling empowered to make the right decisions.

When you become a Church Law & Tax member, you’ll receive more than just on-demand webinar access—you get exclusive access to the 2026 Tax Prep Guide for Churches and Clergy. This resource is trusted by thousands of pastors, treasurers, and church administrators nationwide.

Here’s what membership unlocks for you:

📚 The entire Church Law & Tax legal library

🤖 AI-powered search (coming soon!) for fast, reliable answers

📊 2026 Digital Tax Prep Guide included with your membership when it’s released.

This is the kind of support that keeps your ministry compliant, confident, and focused on what matters most: your people.

Don’t wait until the next tax deadline is around the corner. Prepare now—and lead with confidence.

In service,

The Church Law & Tax Team

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The editorial team of Church Law & Tax is made up of Matthew Branaugh, attorney-at-law, and Rick Spruill, digital content manager.

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