JAN / FEB 2026 | CONTENTS
ON THE COVER
10 WHERE TRADITION MEETS TOMORROW
As you step onto the campus of St. David of Wales Episcopal Church in Denton, Texas, you’ ll find two similar buildings: an elegant, traditional-looking church and an equally sophisticated chapel. Though connected by a sidewalk, they’ re not the same: one is 70 years newer than the other. And if you can’ t tell the difference, that’ s by design.
By RaeAnn Slaybaugh
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SERIES
14 YOUR FINANCIAL WELLNESS
FINANCIAL WELLNESS IN AN UNCERTAIN WORLD
Financial wellness is not just about money— it is a balance of the mental, spiritual and physical aspects of managing financial resources. So, what distinguishes those who constantly struggle from those who achieve long-term financial stability?
By Colin Nass, CFP ®, AEP ®, RICP ®
13 TECH BYTES TCOs and ROIs and KPIs, Oh My!
One way to make decisions relating to technology is to remove the knowledge gap by using objective metrics. Here’ s how.
By Jonathan Smith
FEATURE ARTICLES
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16 FROM STOREFRONT TO REGIONAL IMPACT
Guided by careful analysis, collaborative construction leadership, and unwavering stewardship, Lakeshore Church created room for the future without compromising mission or budget.
By RaeAnn Slaybaugh
18 BUILDING CONFIDENCE
Langer Construction has continued to build its religious portfolio over the past 80 years. Today, 100 % of Langer’ s clients are faith-based organizations— churches, private education, and nonprofits.
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21 THE CHURCH EXECUTIVE TOP 10
A look back at the articles that mattered most to our readers in 2025
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