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		<title>6 Simple Fixes That Cut Claude Token Usage for Busy Ministry Teams Using AI Every Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:53:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Church leaders are spending more time in Claude than ever, writing sermons, drafting communications, building volunteer resources, and managing ministry operations. One problem keeps coming up: the credits run out faster than expected. Understanding how Claude actually processes your requests makes a practical difference in how far your subscription goes. Most church leaders who hit [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>2026: 9 Video Field Monitors For DLSR Cameras You Should Consider</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:41:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Choosing the right dslr field monitor can significantly improve your shooting experience, whether you&#8217;re a videographer or a photographer looking to capture video. A good monitor helps you see your shots clearly, assess exposure and focus with precision, and work more efficiently on set or in the field. You want a display that offers brightness, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>CTT Podcast // Church Data: What Metrics Every Executive Pastor Should Track</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:23:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Data is not a scoreboard. Every number you track represents real people.&#8221; — Kenny Jahng About This Episode of the Church Tech Today Podcast Most churches have more data than they know what to do with. The CHMS generates reports. The giving platform has a full dashboard. Planning Center logs every volunteer shift. And none [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>10 Pomodoro Timers to Boost Your Productivity This Summer 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:46:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[You might be wondering why a Pomodoro timer could change the way you work or study this summer. This technique of dividing your tasks into focused intervals helps you maintain concentration, reduce burnout, and manage your time more effectively. Using the right timer can make a real difference in keeping distractions at bay and boosting [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Donor Trends Every Church Leader Should Know</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:52:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you have sensed a shift in giving at your church recently, you are not imagining it. Donor confidence is changing, and the reasons are more nuanced than you might think. Research from Dunham + Company, conducted at the close of last year, surveyed 903 U.S. donors and found that the giving landscape this year [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Church Data: What Metrics Every Executive Pastor Should Track</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kenny Jahng]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:52:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Most executive pastors have access to more data than they know what to do with. Your ChMS generates attendance reports. Pushpay or has giving dashboards. Planning Center logs every serving slot and volunteer shift. Google Analytics tracks who visits your website. Your email platform tells you open rates. And yet, for most XPs, none of [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Of Course You’ve Tried ChatGPT. Here’s What Comes Next</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[CTT Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:47:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Almost every church team has experimented with some version of AI by now. Maybe you used ChatGPT to draft an email, or a&#160; staff member tested it for brainstorming. A small groups pastor may have asked it to help organize ideas for a class, a devotion, or a ministry plan. In many churches, that first [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Resources of the Month: Understanding Biblical Theology: A Comparison of Theory and Practice</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Free eBook Resource of the Month: Understanding Biblical Theology: A Comparison of Theory and Practice by Edward W. Klink III Cutting through the confusing array of interpretive strategies that claim the term “biblical theology,” Edward Klink and Darian Lockett consider five schools of thought regarding biblical theology and handle each in turn, defining and giving [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>10 AI Tools Your Church Staff Needs to Know About Right Now In 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kenny Jahng]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:24:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2026 State of AI in the Church survey found that 61% of church leaders now use AI weekly or daily, up from 43% just a year before. And 87% say they are willing to invest in training. Willingness to invest is high. Actual use of specific tools is still catching up. A lot of [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Best Soft Box Light Kits For Churches [2026]</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[CTT Staff]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[When you&#8217;re responsible for lighting a church space, you know how important it is to create a warm, inviting atmosphere that enhances every service and event. Soft box light kits are essential tools that help you achieve professional-quality lighting without harsh shadows or glare. Whether you&#8217;re streaming sermons, recording choir performances, or simply illuminating the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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