In America, Easter is more than just a religious holiday: there are department store sales, family and Easter bunny photos, egg hunt contests, you name it. Many who aren’t of the Christian faith still know of and acknowledge Easter as symbolic for positivity and a day off from their usual Sunday activities. Why not take … Continue reading How to Use Easter as an Outreach Opportunity
Ditching Digital: Why Using Screens in Church Is Backfiring
In his book Revenge of the Analog, David Sax makes the case that good old-fashioned analog products aren't going anywhere any time soon. And it isn’t just hipsters––with their love of vinyl and Polaroids––propping up the market for old-school stuff. His research, and the research of many others, points to something more fundamental: humans like … Continue reading Ditching Digital: Why Using Screens in Church Is Backfiring
How to Match Church Volunteers to the Right Ministry
For many people, the new year means new beginnings and opportunities. For many churches, it’s a time to refocus on outreach goals and ministry growth. Regardless of church size, volunteers are always working behind the scenes to make sure ministries are running smoothly and productively, and everyone benefits when these volunteers are in a position … Continue reading How to Match Church Volunteers to the Right Ministry
Defining Your Church’s Goals for 2018
[Habakkuk 2:2] “The the Lord answered me and said: ‘Write the vision, and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it.’” When it comes to setting goals and following the vision God gives you, merely thinking about them isn’t enough. Writing down plans and aspirations not only serves as a … Continue reading Defining Your Church’s Goals for 2018
3 Challenges for Growing Churches to Overcome (And How)
As Christians, we are called to go out and make disciples [Matthew 28:19]. However, it’s important to note that as your church grows, new challenges present along the way. Below, we’ve identified three potential difficulties for growing churches to overcome and how. 1. Church Leader to Member Ratios When there is an increase … Continue reading 3 Challenges for Growing Churches to Overcome (And How)
How to Guide Your Church Through the Holiday Season
Delicious feasts, bountiful gifts, and annual parades - there’s a reason it’s called “the most wonderful time of the year.” Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day is widely recognized by our society as the holiday season, and while the holiday season can evoke joyfulness and generosity, many people still find themselves extremely busy and stressed, … Continue reading How to Guide Your Church Through the Holiday Season
5 Practical Ways to Mentor New Believers
Do you remember when you first accepted Christ in your life? It was an exciting and life-changing experience, right? You also may remember having hit a few bumps from time to time, and thankfully, you had an encouraging pastor or supportive friend to help along the way. Just as God placed a mentor in your … Continue reading 5 Practical Ways to Mentor New Believers
How to Give Youth a Passion for Outreach
And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!” Romans 10:15 Your youth can become the driving force behind your church’s outreach ministry and spread the Gospel throughout your community. … Continue reading How to Give Youth a Passion for Outreach
Boosting Church Attendance: 8 Small Changes That Can Have a Big Impact
Just ask Google about “boosting church attendance” and you’ll find thousands of articles on the topic. It’s one of the most common questions from church leaders, especially for churches in the early stages of growth. As a pastor or elder, you know churches only draw people through their doors time and time again when the … Continue reading Boosting Church Attendance: 8 Small Changes That Can Have a Big Impact
6 Signs of an Unhealthy Church
Churches are filled with people, and people make mistakes. That’s a natural part of learning and growing - two key things every healthy church does as years go by. Attending a healthy church doesn’t mean you’ll never experience conflict or challenges, but it does mean that together, you and your church family will mature and … Continue reading 6 Signs of an Unhealthy Church
