Fall is a great time of year to “kick-off” (football pun intended) your church’s ministry and outreach for the next six to nine months. As you look at the events calendar and brainstorm activity ideas, use this list for inspiration: Back to School Support Back to school can be a difficult time … Continue reading Gearing up for Fall: Impactful Ministry Ideas
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Summer Ministry Ideas for Your Church
It's officially summer! Finally, the time of year to enjoy the outdoors, and a more opportune time for your church to partake in ministry outreach. From family reunions to pool parties, people are already in the socializing mood. Take advantage of this summer season with these fun ministry ideas: For Youth With schools … Continue reading Summer Ministry Ideas for Your Church
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
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
What Every Pastor Needs to Know About Millennials
The average age of the modern (Protestant) pastor is 54, but millennials, those between the ages of 20 and 36 in 2017, are the nation’s largest living generation. In order to minister effectively to younger individuals, pastors should recognize these four key facts about millennials: 1. They Invest in Their Children Millennials came of … Continue reading What Every Pastor Needs to Know About Millennials
Get Your Church Members Involved: 7 Ways to Draw Volunteers into Ministry
No matter the church size, location or denomination, ministry leaders everywhere have one major question: how do I get my members more involved? Volunteers are the fuel to every church’s fire. If every member viewed church life as a spectator sport, the kingdom wouldn’t grow and the church community wouldn’t flourish. Part of being a … Continue reading Get Your Church Members Involved: 7 Ways to Draw Volunteers into Ministry
8 Startling Reasons Your Church Attendance May Be Dropping
The numbers don’t lie – church attendance is declining from year to year. The Gallup Research Center has long found that 40 percent of Americans attend church, but recent in-depth surveys show this number may be overstated. While about 118 million people claim to attend church regularly, only half of that number show up from … Continue reading 8 Startling Reasons Your Church Attendance May Be Dropping
