In the bustling realm of ministry, where faith meets community, the ability to understand and connect with the people who make up your congregation is… Read More »Unlocking the Power of Community and Congregation Analytics: A Guide for Church Leaders
We’ve all been there. You prepared all week to develop just the right Sunday School lesson or Sunday sermon. You can’t wait to see how… Read More »Engaging Your Church Community During Summer Vacations
Mother’s Day is a time-honored tradition where we celebrate and honor the invaluable contributions of mothers in our lives. It’s a day filled with flowers,… Read More »Honoring Mothers Beyond the Pews: Reaching Out to Moms in Your Community
Most Americans are religious, or at least would say they belong to a religion (73%). More specifically, most Americans would say they are Christian (64%),… Read More »Why Do the Nones Reject Religion and the Church?
Balance the demands of internal church activities with the call to serve the local community, effectively addressing social issues and being a positive force in… Read More »Overcoming Community Engagement Challenges For Churches
Gospel music has a rich history that spans several decades, and its impact on music is immeasurable. Over the years, there have been numerous gospel… Read More »The Best 50 Old School Gospel Songs That Will Move Your Soul
Humor is one of the best ways to lighten up a serious atmosphere. It helps to break down barriers and bring people together. Church life… Read More »7 Clean and Hilarious Church Jokes That Will Make You Laugh
Some of the most fun ministry outreach happens during the Christmas season! There’s so much anticipation in the cooler air, and everywhere you turn –… Read More »13 Great Christmas Outreach Ideas
Many who saw themselves as Christian in 2011 now claim no faith or another faith In 2021, 64.2% of Americans described themselves as Christian. The American… Read More »15 Million Americans Have Left Christianity In the Past Ten Years
Recently, in a study conducted by ACS Technologies on National Beliefs, individuals were asked how many common complaints of the church influenced their decision to… Read More »Top 5 Reasons People Do Not Attend Church and What To Do About It
Just like many denominational offices and churches across the country, the Gulf Central District of the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church thought they… Read More »Know Your Community To Grow Your Congregation
As church leaders, we know the joy and satisfaction that can be found through serving others. Not only do we bless others through our service… Read More »10 Ways for Your Church to Serve the Community
