Building Relationships with Your Youth Ministry
Last Sunday, my wife and I were hanging out with a teenager who is a part of our church’s youth ministry. She’s a great young… Read More »Building Relationships with Your Youth Ministry
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Planning for Summer Outreach
In church leadership it’s easy to make assumptions. None is so dangerous as underestimating the reality of the “summer slump” – a time when people,… Read More »Planning for Summer Outreach
Is Your Vacation Bible School Working for You?
Spring break has come and gone for most of us. Family vacations for the spring are over. We are all exhausted, but back to the… Read More »Is Your Vacation Bible School Working for You?
8 Simple Ways to Survive the Summer Slow Down
I grew up near the ocean and spent many days at the beach. Whenever friends or family would come to visit, we’d take them to… Read More »8 Simple Ways to Survive the Summer Slow Down
What Summer Means for Small Groups
When summertime hits, people go places. Beaches, amusement parks, lakes, cabins, vacation homes; you name it, people go there. They want to be out and… Read More »What Summer Means for Small Groups
Recruiting Hesitant Volunteers Successfully
The key to a healthy, vibrant, and growing church is its volunteers. Hiring the right staff member is important, but it is the volunteers that… Read More »Recruiting Hesitant Volunteers Successfully
Extending Your Church Culture Outside of The Church
I love to travel. I love learning about new cultures and foreign countries. The best way to do that, is to experience the culture and… Read More »Extending Your Church Culture Outside of The Church
Are You Giving Everyone a Big Ol’ Church Welcome?
For the sake of the story, let’s say our family moved to a new home recently, prompting many visits from people who want to see… Read More »Are You Giving Everyone a Big Ol’ Church Welcome?
What Lent Means to Me
Lent is that special time of the year where for six weeks people of faith sacrifice something in their life leading up to Easter. The… Read More »What Lent Means to Me
3 Tools Small Groups Leaders Need to Succeed
Small groups help churches grow because they help strangers become great friends. People stay at churches where they find friends because friendship covers a multitude… Read More »3 Tools Small Groups Leaders Need to Succeed
4 Social Channels Your Church Needs to Stay Connected
“Just google it” has become my children’s standard response when trying to find the answer to a question. The question can be anything from finding… Read More »4 Social Channels Your Church Needs to Stay Connected
The 5 Fundamentals of Effective Email Marketing in Your Church
Your ministry has a lot of competition in the email inbox. In addition to businesses and brands, 71 percent of nonprofits have reported that they’re doing… Read More »The 5 Fundamentals of Effective Email Marketing in Your Church