Summer Camp Turned Strategy
Some say that summer camp is an outdated relic of a bygone era. Who has time for it? What’s the value? Why does it matter?… Read More »Summer Camp Turned Strategy
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
Timeline to Prepare for Vacation Bible School this Summer
Vacation Bible School is a great tool to teach kids and reach your community. Planning a successful VBS takes persistence, planning and prayer. A little… Read More »Timeline to Prepare for Vacation Bible School this Summer
How Churches Can Survive The Post-Holiday Slump
The last two weeks of December wear us out. Parties, road trips and presents keep us busy and moving. January stops all the fun like… Read More »How Churches Can Survive The Post-Holiday Slump
The Best Time for Ministry Growth is NOW!
The majority of church growth happens between Christmas and Easter. It is during this time frame when more people will be visiting your church. This… Read More »The Best Time for Ministry Growth is NOW!
Homecoming: How To Make Your Celebration Better
Are Homecoming services a thing of the past? It probably depends on who you ask, but for many churches this service can give them the… Read More »Homecoming: How To Make Your Celebration Better
Retaining Visitors through Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School provides many churches with great opportunities to reach new families during the summer. Most families love finding things for their children to… Read More »Retaining Visitors through Vacation Bible School
Five Ways to Make Christmas Count
Christmas is a big deal. It’s a special season. Church attendance swells with people who haven’t been to church since Easter. Here are five ways… Read More »Five Ways to Make Christmas Count
Tips for an Effective Christmas Eve Service
Most churches have many special services at Christmas time. One of the most popular services is on Christmas Eve. As Christ followers, worship of Jesus… Read More »Tips for an Effective Christmas Eve Service
Technology in Ministry: Building “New Beginnings and Real Relationships”
We recently sat down with Kevin Harrison, the executive pastor of in Moore, S.C., to talk about the technological resources the church has implemented and… Read More »Technology in Ministry: Building “New Beginnings and Real Relationships”
Ideas to Impact Orlando is Coming!
I can honestly say that our 2012 conference was one of the best yet. Some said it was the best! But what’s really exciting is… Read More »Ideas to Impact Orlando is Coming!
When people fall between the cracks
At our annual Ideas to Impact Conference earlier this year, I met a PDS client named Diane Geschwind, who works for St. Christopher’s Parish in Baldwin, N.Y. Diane talked to me about why she works for the church. To her, it boiled down to connecting with people. That’s what the church is about.