Think of your church’s initial background checks as a snapshot in time. People change, circumstances evolve, and new risks emerge. Just like annual check-ups are… Read More »Safeguarding Your Ministry with Yearly Background Checks
“Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called… Read More »Encouraging results for Catholics: New American Beliefs research study from ACST
We’ve all been there. You’ve spent hours upon hours planning an outreach opportunity. You’ve organized the where, what, how, and who. You’ve recruited volunteers, organized… Read More »Data to Help You Engage Your Community Through Outreach
The purpose of church outreach is to step out into the community around you and draw people into faith and fellowship. Outreach events help you… Read More »3 Steps to Make Church Outreach Events Easier
If you live in or near a college town, you’re familiar with the regular flow of students into and out of your community. Depending on… Read More »The Missed Mission Field: Connecting With College Students in Your Community
The new year brings hope and rejuvenation to our spirits as we reflect on what we learned from last year, applying this knowledge to our… Read More »5 Questions Your Church Can Ask to Help You Build Your Roadmap for Growth in 2025
While loneliness and related mental health challenges seem overwhelming to us, there are many basic actions our Catholic church can take. Some dioceses, such as… Read More »How the Church Can Respond to the Issue of Loneliness
Parish Renewal The Office of Parish Renewal in the Archdiocese of Baltimore is one of four offices that comprise the Institute for Evangelization. “Our office… Read More »Equipping parishes to evangelize. Julie St. Croix discusses how the holistic ministry makes use of technology in the Archdiocese of Baltimore
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, finding authentic community and growing in faith can sometimes seem like an uphill battle. Many churchgoers attend… Read More »Building Faith Through Fall Small Groups: Curriculum and Activities
Venture Church Network, otherwise known as Conservative Baptists of America, is comprised of approximately 1,000 conservative Baptist churches throughout the United States. Conservative Baptists of… Read More »MissionInsite Helps Keep Churches Relevant in the Community
In 2022, as part of a strategic mission planning initiative, the Diocese of Green Bay thoroughly examined Mass attendance trends across its parishes and uncovered… Read More »In the Heart of the Parish: Discovering the Why Behind a Rise in Mass Attendance in Green Bay
Easter is coming early this year. And most churches are anticipating a bump in attendance. Are you ready? What can you do to ensure your… Read More »Outreach For New Visitors This Easter
