There was a day when denominational loyalty made it easy for people to find their next church or religious congregation. If a Baptist, a Methodist,… Read More »People are Looking for Friendly Churches with Good Preaching
Whether they know it or not, people need to be connected to the life of the church. This means you get them involved in fellowship,… Read More »Reaching Those In Need Near Your Church
Most of what is done in the church is done in the context of community. We learn from one another, serve together, meet each other’s… Read More »Context of Community
It’s the time of year when fun church event ideas are being planned- back to school, fall carnivals and trunk or treat, Friendsgiving meals, and… Read More »How to Throw a Great Party for Your Church
We want to best serve our community with knowledge and hands-on help. Community outreach ideas for churches during times of an economic downturn include physical… Read More »How Do We Know Who To Help?
by Dirk Rinker and Michael Jaffarian Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” He was pleased with Peter’s answer: “You are… Read More »The Disconnect Between Believing in Jesus and Participating in His Church is Expanding Rapidly
I was recently sitting with some friends and family, and we talked about back-to-school shopping experiences over the years and how to meet new children… Read More »Back to School Ideas & Games For Children
Community is at the heart of churches. In order to protect those within a community, running background checks on staff and volunteers is one of… Read More »What Comes Up in a Background Check?
People are on the go. They’re online, at work, on summer vacation, or busy with activities. They’re on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat, just to name… Read More »How You Can Boost Your Summer Giving by Going Mobile
The summer always presents a unique set of challenges for the church. People spend less time in the pews and more time enjoying their favorite… Read More »How to Salvage a Downturn in Church Summer Giving
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
Vacation Bible School has been planned, and soon the children will be registering for a week full of fun activities and friendships! Your volunteers are… Read More »How to Increase VBS Attendance
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