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Encouraging results for Catholics: New American Beliefs research study from ACST

“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 ...

Volunteer Recruitment Made Easy for VBS

Vacation Bible School is one of the most important outreach activities your church likely does every year. But if you’re like most churches, mobilizing enough ...

7 Steps to Connect with Moms This Summer

Let’s face it. Summer is a lot. You’re trying to keep your congregation connected when everyone is running around, and sometimes, it feels like herding ...

Budget-Friendly VBS Decoration Ideas That Still Wow

For the vast majority of churches in the United States, VBS remains one of the most potent weeks of outreach in the calendar. When you ...

7 Proven Strategies to Maximize VBS Impact on Church Growth

Vacation Bible School isn’t just a fun summer event for kids—it’s a huge opportunity for your church to connect with families and share the good ...

5 Summer Fellowship Activities for Men

Summer is often one of the slowest times in your church’s life, with members traveling to spend time with family and friends or just enjoy ...

7 Ways to Make Your VBS More Inclusive for Special Needs Kids

One of the most important messages your church sends through Vacation Bible School (VBS) is that God loves and values everyone—especially children with special needs. ...

The Future of Church Volunteerism: How to Engage the Next Generation

The landscape of church engagement is changing. The days when churches could rely solely on the same committed individuals to serve in ministry for decades ...

How Technology Can Boost Disciple-Making

As a Church, we aim to be disciples and tell others about Christ. As church leaders, it’s your responsibility to drive that forward by guiding ...

NEW! MinistryPlatform Volunteer Connect: Reduce Volunteer Management Stress!

We’ve all been there. It’s Sunday morning. You’re ensuring everyone is in place before people enter your church doors. And you see it…an empty space ...

5 Ways Your Ministry Can Stay Relevant During the Summer Months

We all know attendance tends to dip during the summer months, and understandably so. School is out, families are vacationing, and snowbirds have fled to ...

Signs Your Volunteers Are About to Quit (And How to Turn It Around)

The heartbeat of any thriving church is the people who serve. From greeting guests with a warm smile to leading children’s ministry, organizing events, and ...