Engage Donors and Focus on Your Mission
Part one of the Five Strategies to Engage Donors Right Now. Would you ever turn down a major gift to your church? Most of us… Read More »Engage Donors and Focus on Your Mission
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Creative Ways to Use Volunteers
People are a church’s greatest resource. They bring their time and talents to your church. They give generously to financial needs. They help further the… Read More »Creative Ways to Use Volunteers
Virtual Worship for Vacationers
School is out and many families are gearing up for summer vacations, so your church may see a dip in attendance. Of course, it’s great… Read More »Virtual Worship for Vacationers
Don’t Take a Vacation from Communication
Your congregants are ready to enjoy summertime, most likely planning trips to the beach, mountains, lake houses, or to see family (finally!). While you can’t… Read More »Don’t Take a Vacation from Communication
Summer Engagement Events – 4 Simple Fun Activities!
If your church hasn’t seen a return to pre-pandemic attendance levels, you aren’t alone. And now, with summer and lessened restrictions, many people are excited… Read More »Summer Engagement Events – 4 Simple Fun Activities!
Following up with Attendees after an Event
Is there a better feeling than successfully pulling off an event at your church? All the organizing and planning involved, finding the right staff, getting people… Read More »Following up with Attendees after an Event
Technology Developments to Embrace to Shape 2022 For Your Church
We are nearing the start of 2021. For most churches, it will truly be the beginning of the “new normal.” Most of us still struggle… Read More »Technology Developments to Embrace to Shape 2022 For Your Church
7 Daily Choices For The New Year
January is the time we set new goals for the year. For many of us though, 2020 held so much unanticipated “hard” that it’s difficult… Read More »7 Daily Choices For The New Year
Lake Forest Finds Functional Tool For Connection
With three locations in Davidson, Huntersville, and Westlake, North Carolina, Lake Forest Community Church’s mission is to love people as they discover and live out… Read More »Lake Forest Finds Functional Tool For Connection
The Church Growth “Generation Gap”
The most common question in declining churches is how to grow church participation. I refer to congregational participation rather than church membership. Membership is more… Read More »The Church Growth “Generation Gap”
What’s the Difference Between “Multi-Site” and “Fresh Expression”?
What’s the Difference between “Multi-Site” and “Fresh Expression”? This is my new blog about using MissionInsite™ for community research and church development. Available exclusively to… Read More »What’s the Difference Between “Multi-Site” and “Fresh Expression”?
Have a Gathering of More Than 3? Use Realm Groups to Get Through the New Normal
If you are a church worker, you would probably agree that keeping up with every single person in your church yourself is not only unrealistic… Read More »Have a Gathering of More Than 3? Use Realm Groups to Get Through the New Normal