According to Barna Group research, 1 in 3 Christians have stopped attending church (both in-person and online) during the COVID-19 pandemic. [Source] When churches first “closed their doors,” some thought it would be a quick break — but now, it…
There was a 70% increase in Facebook & Instagram usage in the month of March. People are turning to apps to keep themselves entertained, connected, and informed while they’re spending more time at home. This is a huge opportunity to…
Every organization wants to get lots of 5-star online reviews, but chances are at some point you are going to get a dreaded 1-star review filled with criticism. The bolder and more impactful your organization is, the louder and more…
What are your goals for your ministry using streaming? Grow my Local Congregation – I want to put more butts in the seats and grow my local congregation. Reach the World with the Gospel – I have a more global…
The majority of folks are using the most popular digital tools, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc… Is your church equipped to be found on these important platforms? Pastor Craig Smee will show you how to leverage all your digital resources so…
Businesses use data well, even if it’s sometimes creepy. It’s time the church followed suit—minus the creepiness. Churches need to pastor the data! The typical church is not good at tracking data. We keep track of how big the offering…
It may be summer but you can still keep people connected to your church and even grow! Streaming Video can help accomplish this. This technology allows your church to extend its worship and education ministries beyond the walls of the…
Guest Blogger: Deborah Ike What events are coming up at your church in the next few months? VBS, back-to-school kickoff, small group launch, Thanksgiving outreach, Christmas plays, and more? Are you ready for those events or are you feeling a…
The truth is your mission is sacred but your method (your strategy, your approach, your plan) is not sacred. Sometimes we get that confused. Your plan can and should change at times. The culture continues to change. The church needs…
Announcements at your church do not have to be boring. There is a right way and a wrong way to make church announcements. Personal opinions differ, but the truth is: announcements are important for the people of your church. Here…