A church email newsletter is an excellent way to remind and inform your members of events, sermons, and resources they need to know about. Unlike the printed newsletters of the past, you can actually know how many are reading the emails and what they’re interested in. So you can improve! If done properly,...
Since websites are the primary way most pursue information, it’s important to know if your church website needs help. Remember though, there are many ways to have an effective website. You simply want your church website to be up to the standard of most websites. This is not the time to be...
When someone visits your church, you need a church visitor’s card available to be filled out. But be aware though, many church guests will not want to complete it on their first visit. Here’s why: we live in a skeptical culture where a visitor doesn’t want to be identified until they feel...
Do you wonder if you’re wasting time on your church social media content? You could be if you’re creating random posts about various themes and events. There’s a better way. It’s called branding: identifying what makes the content your church’s, and controlling it so your followers recognize and want it. It’s building a...
Are you looking for church logo ideas, free to use, that will help create a visual wrapper for your church brand? I want to help. First, let’s discuss overarching principles that will help you design a logo that will stand out and truly represent who you are as a ministry. Do you really...
The church welcome time is so important in your church for three reasons: 1) to be friendly to regular attenders, 2) to demonstrate the way for members to be friendly to each other, and 3) to make guests feel appreciated for attending (so hopefully, they’ll return)! When your church welcome time occurs during...
It's important to know how to do a church welcome during a Sunday service. Welcoming visitors properly is the first step to creating longtime new church members. Church growth starts by making people welcome! Based on the many churches I’ve visited as a "mystery visitor", here are 5 tips for ensuring first-time guests...
Many pastors wonder, “is church branding scriptural?” It’s important to know! And a great question that stems from a misunderstanding of what branding is. Church branding is simply differentiating your church so you’re known for something that defines your ministry focus. It’s more than a name, denomination, mission, or vision statement. Instead,...
The proper naming of your church Christmas event can determine its success. People attend Christmas events for many reasons (secular and spiritual) and the name will be the first thing to get their attention. And hopefully will compel them to come. Or at least, to allow your event to not be ignored...
