Engaging students at your church is critical to retain them throughout their schooling, and into young adult life. Remember, communication is different than engagement though! Any parent will confirm that talking to a student is different than interacting with a student. So, strive to listen as much as you talk. A church has...
Your church website is important. Why? The world has transitioned from a print communication hub (bulletin, newsletters, brochures) to a digital communication hub (website, social media, email). And people seek information on a website as quickly as possible. Most only want a website session to last about 30 seconds. That’s not long!...
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...
Jesus, in His earthly ministry, couldn’t preach to everyone; so, He practiced preaching to personas. He knew His local audience! And then, what He said reached a greater audience. Can you preach to everyone? No. You need to know your local audience, get their attention, and then preach God’s Word. And thanks...
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...
As technology advances, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly relevant in many fields, including pastoral ministry. In this article, with the assistance of the free, AI content generator, ChatGPT (chat.openai.com), we’ll explore how pastors can leverage AI to enhance their messages and potentially reach a wider audience while being mindful of ethical...
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...
When leading a ministry online, there are many differences from leading an in-person ministry. Don’t be fooled like many Pastors who, during COVID especially, decided it’s as simple as putting a video on your website. All while running church, as usual, in the building. Leading a ministry online adds several complexities since most...
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...
