A key leadership aspect that can greatly impact a ministry is finding a niche. A discovered thought area where you can flourish and become an expert. This focus is more effective than it is to know “a little something” about everything. People pursue experts. Every church leader and local church needs a niche....
Pastor appreciation in October is starting to become expected. This is a good thing! But appreciating your pastor in unexpected ways (year-round) can make your gestures of gratitude even more special and memorable. Here are 10 creative ways to show your pastor how much you value their ministry: Secret Encouragement Cards: Ask...
The church greeters ministry is essential for every church. Why? Because your congregation needs to feel a welcoming community. A church greeter ministry spreads hospitable people throughout the entire church as part of an effective first impressions ministry. Think about every church entry point as a start for greeters. Church greeters aren’t just...
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,...
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...
Everyone seems to be yelling. I’m not talking mean yelling because there’s “good” yelling too. Everyone has something they want to communicate! And because we live in a marketing-noisy world, talking quietly (like we do in a small group) will be ignored. Unless you practice this one tip. Talking a benefit will...
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...
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...
Church Branding 101 provides the basics with which you can do it yourself (DIY). Many churches can’t afford to hire an agency, nor do they have a qualified staff member, but they understand church branding is important. And it is! Remember, church branding is more than a logo: It’s understanding what you’re known...
