Churches create so much content, so it’s important to learn how to write better! Church content, even when spoken from a stage, often starts with a pen to paper. Or a blank document in a word processing program. It can be scary and challenging! How to write better when you have writer’s block With just...
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...
All churches need an effective website; but are there certain pages you must have on a church website? Yes! There are many options but, when asked, a church member suggests they mostly want three pages. And when someone in a community is looking for a church, they say they’re mainly looking for...
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...
It can be challenging to manage the morale of church volunteers. But there are many reasons why volunteers may experience low morale; from burnout, to volunteer stress, to interpersonal conflicts. However, a church's success often relies on its volunteers' engagement, and it's impossible to achieve much without happy, motivated volunteers. In fact,...
Every church member needs to hear controlled messages that are repeated so they understand and remember them. Often, when messages are left uncontrolled, the church member doesn’t know critical things that every Pastor wishes they did! “Why don’t our people know?” is often asked in churches that don’t disciple well with controlled messages....
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...
