SCTV Team

SCTV Team

10 Ways to Motivate and Keep Volunteers

A close-up of a diverse group of people's hands forming a supportive circle. They are joining fists together, symbolizing unity and teamwork, motivating volunteers through shared purpose. The background is softly blurred, emphasizing the hands in the center.

While 70% of volunteers at faith-based organizations will continue to serve from one year to the next, they are susceptible to burn-out.  One of the main reasons volunteers stop serving is due to a lack of connection or passion for their…

Do Google Reviews Matter for Churches?

A Google Reviews sticker on a glass door invites patrons to "review us on Google." The sticker, adorned with the iconic Google logo and flanked by security badges, stands prominently at the entrance of this small-town church, enhancing its SEO presence online.

Consumers are turning to them more often to make purchasing decisions, they trust them more, and they’re actively reviewing businesses on a more frequent basis. A recent 2019 study by BrightLocal on local customer reviews backs these findings up (and much more). The survey…

Should My Church Advertise?

A sign outside a blooming church invites youth to "Come Rock With Jesus." Open to anyone 10 and up, the Christian Rock Singalong happens every Sunday from 6-7pm near a white-paneled building. A perfect example of effective church advertising.

Does your church have a phone listing, a sign out front, a Facebook page, a website, or a logo? If you answered yes to any of those questions, guess what? You’re already advertising. Another word for it is marketing. You may…

5 Hindrances to Church Growth

A silhouette of a person pushing against a large boulder on a hill at sunrise symbolizes the determination often seen in church development. The sky is a gradient of warm orange and cool blue, with scattered clouds representing the hindrances faced in achieving church growth.

Pastors experience deep frustration and confusion when their churches stop growing. But churches are certainly not alone when it comes to decline. Many organizations get stuck and decline into maintenance mode. So what causes this decline? Are there definitive reasons…

“Alexa, Play My Church’s Message”

Close-up image of a smart speaker with a fabric exterior, reminiscent of Alexa's elegant design. The top features four control buttons, including volume up and down, and the device is lit with a blue ring indicator. A blurry floral pattern is in the dark background.

Alexa Flash Briefings are a convenient way to get content to church attendees. myChurchDaily.com saves time and makes the process easy. Today, more than 41% of all US households have a Smart Speaker in their home, according to insiderIntelligence.com. You probably…