It’s a New Year and opportunities for new reach! 2024 is here and it’s a time for churches to reflect and refine their approach to spreading the word. In today’s digital age, where screens hold more sway than pews, an…
Ah yes, as summer rolls in with its sunny days and vacation vibes, many churches find themselves grappling with low attendance. The season often brings about decreased congregation numbers, as families embark on vacations or engage in outdoor activities. However,…
Streaming video has become a popular and effective way to engage with church members, people looking for a church home, and particularly those who may not be able to attend in-person services. However, some church boards may be hesitant to…
Those of us involved in church work understand we are called to serve. We serve our visitors, members, volunteers, and employees. This service demonstrates how much we value those we interact with. Businesses understand this. They call it customer service.…
The message of Jesus is relevant but your church might not be. Why? Well, the truth is, irrelevant churches make almost no impact on the community around them. Relevance means what you do matters. Relevance means your ministry makes a…
We will very briefly look at two of the biggest social media video platforms out there for live video: Facebook Live and YouTube Live. StreamingChurch.tv has a live webinar on this topic, February 15th which will go into much more…
A church’s message has to be more than, “Join us Sunday!” You have to tap into the real needs and feelings your community is experiencing and offer a tangible way to help. Churches need to clarify their message and make…
It’s a new year and we all want to do our best, but here are some common mistakes that some of us in ministry make when it comes to scheduling our lives and some helpful tips to change that. Ministry…
Wow, 2023 is almost here. Many folks make New Year’s Resolutions, the things they hope to accomplish. Here’s a twist, how about some things you do not want to do in 2023? 1. Do not allow ministry to take important…
We often associate Thanksgiving Day with turkey, pie, and football, at its core, Thanksgiving traces its roots to gratitude. Many churches will celebrate Thanksgiving together the weekend before or after Thanksgiving Day. Here are some ideas for a creative Thanksgiving…