Category New Visitors

Church Marketing, New Visitors, Pastors, Social Media, Streaming Tips, Uncategorized

Six Reasons to Post a Sermon Promo

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A lot of churches simply post their sermons, (or the entire worship service), to Facebook or YouTube and call it good. I don’t think it is good and here are six good reasons to do a promo of a future…

SCTV Team
February 20, 2023

Church Goals, Church Marketing, Church Website, New Visitors, Pastors, Social Media, Streaming Tips

8 Signs Your Church Might Be Becoming Irrelevant

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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…

SCTV Team
February 7, 2023

Church Marketing, Church Website, Communications, New Visitors, Pastors, Streaming Features, Streaming Tips

Why Streaming Your Church Services to TV Makes Sense

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Many church leaders think it’s too expensive or special equipment is needed, but that is not accurate. Most don’t realize the benefits to streaming to TV. TV might be the most popular American pastime. On average, 55% of Americans spend…

SCTV Team
January 17, 2023

Church Goals, Church Management, Church Marketing, Church Website, New Visitors, Pastors, Social Media, Volunteers

What Do People Want to Hear From Church?

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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…

SCTV Team
January 11, 2023

Church Marketing, New Visitors, reaching people,

10 Steps to a Successful Launch: Marketing Guide

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Whatever new thing you are going to introduce to your church members, it’s important to remember just mentioning it for a week or two will not get the results you want. It takes strategy and planning for outstanding results. If…

SCTV Team
July 14, 2022

Church Marketing, New Visitors

Is Your Church Invisible to New People?

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The majority of folks are using the most popular digital tools, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc… Is your church equipped to be found on these important platforms? Pastor Craig Smee will show you how to leverage all your digital resources so…

SCTV Team
October 2, 2019

Easter, Holidays, New Visitors

5 Tips to Make Sure You Don’t Ignore Unchurched Guests on Easter

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When unchurched people walk through your door this Easter, will you be ready for them? Here are five specific ways to make sure you are ready for your Easter guests. 1. Make Sure You Have Enough Volunteers at Critical Points Easter…

SCTV Team
April 10, 2019

New Visitors, Pastors

Unwelcomed: 50 Ways Churches Drive Away 1st Time Visitors

There are many reasons why first time visitors don’t come back for a second reason, make sure your church isn’t accidentally causing this! You’ll find 50 ways to make sure you don’t drive away 1st time visitors. Steve and Phil…

Guest Blogger
September 1, 2016