Far too often when there’s a ministry gap in our churches, we focus on leadership placement over leadership development. We settle for warm bodies instead of weekly volunteers. After all, Sunday is coming and we need someone to fill the…
Unfortunately, most churches fall victim to the 80/20 rule, where 80 percent of the total giving is done by just 20 percent of the people. If you want more people to give to your church, you need to understand and address…
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…
Working on staff in a church is hard work. There are always more needs for staff and volunteers to meet than time or resources to deliver. It’s very easy, and usually smart, to find ways to consolidate time and effort.…
Live streaming church services has become a necessity. About 2 years ago, many churches weren’t in a position to have an existing media ministry with tons of equipment and the means to deliver quality broadcasts. So Facebook Live and YouTube Live…
A couple of weeks ago we spoke with our friend Paul Steinbrueck from OurChurch.com, on the Church Solutions Podcast about reviews for Churches. Click here to listen. Here is a follow up article by Paul on this important topic: All…
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…
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…
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…
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…