No one likes to talk about finances. It can be uncomfortable and is overall viewed as a taboo subject that you should not bring up at a dinner party. There are many different views and opinions on how you should be handling your finances and every family, couple, or individual has a different system or lack thereof, for doing so.
Easter is often referred to as the Super Bowl for churches. Not only is it the most attended day of the year, but more importantly, it represents the foundation of Christianity. On Easter, we celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Is your church ready to welcome visitors at Easter? Not just welcome visitors but give them an experience that reflects the values of your church and the love of Christ? We know that is a big question and a lot to evaluate…
A church is made up of several different ministries working together to meet the needs of and disciple the people within them. These ministries most commonly include kids ministry, Youth ministry, and some sort of adult discipleship initiative.
To truly maximize effectiveness, reach, and impact, churches should implement an overarching strategy for their social media. But before they get too far into that, they need to create a policy. A proper social media policy can help churches avoid potential pitfalls while maximizing their outreach.
In the shadows of a global pandemic, many families are spending more time together than they have in years. Stay at home orders, event capacities, and gathering restrictions have all led to homes being occupied far more than they have in the recent past.
Socially media can be a powerful tool for churches. Not only does it help them stay connected with current members, but it also allows them to reach a wider audience. Currently, 72% of US residents use social media in some capacity.
Making sermons available online was a trend long before 2020. With increasingly affordable technology and a number of platforms providing free, easy-to-use live recording capabilities, streaming messages every week became a possibility for the smallest of churches.
In the modern American church, many of us have grown accustom to a certain type of worship experience. According to Pew Research, 75% of people consider the quality and style of worship to be a top priority when looking at new churches.
In one way or another, Christmas is looking a little different for almost everyone this year. Family gatherings are being downsized or held virtually. Parties with friends and work are being pushed back into the new year.
Meanwhile, churches are finding themselves having adapt once more to 2020’s everchanging rules and attitudes.