The Ultimate Quick Wins You Can Get For Your Church

Does it ever feel like your church is constantly working towards a goal, but never quite winning? It’s discouraging and one of the reasons churches fail at their goals. Breaking up goals into smaller tasks or portions allows you to take advantage of quick wins for your church. Getting those small victories gives you the confidence to keep going. Quick wins are everywhere. They’ll help you grow your church, increase engagement, build your online presence and much more. Challenge Volunteers Volunteers get bored. Only a handful of members ever volunteer. You have far more to accomplish than you have engaged …

These 15 Things Are Holding Your Church Back

Right now, you might list several dozen things holding your church back, such as not enough money. However, most of the things preventing your church from growing are just obstacles to overcome. And yes, you can overcome them. Most of it comes down to planning and being willing to make a few major changes that drastically improve how others see your church and the level of engagement inside and outside your church. 1. No Plan For Growth As simple as it might sound, do you currently have a set plan for growth? Church growth isn’t just something that happens. While …

The 4 Keys To Assimilation And Growth Track

Every church would love to see more growth. By following the four keys to assimilation, growth isn’t just something to wish for anymore. These keys are fairly straightforward, but it may take some practice to master them. After all, every church and visitor are different. The overall key to remember is to continue to tweak your strategy until you find what works for assimilating new members and retaining existing members. 1. Focus On Hospitality Hospitality is one of the most important keys to assimilation. Think of hospitality as the first impression you make on visitors. It’s important to note that …

How To Create More Engaging Church Videos

Engaging church videos not only get watched, but shared. Odds are, you probably know of at least a few Christian videos that have went viral recently. People you’ve watched them not only remember the content, but the church as well. It definitely pays to create more engaging videos to reach a wider audience. Remember, it’s not just your members who are watching your videos. Anyone who can access the Internet is a potential viewer, so engage them all. Get Out In The Community How many of your church videos are set in your church? They’re probably all in just one …

16 Ways To Write Fantastic Church Website Copy

Want to know the secret behind some of the top church websites? They all have fantastic church website copy. Yes, their sites are also filled with useful resources, but their website copy is what draws in visitors to begin with and helps search engines rank their sites. Thinking of just uploading some basic FAQs and an About Us page? Skip basic and generic and write copy that will actually help you grow your church. 1. Know The Difference Between Copy And Content Often times, you’ll hear the words “copy” and “content” used interchangeably. While most of the tips here apply …

Utilizing Facebook To Grow Your Church Community

You want to grow your church community, but where should you start? Facebook is the king of social media and the perfect place to start growing your church. The good thing is Facebook offers numerous ways to reach out to your members and the entire Facebook community. The key is to be as active on the platform as you are in your church. With the help of social media savvy volunteers, Facebook could become one of the most powerful tools you have for engaging and growing your church. Use Facebook Ads Facebook ads reach the millions of daily users on …

8 Creative Nonprofit Advertising Campaigns That Work

Nonprofit advertising campaigns aren’t usually the most exciting or engaging. In fact, they’re often depressing or make you feel guilty. While these work on some people, your church could benefit by getting a little more creative. Just think about the types of advertising you notice most. It’s creative and engaging. The message sticks with you. That’s the type of creativity your church needs to make your next marketing campaign more successful. 1. Answer Questions Before They’re Asked How often do you get asked the same questions about the Bible, faith and church? If you’re creating ads or marketing material, answer …

8 Tips To Help Pastors Build A Church Blog

Wouldn’t it be great if all you needed was a church website to reach more people? While it’s a great start, you have to keep your site updated with fresh content, aka a blog. Pastors are busy, but it’s also their thoughts, leadership and personality that makes people want to join a church. This is why pastors are often responsible for building a church blog. Even if you’re drawing a blank when it comes to topics, don’t worry. With these eight tips, you’ll have a blog to be proud of in no time. 1. Find Inspiration You’re used to writing …

If Your Church Isn’t Making Social Media A Priority – This Happens

Sometimes it’s hard to make social media a priority in your church when you’re already pulled in so many different directions. However, it has to be a priority. It’s one of the best ways to market your church, engage members, reach new people and create a thriving community that expands outside your church walls. If you rarely update your social platforms, you could face some serious negative consequences. As bad as that may sound, neglecting social media does have the power to work against your church. Your Church May Seem Nonexistent Social media is one of the top five ways …

Why Social Media Is Changing The Way You Do Church

Social media use in relation to church is nothing new, but many churches are using social media to change how they reach and interact with others. It’s not just about sharing scripture or marketing upcoming events. Instead, churches are extending their walls to encompass social media followers too. If you want to get more from your social platforms, start using it to change how you do church. You’ll not only reach more people, but possibly grow your church too. Open Conversations With Non-Believers People of all types are on social media, including non-believers. While striking up conversations in person is …