Church Planning for 2025: Connecting with the Unchurched in the New Year
As we step into 2025, churches across the nation are grappling with a shifting landscape. The challenges of reaching the unchurched haven’t gone away—they’ve simply evolved. That’s why it’s more important than ever for churches to plan intentionally and strategically. The truth is, without church planning, most churches will either coast along or struggle to […]
The Invisible Church: A Wake-Up Call About Your Church Reputation
Let me share something that might sting a little: Your church reputation isn’t what you think it is. In fact, most people in your community don’t even know you exist. I know what you’re thinking – “But we’ve been here forever! We have that great sign out front! We do so much good work!” Trust […]
4 Lessons a Congregation Can Learn from Product Fundraising
Imagine your church just hosted a product fundraiser to fund a youth mission trip. Your congregants worked together to promote your campaign and sell cookie dough to other community members, resulting in $6,000 raised for your church. The campaign was a success not only because you met your fundraising goal but also because you leveraged […]
Failure is Certain … 100%
In the journey of church leadership, failure isn’t just inevitable, it’s essential for growth and transformation. Leaders who avoid risks and fear failure hinder their church’s potential for growth and renewal. The risk-averse mindset is a sharp contrast with a proactive approach that’s needed to navigate today’s modern ministry. The reality is, folks, failure is […]
Common Member Retention Challenges + How to Solve Them
As a church leader, you strive to attract and retain church members. However, the average U.S. church only sees a 15 percent return rate. That means for every 100 people who walk through your doors, only 15 will come back. This number drops to just 11 for mainline churches, underscoring how challenging it is for […]
Invite People Into Solutions – Not to Church: 4 Tips to Success
Let’s be honest—inviting people to church these days is an uphill battle. Most people aren’t exactly lining up to come in on a Sunday, and it’s not just because they’re busy. For many, the church has a reputation problem; it feels irrelevant or even uncomfortable. When you extend an invitation to join a service, they […]