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 […]
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 […]
Stop Inviting People to Church… and Grow Your Church Anyway
Recently, I was working with a church that desperately wants to grow… well, the pastor wants it to grow. He asked his core leaders about their inviting experiences and they all said shades of the same thing: “I’ve invited all my friends to church and they’re not interested.” Well, duh!! Unless you happen to be […]
Is Your Vision Visionary?
A church’s vision is more than just words on paper; it’s the driving force behind growth, transformation, and impact. Unfortunately, many (most!) churches find themselves stuck with a vision that lacks inspiration and direction, let alone a specific goal. But what if your church’s vision could become the catalyst for measurable change? Check out how […]
Surprise! The Holidays Are Here
It used to be that Christmas began when Santa Claus passed the reviewing stand in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. It used to be that the first strains of Christmas carols played on the Muzak on the following Friday morning. It used to be. But surprise! The holidays are here. Now. On the other hand, for […]