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Tips for a Successful Church Staff Retreat

Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or a one-day local retreat, taking intentional time away with your church staff is a valuable investment you can make in the health, unity, and vision of your ministry team. A staff retreat isn’t just a break from the routine — it’s an opportunity to refocus, refresh, and realign for the season ahead. Here are some practical tips to help you plan ...

12 Fun & Meaningful Summer Event Ideas for Your Church Congregation

Summer is a perfect season for your church to build relationships, create memories, and connect with your community beyond Sunday mornings. With the longer days and school breaks, your congregation is often looking for ways to gather, serve, and celebrate together. Here are 12 great summer event ideas your church can use to foster fun, fellowship, and spiritual growth: 1. Outdoor Wor...

Should Your Church Change Its Summer Service Schedule?

Every summer, churches across the country face the same question: Should we change our service schedule to reflect the seasonal drop in attendance? Whether you're thinking about cutting down from two services to one, pausing Sunday evening gatherings, or experimenting with outdoor or midweek options, there are real pros and cons to weigh before making the leap. PROS of Changing the Summer S...

Raising Up Voices: Tips for Training Volunteer Leaders to Preach and Teach

As pastors and leaders, one of our most vital callings is not just to teach, but to equip others to teach also (2 Timothy 2:2). In many Protestant churches, there's a growing need—and opportunity—to empower faithful, gifted members of the church to step into preaching and teaching roles. Whether it's in small groups, adult education, youth ministry, or even Sunday mornings, raising up new voic...

Don’t Reinvent Easter: Preach the Resurrection

Easter Sunday is one of the most attended Sundays of the year in many churches. It's the day when pews fill up with families, seekers, and people who might not have stepped foot in a church in months—or years. With this influx of visitors, it’s understandable that pastors and church teams feel the pressure to "wow" the crowd: new stage designs, creative sermon angles, or a dramatic reinvention...

Introducing Lent in Evangelical Churches: A Fresh Invitation to Spiritual Depth

For many evangelical Protestant churches, Lent has traditionally been viewed as a “Catholic thing,” or perhaps as a foreign or unnecessary ritual. But in recent years, more and more churches from non-liturgical traditions are beginning to rediscover the spiritual richness that Lent can offer. If your church has never observed Lent before, you don’t need to adopt centuries of tradition overni...

The Pros and Cons of Family Services for Easter

Resurrection Sunday is one of the most significant events in the Christian calendar, drawing families and individuals to churches around the world. When planning Easter church services, one important consideration is whether to offer family-friendly services with limited or no childcare options. While such services can create opportunities for families to worship together, they also present challe...

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What to Consider When Redesigning Your Church’s Website

You’ve probably heard it said before, but your website is your church’s new front door. Especially in the post-Covid age of virtual Sunday streaming, your website is the place people go to get to know more about your community and to see if it’s the right fit for them. It’s important that your website makes it clear to visitors who you are, what you’re about, and what kind of person you ...

How to Find the Perfect Name for Your Church Plant

So you’re planting a church? This almost certainly was not a decision made lightly, or without months if not years of prayer and discernment. As you start to organize all of the details for your launch, you’re going to need a name, and you’re not going to want to phone it in. Your name is your church’s first impression. It sets the tone for how you take up space in the mind of your communi...

A Pastor’s Guide to Effective Sunday Morning Huddles

Conducting a successful Sunday morning service week after week requires intentional planning and coordination of numerous volunteers. With so many moving parts and on such a tight timeline, holding a Sunday morning huddle is a great tool for setting the morning off on the right foot. A huddle is a dedicated time before the service where volunteers come together to prepare, connect, and align their...

How to Engage Volunteers for One-Time Projects

In the life of a vibrant church community, there are often special, one-time projects that require the energy and dedication of volunteers. Whether it's setting up for a special event, lending a hand at Vacation Bible School (VBS), or participating in a community service excursion, these projects, though not recurring, are important parts for fostering community engagement and spreading goodwill b...

How To Structure a Newcomers Class for Church Membership

Every church congregant goes through certain phases— first, they may just be visiting. If they stick around, they’ll probably attend casually and anonymously for a while. After a little bit, as they feel more belonging and investment in your community, it’s important to give these newcomers the opportunity to take a more concrete step in becoming an active participant in and member of the co...

3 Immersive Ideas for Good Friday Services

Good Friday is a solemn and reflective day in the Christian calendar, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ for humanity’s sins. On the original Good Friday, Christ-followers did not know that Jesus would rise again in three days. They thought they were witnessing the death of God. When we recognize Good Friday today, we’re solemnly remembering the ultimate act of love that came before...

10 Ideas for Elevating the Guest Experience in Your Church

The heart of every hospitality ministry desires to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for both regular attendees and newcomers. Your team plays a crucial role in shaping the first impressions of guests, making it essential to focus on simple yet impactful gestures. Here are some ideas to enhance the guest services and hospitality experience within your church. Genuine Greetings Sometimes th...

7 Creative Ideas for Approaching Church Small Groups

Small groups play a vital role in fostering community, deepening spiritual connections, and providing support within a church family. It’s easy for churches to fall into a rhythm with groups, offering the same recurring studies and breakouts based on age and gender. While there’s nothing wrong with consistency— especially if it’s serving your community!— your church has the creative oppo...

5 Tips for Talking About Giving Around Christmas

As the Christmas season approaches, churches welcome a diverse array of visitors and guests eager to partake in the warmth of community and celebration. For pastors like you, this presents a unique opportunity to engage the congregation in conversations about giving, sharing the spirit of generosity that defines this joyous time. Finding the right "giving language" is crucial during the holidays, ...

How to Build a Strong Teaching Team at Your Church

Does your church need a teaching team? In many churches, the role of teaching and preaching often falls on a single individual, typically the pastor. While this tradition has its merits, there are numerous benefits to building a church teaching team. A teaching team can bring diversity, depth, and a broader range of perspectives to the pulpit. It also allows for pastors to lean into their gifts a...

Six Church Service Ideas for the Sunday After Thanksgiving

The week after Thanksgiving is a special time for church communities to come together and reflect on gratitude, share in fellowship, and spread love to those in need. It's an opportunity to transition from a season of thankfulness to a season of giving. In this blog post, we'll explore some creative church service ideas for the week after Thanksgiving that can help foster a sense of unity, service...

Do prizes and giveaways help or hurt church growth?

In a time where attracting and retaining congregants has become increasingly challenging, churches often find themselves exploring unconventional methods to foster growth and engagement within their communities. One such strategy gaining traction is the use of prizes and giveaways to entice individuals to attend services, events, or participate in various church activities. While these incentives ...

How Pastors Can Embrace Sabbaticals for a Lasting Ministry

In the relentless pursuit of ministering to others, church pastors often find themselves drained emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Sabbaticals serve as an invaluable tool to help ministry leaders refresh their spirits, recenter their vision, and fortify their commitment to their calling. Taking months away from your ministry, however, can be an intimidating proposition. Here, we’ll delve...