A rapid influx of new Jesus-loving church members. That’s what every church wants, right? Absolutely! We all want our churches to grow with new believers and long-time Christians coming back to church. We want them sitting in our pews every Sunday receiving the love of Christ, and we want all of them now.
“I have an idea…”. These are the four most dreaded words for any planner. In the context of the church, a close second would be, “Hey, let’s (insert big event idea here) next month!”. Though these sentences often come with good intentions from the one speaking them, all the event organizer hears is, “Let’s add […]
It’s not uncommon to hear Christmas services referred to as a church’s “Super Bowl”. Since more people attend Christmas services than any other time of year, church leaders often feel pressured to up the performance ante. The church facility gets a decorative facelift, church members are encouraged to be extra welcoming, and the worship set […]
On the operations side of churches, transparency and organization are key to ensure things are fair and accountable. No matter the size of a church, keeping the finances, membership, tithing, and events calendar organized in one easily-accessible location is an excellent way to be a good steward of the ministry God has entrusted to you. […]
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We’re a few weeks into Fall and Christmas is our topic of discussion here at Velocity Ministry Management. We’ve said it before, but planning ahead is the best approach to the busy holiday season. The good news (other than Jesus, of course!) is that you don’t have to completely start your planning process from scratch. […]
Here are three easy steps to budget for church events and keep your ministry on track for the year.
There’s no denying it, church events can be incredible ministry tools. It’s possible to get all the benefits of hosting events without all the trouble.
The Christmas season is many things: joyous, hopeful, magical, peaceful, and full of charitable giving. It’s also an extremely busy time for churches. As holiday events typically ramp up in the weeks before Dec. 25th, it’s a good idea to get a clear vision of your Christmas event schedule well in advance. And with most […]
The role of an Executive Pastor can be a tricky one to define. It’s certainly not a new one, but it can look a bit different from church to church. Sometimes even, the XP role goes by a different moniker altogether, such as Operations Pastor, Administrative Pastor, or Director of Operations. Whatever your church decides […]