When it comes to planning church events, long gone are the days of handwritten signup sheets and manually entering attendees into databases. With the use of online forms, you can now refocus your church’s attention to creating an impactful event for guests. So if you’re gearing up for your next planning session, first check out […]
Vacation Bible School brings kids together every summer for a fun-filled week of adventure, crafts, and learning God’s Word. If your church is offering its own program this year, here are a few steps on how to pull off an amazing VBS even if you haven’t started planning yet. Step #1: Decide on the Basics […]
For most nonprofit and church organizations, recruiting volunteers is crucial to the success of your mission. Though a lot of time and money go into this recruitment process, it’s not always enough to keep those volunteers helping long term. It’s a discouraging challenge I see so often in church environments. Learning how to gather feedback […]
When it comes to pulling off a successful church event, volunteers are an absolute necessity. If many hands make light work, then too few hands make heavy work. As a church leader, you don’t have the time to be doing all the heavy lifting yourself. That’s why recruiting volunteers is so important. The problem with […]
As church leaders, you want to create a safe space within the walls of your sanctuary. Background checks for volunteers can protect your members, especially the children, from potential predators. Story after story reminds us just how important this task is — and how carefully screening all staff should be a priority at every church […]
Planning an event takes time, teamwork, and lots of organization. For church Easter celebrations, extra care is typically required. Instead of surfing the web for various tools on how to plan for your Easter weekend, we thought it would be helpful to have one checklist to lead you through the entire planning process. We’ve gathered […]
Due to your church’s careful planning, Easter Sunday brings a packed sanctuary every year. Rejoice in the fact that so many people want to celebrate our Lord’s resurrection, while also remembering that a full Easter service isn’t the ultimate goal. What’s even better is bringing those attendees back for more. One way to keep the […]
As a pastor, you genuinely care about your congregation and community. You’ve worked hard to earn their trust. You want people to feel welcome at church, to know they’re valued, to grow in their relationship with Christ, and to be safe. This certainly includes the littlest members of your congregation. You want children, and their […]
Easter weekend is coming fast with only eight more weeks to go. Is your church done with planning for the big celebration? If not, do not be discouraged. This simple, yet comprehensive Roadmap to Easter will get you into high gear for one of the holiest days of the year. Here’s our seven-step plan for […]
