Ekklesia 360

Samantha Decker

Recent Posts

6 Creative and Meaningful Ways to Thank Your Donors

Posted by Samantha Decker

Thanksgiving is a time to gather with loved ones in a warm home filled with delicious food. It's also a time to reflect on all that you are thankful for. As a pastor or church leader, one thing you are likely most grateful for is your church donors. This...

Read More

Topics: Best Practices

Why Your Church Needs Church Management Software

Posted by Samantha Decker

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about serving on a church staff? Is it the ministry and ability to serve and share with people? Or is it the day-to-day tasks, lack of organization, and overall chaos that can make up life on a...

Read More

Topics: Best Practices, Church Management Software, Strategy

The Top Ten Free Resources for Church Communicators

Posted by Samantha Decker

A good carpenter always has the right tools in his/her toolbox. In the same way, in order to be an effective church communicator, it’s essential that you have the right metaphorical tools in your metaphorical toolbox. However, with so many free resources...

Read More

How To Turn Church Donors Into Volunteers

Posted by Samantha Decker

If you’ve worked at a church for any length of time, or even attended a church semi-regularly, you know that volunteers are necessary. These volunteers are the ones getting to church early to set the chairs out, greeting attendees at the doors, and...

Read More

How to Promote Healthy Church Teams in 12 Steps

Posted by Samantha Decker

It's disappointing when a team is marked by division. You’ve probably seen (or unfortunately experienced) a team like this. These kind of teams promote their own good above the team, fail to work together, argue, are unproductive, and are often described...

Read More

Key Bible Verses About Hope

Posted by Samantha Decker

Every single one of us need hope at some point in our lives. Some people even argue that hope is what changes our thoughts from negative to positive. This shift in thinking helps us live healthier, happier lives. But as a Christian, it’s not just any...

Read More

How To Create A Great Vacation Bible School Website or Landing Page

Posted by Samantha Decker

Now that the weather is warming up, parents and kids alike are counting down the days until summer. You can tell that they’re dreaming of pool days, long summer nights, and of course Vacation Bible School (VBS)! For many families, VBS is the highlight of...

Read More

10 Ways to Make Your Mother's Day Church Service Exceptional

Posted by Samantha Decker

If you’ve seen a mom in action, you know that they are pretty amazing. They are typically the ones running around, taking care of everyone else, and thinking of themselves last. While moms deserve appreciation every day, your church has a great...

Read More

How to Use Social Media for Your Church

Posted by Samantha Decker

Every church wants to make an impact in the lives of their church members and in the community. The way churches go about tackling this task is vital to the success of any church.

Read More

How to Get Your Church Livestream Setup by Easter

Posted by Samantha Decker

Believe it or not, Easter Sunday is almost here! Not only is Easter Sunday a joyous celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, but it’s also an amazing opportunity for your church to minister to unreached and unchurched people in and out of your...

Read More