Ekklesia 360

Every process in your ministry has what we call a “path”––a direction or trajectory you’d like your congregation to follow.

For example:

• Your new visitors experience many stages of the church welcome.
• You probably have a "new members" class or offer...

What’s the least interesting thing to take a picture of? I’m not sure what that answer is, but my favorite Instagram account tackles uninteresting subjects in a beautiful way. The New York Public Library (@nypl) takes pictures of old card catalog cards...

A grocery store doesn’t go through the trouble of planning a big sale––with markdowns, promotions, and increased inventory––only to hope it goes unnoticed by the neighborhood. They want everyone to see the value in their groceries, understand their...

This theme showcases some of the latest in mainstream website design and technology mixed with the expertise of our ministry strategists. Augustine was built from the ground up to help churches...

What do you call a dinner party when everyone brings a dish to share? In the Midwest, I’ve heard it called a potluck. Or a “dish-to-pass.” Or a “Jacob’s join.” No matter what name you tack on the invitation, it’s all the same idea––bring what you can,...

Does your church have that one person who’s always walking around with a clipboard? I imagine a woman with rhinestone glasses and a cute cardigan. We all like her, but we all run and hide when we see her coming. 

We all know she’s going to ask us to do...

Meeting new people and going to new places can be intimidating. Once you’ve introduced yourself to someone, that first interaction is crucial. Whether it was a great conversation, an uncomfortable situation, or somewhere in between––first impressions...

There are many risks in any life change, new project, ministry opportunity, or the growth of a church. You have to leave the comforts of your daily routine, possibly invest in a new home or a new city, learn new methods, and have faith that this move...

If you're like most North American churches, your sermons are one of the most important parts of your weekly service. It's important to your staff, to your congregation, and, hopefully, to the broader community.

You put a lot of work into planning a...

You know how essential it is to engage your members with your church website. It’s a powerful tool that allows your congregation to connect to other members, give online, see a community calendar, and even register for events. But now it’s time to...