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Building a church website without strategy is like an architect building a building without a floor plan. Chances are it’s going to be messy, ineffective, and even detrimental to the original purpose. Church website strategy isn’t just something that...

As the end of the year approaches, you have an exciting opportunity to use your church annual report to share all that the Lord has done in and through your congregation. This report has the potential to be so much more than an excel sheet full of...

Corrie Ten Boom, a Holocaust survivor, once said, “Don’t pray when you feel like it. Have an appointment with the Lord and keep it. A man is powerful on his knees.”

Church branding is one of the most important factors when it comes to getting your message out to the public. Creating identity through branding attracts those who are interested in your church’s mission and creates a sense of community for members. The...

A strategic church website goes beyond plopping copy onto a page, trying to keep up with the latest trend, and/or trying to follow what the church down the street is doing. A strategic church website takes time to set and understand website goals, target...

First impressions matter. This probably isn’t new or shocking to you as a church leader, but it should guide the way your church approaches first-time guests. Aside from helping guests feel welcomed and included, one way churches make a great first...

Working as a church communicator is not an easy task. Whether you’ve been in the role for years or just days, you’ve probably felt overwhelmed, overworked, and like your to-do list is never-ending. As we’ve talked to church communicators, we’ve learned...

The moment someone walks into your children’s ministry, they immediately form an opinion based on safety, security, cleanliness, etc. It’s very important for you as a church to make sure you get right. This same mentality transfers to your children’s...

Church engagement is a highly coveted thing. Only 43 percent of all Evangelical Protestants are considered active Christians, according to a study conducted by Pew Research. Considering the amount of time and effort churches put into every time they open...

While your church website should be the go-to place for people to find your service times, look up your address, and even learn more about events and small groups, it should serve a much bigger purpose. Your church website has the potential to actually...