10 Confessions From a Pastor’s Kid
Some mothers take you out for ice cream after a difficult day at school. Mine called in her prayer warriors. While the other kids took in caloric deliciousness, I had a dose of the Holy Ghost. Ok, so maybe having a minister as your parent wasn’t that dramatically different, but it was still something that set me apart from the other kids. Here are 10 things I experienced growing up in the Church, or as I prefer to call this...
4 Tips to Reach Visitors at Your Church
Every year churches spend tons of money to get people to visit. This comes in the form of outreach events, marketing materials, websites, apps and more. While this is excellent, few churches do an incredible job of following up with visitors once they have attended. How can we do a better job of reaching them once they’ve walked through our doors? Know Their Names The absolute most important way to encourage visitors to return...
Text Giving – Making Donations Mobile
You can do a lot with your phone these days, and you’ve probably seen quite a few church attendees with mobile phones pulled out during a service. The great thing about knowing your donors is knowing how you can reach them. Text giving allows you to put a giving option in the hands of your church members… literally. Think of it this way: How often are you on your phone or computer? While Online Giving allows the...
The Best Outreach Tool You Might Be Missing
For years, Jed Clampett lived as a poor man. One day, when he was shooting at some food, he learned that he had been sitting on a very valuable piece of property, oil, that is. Churches today are sitting on an extremely valuable outreach tool, but for many it is underutilized. Your Church Management Software is one of your best tools for reaching out to your community, but are you using it? Information is Essential What does your...
Advantages of Bringing Online Giving To Your Ministry
Ever rush out for Sunday service and forget to bring your cash to tithe? You’re not alone as consumer trends over the past decade have made carrying cash unnecessary. The proliferation of debit cards and portable POS systems have made it possible for even street vendors and food trucks to accept plastic. This speaks to the potentially great gains your ministry could see by establishing and promoting an online giving platform. Below...
Tips to Get Your Church Ready for Summer
Happy summer! While it is not officially summer, in the church world, it is definitely time to be gearing up and planning for it. Generally speaking, summer brings nicer weather, special outreaches and out-of-town visitors. Let’s take a look at some ways your ministry can prepare. Mobile Giving This is something that you really shouldn’t avoid anymore. Mobile giving has gone from a luxury item to a necessity in the...
