Your Church Website Is Speaking—What’s It Saying? Church Website Strategy
Your church website is saying something—even if you haven’t updated it in a while. It might be saying, “Welcome, we’re glad you’re here!” Or it might be saying, “We forgot we even had a website.” Most people will check out your website before they visit your church. Not only that, but it will also impact […]
When the Message Gets Lost: How to Communicate Clearly
Confusion kills engagement. This post covers how to write clearer announcements, use shared calendars, and give just one next step instead of three. It emphasizes that clarity is kindness.
How to Improve Church Communication
Let’s be honest—communication is hard. It’s hard in marriages, in friendships, at work… so trying to communicate with an entire church full of people? That’s next-level. We’re all hit with information all day long—social media, news, texts, emails, you name it. So when your church sends an email or makes an announcement, it can become […]
10 Thanksgiving ideas for church families that actually mean something
Thanksgiving doesn’t have have the same script every year. This season can be a strategic moment for churches to move hearts toward grateful giving—time, talent, and treasure—that’s loving and practical, not performative. Below are 10 underrated, authentic ideas your congregation can do this November (and during Pastor Appreciation Month) to cultivate gratitude through giving. THE […]
5 Ways Churches Can Refresh Their Website for Christmas
Refreshing your church website doesn’t have to mean a full redesign. By updating just a few key areas, you’ll create a welcoming space online that helps guests take the next step—visiting your church this Christmas.
A Guiding Light: Why Your Church Mission Statement is So Important
You are passionate about your church. You believe your church is special and has a unique calling in your community. I do too! And that’s why I also believe that every pastor, staff member and volunteer should know have a firm grasp of the church mission statement. Why? Because your mission statement is the foundation […]
5 Essential Elements your church website needs to attract guests
Imagine your church website as the front entry to your church. In today’s digital age we research before we buy and we do the same before we visit. Your church website is very often the first impression you will make on families searching for a “church near me.” So let’s dive into the 5 essentials […]
Reframe the “summer slump” of low church attendance
Reframing Summer If you’re in ministry you know about the “summer slump” when it comes to church attendance. Numbers are low and overall engagement dwindles as people travel and can’t be there every week. This can easily become a discouraging and even a dreaded time for pastors and leadership teams. It’s true that many families […]
Make this Easter Count with a Communication Checklist
Easter is one of those highly anticipated and sometimes stressful weekends for churches. It is one of the few Sundays of the year that many people traditionally attend church and we have the opportunity to reach a larger audience. But Easter communication can be a challenge! This doesn’t mean that planning a massive egg hunt […]
How to make your church events meaningful + church event ideas
Make your events meaningful Your leadership might have a lot of church event ideas and that’s a good thing! Church events serve as avenues for people within your body to get to know other better, church growth and outreach. The opportunities are endless! Events planned outside of Sunday morning worship in a relaxed atmosphere give […]