How Often Do You Say Thank You?

How Often Do You Say Thank You?

Early on as a pastor, I realized our ability to grow a church was directly tied to the number of volunteers who were inspired, engaged and appreciated. Our leaders and volunteers are giving one of their greatest resources to invest and build into our church, their...
7 Ways to Connect With People

7 Ways to Connect With People

We all know the power of connection. When people walk through our Church doors for the first time, step into their first small group, see one of our ads, it matters what happens next. It matters that who we are is clear. It matters that they feel welcome. It matters...
Reinforce Your Ministry’s Next Steps

Reinforce Your Ministry’s Next Steps

What Next Step opportunities are you communicating at your church? Is it joining a Small Group?A Service Opportunity?Baptism? Generosity?Mission Trips? Be clear about their Next Steps.Be intentional about communicating it.Reinforce it regularly offline and online....
Design as Mission

Design as Mission

In every language, we have a word that resonates with every human experience.  The word is CREATE.  Somewhere deep within the soul or every human being is a desire to make something…to create. Unfortunately, we have relegated this word to a unique group of...