Easter is the #1 day for church attendance. In a survey, 96% of churches reported that they nearly double (if not triple) in crowd size. Because of this significant increase, there’s simply more to prepare for and do. To help, we’ve listed our top 5 blog posts filled with best practices and helpful tips that make Easter impactful for guests and organized for church leaders and staff.
With little to no notice, floods, wildfires, hurricanes, earthquakes, and more can adversely impact the lives of your congregation and community. Whether these emergency situations happen near you or they occur thousands of miles away, it’s crucial your church is prepared.
#GivingTuesday kicks off the season of generosity, and it’s on November 27th! While it’s only a single day, the impact is momentous. The first #GivingTuesday was in 2012 and raised over $10.1 million online. In 2017, over $274 million was raised, and this year giving is expected to increase by 21%.
With the season of generosity fast approaching, churches not only see an increase in giving, but they also notice seats filling up. This gives ministries an opportunity to grow over the next few months and inspire new guests to become active members.
Every so often, it’s helpful to look at your church through the eyes of a visitor. After all, first impressions are powerful when it comes to growing your church family. While 83% of people searching for a new place of worship note the quality of sermons is the most impactful, many other factors are considered.
Volunteers are an essential part of growing the ministry. Not only do volunteers give 2X more to the church than non-volunteers, but they also inspire giving! When you enlist enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to greet new visitors, answer questions at welcome booths, and help organize generosity campaigns, you’ll notice giving and participation ignite.
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