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.
For many, fall is the season of fresh beginnings. Millions of families relocate to new communities, kids go back-to-school, and church seats fill up as people return from vacations. Last August, not only did attendance grow, but online giving increased 9% as well.
It’s no secret summer is a challenge for churches. With attendance declining an average of 34% in July, growing your ministry can feel like an impossible undertaking. Churchgoers are all over the place and distracted by everything from vacations to home improvement projects.
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.
Church leaders and admin have no problem staying busy. With over 50% of Americans regularly attending church and new visitors coming and going, it doesn’t take long for efforts to spread thin. That’s why investing in a church management platform is such an important decision.
It takes time to grow membership and cultivate relationships that increase giving. While the main focus should always be helping your congregation deepen its relationship with Christ, there comes a time when focusing on developing a culture of generosity is also a necessity.
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