Does the ‘church’ need to change? Six simple words that ask a complex and sometimes controversial question. Sometimes it’s the littlest questions that spur off huge discussions, debates, and yes, some times arguments — even in churches. To answer the question above we need to start with, ‘what would the church need to see before… ⪼ Continue Reading…
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Making Guests Feel Unwelcomed (p2)
This is the second part of the two part series. If you haven’t read the first part please read it before continuing. 6. How fast does the congregation leave the church after the sermon? Do people stick around and talk or is it like a ghost town? When people are making a mad dash to… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Making Guests Feel Unwelcomed (p1)
First impressions can never be repeated. As the saying goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. This is so true for people, employers, meeting new people, and first time visitors to the church. Some ways churches may unintentionally make first time visitors feel unwelcomed: 1. Do you unlock the church’s… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Are Donations Increasing or Decreasing?
In a church’s financial history lies many reasons why a church’s donation either increased or decreased. Listed below are some possible reasons why donations increase or decrease. Always keep in mind that any church needs a way to track donations preferably via software. The following are in no particular order. A good economy will typically… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Cash Flow and How the Church Reacts to it.
Most people have heard the phrase “cash is king” and when it comes to church finances and budgeting through the year, churches would probably agree with this statement. After all, does the church really like to borrow money in the summer months just to make payroll, fund a ministry, or keep the lights on in… ⪼ Continue Reading…
Connecting your people in the community
Churches go to great lengths connecting to their member and visitors. This type of connection is no different from organizations connecting to their customers. After all aren’t church members and their visitors the ones that largely fund the church, just like when customers buy products from companies, the money made on the sale funds the… ⪼ Continue Reading…