Category: Strategic Planning
Why Your Church Needs Designated Accounts (And How to Use Them Wisely)
What Are Designated Accounts—and Why Should You Care? If you’ve ever had someone in your church say, “I want my gift to go to the youth room renovation,” then you’ve already encountered designated giving. But how should churches manage those funds? And how can they support—not distract from—your overall mission? Designated accounts are a helpful… Read more
Practical Steps for Engaging People Through Your Events – Part 2
How do most people physically interact with your church for the first time? Chances are someone new to the neighborhood didn’t call and schedule a meeting with you. While a few might have met you through counseling or a chance encounter, that’s the exception, not the rule. Nearly everyone experiences your church culture through one… Read more
How to Align Church Events with Your Gospel Mission
How do you engage people with the mission of your church? For most, Sunday mornings are the primary way people gather, encourage, and train our congregation as disciples, but it’s not the only time. Engagement also happens through classes, small groups, men’s breakfasts, women’s teas, mission outreach, and other events the church sponsors. These events… Read more