Ministry of the Month

  If you work in church communications long enough, you begin to notice a pattern. The problem isn’t that your church lacks good ministries, meaningful events, or faithful leaders. The problem is that you have too many good things competing for attention at once. Every ministry wants to be highlighted. Every event feels essential. Every

  Technology is an integral part of fulfilling the Great Commission given to all followers of Christ. Not only is it integral, but I say that it is required! Disagree? Let’s dive deeper below. Does your church have any of the following: electricity, lights, microphones and speakers, an HVAC system or even indoor plumbing? These

  As a valuable source of church communication, membership directories help keep a congregation connected. Through special pages and sections, your church directory can boost engagement and keep members, volunteers, and leadership informed as they pursue the church’s mission. Convenient online programs let you add custom PDFs that meet a range of needs. For example,

  Your ministry is growing, and your current vans might not cut it anymore. This article helps you identify the signs it’s time to upgrade to a bus—and how to make the move wisely. The Ministry Moves We Can’t Afford to Miss Years ago, I was on church staff during a season of rapid growth.

In today’s rapidly changing world, the church is constantly seeking new ways to engage its community, especially young families. While traditional worship services and Sunday school remain foundational, ministry leaders are discovering that some of the most powerful connections are made in spaces designed for fellowship and fun. The indoor playground, once a novelty, has

  Europe continues to be a very popular destination. In 2024, travel returned to pre-pandemic levels with over 40 million Americans visiting the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and other destinations.  Christians have the opportunity to not only enjoy the stunning cities, history, cuisine and culture of Europe, but also to visit places that will deepen

  Walk into any church midweek, and you’ll likely find quiet hallways, empty classrooms, and fellowship halls waiting for the weekend to roll around. While Sundays remain central to most congregations, the reality is that many church campuses sit underutilized five or six days out of the week. In today’s economic landscape, where many congregations

  In churches today, visuals aren’t just accessories to your service, they’re part of the message. Whether it’s worship lyrics on a screen, motion backgrounds behind your pastor, or sermon slides that support scripture, your visuals shape how people experience church. Here are five of the most common visual media mistakes churches make and how

Baby Boomers. Gen X. Millennials. Gen Z. Gen Alpha. What do these five generations have in common? They are all current and active in ministry. Now, what sets them apart? Plenty of things, but in regard to ministry, they each bring a unique: Perspective Communication style Set of expectations When planning any event, planners have

  Ah, summer. The days are long, the evenings are warm, and students have more time to linger. Plan now to make the most of the season by building memories and building God’s Kingdom with these five youth group activities. A “Gospelized” Car Wash Summer is the perfect time for this service opportunity. This idea