Ministry of the Month

  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

  Churches across America are facing a growth crisis. Recent studies reveal that 8 out of 10 churches are either plateaued or declining. After consulting with hundreds of churches over the past seven years, I’ve discovered that many Jesus-loving churches unknowingly sabotage their growth through simple communication mistakes that can be fixed in weeks. While

  Technology plays a crucial role in church operations by streamlining administrative tasks and facilitating seamless communication among leaders, members, volunteers, and staff. The development of church apps stands out as one of the most significant advancements in church technology. Church apps are revolutionizing the way churches manage volunteers and organize events. They offer a

  For a church community, the death of a beloved congregant is a significant event. These friends contributed to the church’s personality and spiritual fabric. To ensure their legacy endures, churches have various options for memorials. Creating tribute pages in the church directory is a meaningful way to honor people and keep their memory alive.

  As adults in the church congregation, we are called to guide our children in their spiritual journey through the word of God. Now that’s a tall order! How do we keep future generations engaged and inspired when they’re still learning how to “just be kids” themselves? Sunday School, church nurseries, VBS, and youth groups

  There are many reasons a congregation might look at upgrading an existing play area or adding a completely new playground to their church property. There are also several things that you should consider when you’re ready to begin the process. Why Should Anyone Invest in a New Playground or Upgrade Existing Equipment and Play

  If your church has a childcare center, you understand how certain pieces of equipment are necessary for running a safe, successful operation. No matter the size of your daycare, these seven equipment choices are essential for success. CRIBS When selecting the right cribs, consider models that can easily be converted to an evacuation crib

  Preschool ministry is vital to the church because children are a vital part of the church. After picking up my five-year-old son from children’s church one Sunday, he took off running and cut off an older couple who were gingerly making their way to the car. Horrified, I apologized to the woman. The white-haired

  To stream or not to stream? That is the question. The answer is quite simple…STREAM! In the current world in which we live, how can you not? For houses of worship, dipping your toes into the world of live streaming need be neither expensive, nor convoluted. Contrary to widely held belief, streaming your sermons

  Everyone budgets. Consciously or subconsciously; intentionally or by default. Everyone has a limited amount of resources, and so everyone has to make decisions about how to spend their resources. Event planners are no different. There is a finite amount of money, and planners have to be intentional about where to allocate it. The question