An unforgettable guest experience
What do we need to do at our churches to avoid this chasm in developing a great guest experience?
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Leaders: don’t miss the power of symbols in your church
Symbols are powerful. They add a richness to routine. They inspire hope. Symbols arouse emotions more quickly than reasoning. Symbols elevate the “why” above the “what.”
Read More >PASTOR-FRIENDLY VIDEO — Case study: Saddleback Church
Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA, hosts more than 20,000 people in weekly attendance. Throughout the week, this globally recognized church offers five services and a number of different events, including concerts, workshops and other studies and seminars. The church was looking to upgrade its facility as part of its “Decade of Destiny” campaign — a 10-year vision to help members in the areas of physical, financial, relational, emotional, mental, vocational and spiritual health.
Read More >Understanding loudspeaker systems — what’s right for your church?
Though your church’s audio system is comprised of a lot of different components, loudspeakers are arguably the most significant. As the final link between the message and the listener, the right loudspeaker system can make the difference between indifference and inspiration.
Read More >Using ChMS tools to engage visitors: 5 steps
Engaging first-time visitors is crucial to church growth. Most church growth studies find that:
• Out of 100 visitors, typically 10 to 25 will return for a second visit
• About 50 percent of those second-timers will return for a third service
• Of those, 75 percent will make a fourth visit
• After going four times, churches can generally begin to call those people regular attenders.
But, how can churches ensure they’re connecting with visitors so they’ll want to return for that next visit?
Read More >Engagement leads to building disciples
Making connections is an important part of life. From faster, more effective communication to building a more engaged community through deeper relationships, the promise of connecting through the use of technology in the 21st century seems awesome. While technology itself is not the answer, it can be utilized by churches to better connect, engage, equip and mobilize their congregations for doing the work outlined through the Gospel.
Read More >Invisible technology, tangible fellowship
Too often, we talk about tracking visitors and not letting them “fall through the cracks” of the organization. That’s the foundation of what a church management system (ChMS) should do — but it can be lot richer.
Read More >Hail Mary or holy moly: there’s got to be a better way to fund ministry
Many church leaders have realized that data and technology provide new ways of thinking about how they can overcome their increasing financial challenges.
Read More >Who has time for online continuing education? (Surprise! It’s not who you think.)
By Shawn Hussey, Ph.D. “WHO HAS TIME FOR THIS?” It’s the frequent cry of anyone considering furthering his or her education. Today, there’s little doubt we’re being asked to do more and more with less and less time. Many of us operate in a state of perpetual time poverty, which makes fitting in a 45-minute […]
Read More >LED display walls: 101
To discuss what an LED display wall is — and how it can enhance the worship experience and your church’s financial bottom line — we must first understand what an LED is.
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