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Getting Ready for the New School Year

The new school year in Sunday School and Education can be a very stressful time. However, if you have a plan and start on it in advance, the transition from one year to the next can be much smoother. There are 5 points to consider in your new year plan: Volunteer Recruiting to fill open […]

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Thank You Pastors and Church Leaders

As 2022 comes to a close and many look at the start of a new year, we want to take a moment to say thank you to the many pastors and church leaders we have the joy of serving. Leading and shepherding a church body can be difficult, but so many of you are faithful […]

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How to Do Effective Follow Up In Church

There is often an imbalance in the time & energy spent inviting people to church vs. following up with people who have attended. This is a problem because people often escape out “the back door” without notice. One of the most effective ways to counteract this is implementing a system to ensure effective follow-up in […]

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5 Keys to Creating a Welcoming Environment

Connecting first-time guests to church is essential if you want to see your ministry grow. According to Pew Research Center, 79% of people said feeling welcomed played an important role in choosing a new place of worship. It’s safe to say creating a welcoming environment is crucial in seeing your ministry grow. So how do […]

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3 Proven Strategies to Mobilize Volunteers

We’ve all been there. Looking at your volunteer list or sending out scheduling requests with the daunting thought of “we don’t have enough volunteers”. We feel this, especially at times like the holidays or the summer. So what do you do? How can you find more people to serve? We have 3 proven strategies to […]

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