Easter is a great opportunity to invite people to church. And it’s not just about numbers. The more people who attend your worship service, the more who will hear the message of the gospel clearly communicated through the resurrection story. A complete church management system (ChMS) can help smooth out the kinks of Easter Sunday […]
We would like to remind you that all Shelby Systems Offices will be closed on Friday, April 19 and Monday, April 22 as we take some time to spend Easter with our families and our church families. We look forward to serving you again beginning Tuesday, April 23, 2019. “Why do you look for the […]
Easter is not just a typical Sunday. Churches tell a different story than the one that is told by the world. This might seem obvious, but churches need to communicate differently on Easter. For many families, Easter and Christmas are the two Sundays of the year when they find themselves inside your church building. So […]
Lifeway Resources took a quick Twitter poll to see what worked and what didn’t for churches. They didn’t limit the survey to online promotion only, though. Because while many churches saw great success with online promotion, personal interaction is still the most effective way of inviting someone to church. The results proved both points. WHAT WORKED FOR […]
Shelby Systems employees will be celebrating Resurrection Sunday with our families (and our church families) this weekend. Our offices will be closed Friday, March 30th, through Monday, April 2nd, in observance of Easter. We will reopen Tuesday, April 3rd, at 7 AM CT. “For I have delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, […]
Easter is just around the corner. So today, we take a look at nine keys to being a guest friendly congregation on Easter. Pray as you enter the property. Park at the most distant spot available. Greet people. Look for people to help. Sit as close as possible to the front of the worship center. […]
According to Barna Research, 46% of non-Christians do not understand why Christian celebrate Easter. This statistic has huge implications as you plan your church communications for the Easter season. So how do we use the tools we have today to help people understand the true meaning of Easter? Why we have this challenge: To begin, […]
Shelby Systems would like to wish everyone a Happy Easter. May our hearts comprehend the completeness of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. May we realize our need for forgiveness not just during Holy Week but every day. May we rejoice in the sacrifice the Lord has given us and our hearts be so full of […]