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Effectively Communicate Dates in Churches (Plus Free Resources!)
Keeping a calendar looks much different than it used to. Many people have replaced paper planners with phone, electronic, and Google calendars. But what hasn’t changed is the need to effectively communicate dates to people with plenty of notice. This is especially true at church, where a strong communication strategy informs congregants, volunteers, and community members about ministry events and happenings.…
Creative Ways to Stay in Touch with Church Members (Plus Free Resources)
Outreach isn’t just external. Yes, it’s crucial for churches to reach neighbors beyond the church walls. But outreach is also an important part of your communication strategy with current members. Regularly sharing news, updates, and resources with congregants strengthens their connections to the church and to one another. Without those frequent interactions and reminders, church members can start feeling invisible or unimportant. They…
10 Church Volunteer Appreciation Ideas (+ Free Thank-You Cards)
Church volunteers are the heartbeat of thriving ministries. These faithful people keep the church running, whether they arrive early to set up chairs, prepare Sunday school lessons for wiggly kindergartners, or mow the church lawn without being asked. And though they’re not serving for recognition, words of appreciation go a long way. Saying thanks to church and Sunday school…
Church Newsletters: Finding the Right Balance Between Print and Digital
Church newsletters have long been a dependable way to communicate with members. Whether you mail publications to homes, hand them out on Sundays, or send them electronically, newsletters provide important ministry updates. Church newsletter announcements highlight upcoming events, keeping congregants of all ages connected to church life. Today, more church leaders are asking if the way they…
Preparing for Microsoft Publisher End of Support: What Churches Should Do Now
Microsoft Publisher has been a reliable workhorse for churches of all sizes. Even without formal design training, church administrators, pastors, and volunteers use the desktop publishing software to create worship bulletins, newsletters, flyers, and more. But this familiar tool is being discontinued soon. Microsoft announced that as of October 13, 2026, it will no longer support Publisher.…
Church Graduation Recognition Ideas: Creative Ways to Celebrate Grads
At church, graduation season is filled with emotions and memories. Teens who once darted through the children’s ministry hallways now don caps and gowns. Proud families pose for photos in the sanctuary after worship. Church leaders and members seek ways to keep young people connected to their faith. Church graduation recognition ideas help you honor teens and affirm the church’s role in…
