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 might gradually grow out of touch, participate in congregational activities less, and even feel not as invested in your mission. 

Because ministry happens beyond Sunday mornings, your church should “show up” in people’s in-boxes during the week. You can share devotions, ask for prayer needs, and provide reminders of upcoming sermon topics, events, and service opportunities. 

Technology makes it easier than ever to stay connected to church members. So does ChurchArt Online, with loads of high-quality resources that help church staff and congregants keep in touch and grow in faith. 

Spreading the Word About Events

To keep people in the know, your church needs several reliable sources of publicity. One of the best options for announcements is the church newsletter, whether print or digital. Congregants of all ages look forward to and rely on these issues. Through the newsletters, people receive spiritual encouragement, update their calendars, and discover needs they can help fill. 

These days, social media is also effective for publicizing regular and special church events. Well-crafted announcements grab attention and convey lots of details in succinct formats. Plus, social media posts allow people to easily “share” the news (and their faith) with others. Click here to learn valuable tips to choosing social media graphics.

For high-tech outreach, consider using QR codes to stay in touch with church members. The free bar codes, which people can scan with smartphone cameras, also work well for promoting special church events to the broader community. 

Don’t overlook the trusty paper flyer, either. These tried-and-true publicity pieces are incredibly versatile. Use bold fonts, one large image, and minimal text. To save time, download these free flyer templates, and explore even more customizable options available to ChurchArt Online subscribers. 

Sharing the Word of God 

Another key reason to stay connected with church members is to nurture their faith. In between worship gatherings, pastors and church staff can send out inspirational quotes, prayer prompts, and seasonal Bible reading plans. These might tie into a sermon series or Bible class, or they can be separate day-brighteners that uplift congregants. 

For children, distribute fun learning resources such as Bible coloring pages, puzzles, and Scripture memorization cards. When Sunday school students have birthdays or are sick, touch base with them by mailing colorful cards from the ChurchArt Online collection. 

Then for Sundays, download our free sermon note templates and provide copies for children and adults. Jotting down key words and doodling parts of the Bible story can help everyone follow along better.  

Connecting Members

Finally, staying in touch with congregants helps your church family grow stronger and in numbers. When worshipers get to know one another personally, friendships and fellowship bloom. The church office can encourage these bonds by distributing prayer request lists, protecting privacy by using a members-only web page, for example. 

Another great way to keep members connected with each other and with the church? Take advantage of a secure membership roster such as Instant Church Directory. Through the easy-to-use and affordable service, congregants can find contact information and special days for staff and other families. Plus, the directory provides details about church leadership, ministry groups, and service opportunities.

Resources From ChurchArt Online

With ChurchArt Online, everything you need to stay connected with congregants is available in one handy place. Easily search for images, templates, and activities by topic or by Scripture verse. Then download, share, and distribute these resources throughout the week.  

When you take steps to keep in touch, the church — and Christian living — stays top of mind for your members beyond Sunday mornings.