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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…
FREE Printable Sermon Notes Templates
More often than we care to admit, by the time we’ve finished with Sunday lunch, it’s hard to remember what was said in church. It’s sometimes a struggle to keep focused on the message when so much is on your mind. We all know we should take notes to help us remember — but sometimes…
Tips for Daily Bible Reading + FREE Bible Reading Tracker
In our busy lives, forming a daily Bible-reading habit can be challenging. But with intention and creativity, regular time in Scripture can become an established spiritual discipline. Pastors, teachers, parents, and anyone seeking to strengthen their faith can try these tips for a daily Bible reading plan. The suggestions will help individuals and families stay…
Backpack Blessings + 1 Free Backpack Tag Template
As a new school year nears, your church and children’s ministry have valuable opportunities to connect with kids and families. One easy yet effective way to reach out to students in the congregation and community is with backpack blessing tags. Handing out a free, colorful backpack tag for back to school is a powerful reminder…
Free Printable 2024 Church Calendar
As the new year approaches, it’s time (no pun intended) to sit down and get your 2024 yearly calendar ready — both for your desk and for your congregation. With church staff and members alike, we’d all be lost without a 2024 monthly calendar. Christmas is an easy day to remember but when does Advent…
Kick off fall programming for Sunday school and small groups + a FREE flyer to use
As a new church-education season approaches, it’s time to consider effective ways to launch new classes and studies for people of all ages. With summer winding down and back-to-school season in full swing, schedules are shifting toward autumn. Every September, church pews fill up with more people, and the education wing bursts with energy. So,…
How to Properly Exit a Staff Member From Your Church
Personnel shifts are common in all types of work settings, yet employee exits can be awkward or uncomfortable. This may be especially true in church settings, which some people consider to be more like families than businesses. Having a process in place will smooth out the path and make the experience less emotional for everyone…
Sharing a Celebration of Life in Your Church Newsletter
Because congregations are essentially a family, church is an ideal place to observe people’s milestones and major life events. Personalized newsletter announcements accompanied by artwork and photos are a great way to honor a church member and to inform readers. Often the church newsletter has the privilege of sharing joyful occasions. Examples include births, baptisms, graduations, anniversaries and…
Make Your Own Coloring Pages for Sunday School
When teaching Sunday school, one of our go-to staples to keep in our classrooms is coloring material. Almost every kid can be entertained for a few minutes with a coloring page, even if they end up just folding it or placing stickers on it. Waiting for someone who has texted you saying they are running late? Bring out the coloring pages. Have kids waiting for others to…
