We are not meant to live life alone. God has designed us to be in a physical community with family and friends where we support each other and share life together. Think about it: It’s more fun to share experiences with friends - everything from going to the movies, to sporting events, even just shopping is a lot  more fun when shared with other people.  The same is true for going to church!...

As a church, you likely have a lot of great events and initiatives happening throughout the year, including community service events, National Back to Church Sunday or special guest speakers. But how do you make sure that your local community is aware of all the good work your church is doing? Use these tools to get more media attention, here’s how….

Why Pastors Love Back to Church Sunday Every year after the National Back to Church Sunday (BTCS) celebration we reach out to participating pastors and ministry leaders for feedback. We send out a survey to learn how churches have leveraged BTCS to increase the engagement of their people and maximize their outreach to new families in their community. We listen for ways they have been able to...

So much preparation has gone into this opportunity to mobilize your people and reach your community, and you are almost there! But for maximum impact, we recommend taking action on these final tips as you inch closer to your Back To Church Sunday celebration weekend: Saturate with Prayer Make the Final Ask Prepare for Company Saturate with PrayerThe very first step in preparing for Back to...

Always Be Thinking About The Next Opportunity to Connect As you are planning your Back to Church Sunday (BTCS) celebration, you want to be sure you are thinking strategically about what is next for those who attend? What will that next connection point be?  How will you deepen your relationship with those guests who join you on BTCS? Remember, you want to reach people in your community, but...

In a world of Google reviews, Facebook pages, websites, YouTube channels, and online services, your church’s front door is no longer just your physical, church building door. Your church’s online presence is your new front door. People can “church shop” from home. They can explore your services and get to know your theology without ever coming to your building. In fact, guests can “visit” your...

Fall is just around the corner and depending on where you're located, your church may be planning lots of activities for this busy season: Back to Church, harvest festivals, trunk or treat and more. While the Delta variant may be putting a damper on some plans, with the right precautions and clear communication you can still host impactful events and reach people in your community. Whether you...

What a year this has been! Our country has closed and reopened, gotten vaccines and changed tiers, and everything in between. So, whether you’re celebrating Back to Church Sunday in-person, online, or some sort of hybrid this year, here’s what you need to know to start planning a powerful event. Don’t know where to start? No worries! No matter what your view on the virus or the vaccine is...no...

A year ago we had hoped that COVID-19 numbers would come down and that life would return to “normal” by the 2020 National Back to Church Sunday celebration. Unfortunately, that didn’t quite happen.  And now as we get closer to September 19, 2021 new concerns have risen because of the Delta variant. Many churches are in areas with rising infection rates and new CDC recommendations seem to...

With National Back to Church Sunday just a few weeks away, it’s important to start promoting your event to your members and out in the community! There are so many ways to engage your congregation and make them a vital part of your invitation strategy. When you pair this with external invitations like Direct Mail Postcards, Facebook ads and proper signage. You can create an effective plan that...