Digital Ministry

The phrase "closing the back door" is often used when addressing how to prevent members from leaving a church, but I think a better phrase is "leave no one behind." For many people who stop attending church, it's simply a matter of falling out of the habit. When someone from the church actively reaches out and invites the member to come back, that person is often more receptive and willing to return.

Churches, businesses, nonprofits, as well as individuals are all using social media to grow their online communities to share information, sell products, and spread the Gospel. Relying on social media has likely moved from a trend to a necessity.

When it comes to understanding what makes Millennials different, it’s helpful to find the lowest common denominator or that one common thread that runs throughout all the intricacies of what makes Millennials worth studying.

The idea of software being user-friendly is a key selling point. This is especially true for churches who are interested in purchasing church management software for staff who may have varying degrees of technical capabilities. It is ideal and advisable to choose a ChMS that is intuitive and easy to use.

Church communicators are always striving to share the word of God as well as their church’s news with their congregation, community, and beyond. Social media’s ability to make sharing this information easy and fun is growing rapidly. There are helpful rules and best practices to live by when using social media for the Church that can inspire followers, instill confidence and keep your accounts safe and in good standing.

No one wants to talk about or even think about their church closing. Yet 65 percent of churches are in decline or have hit a plateau. So what does it actually mean to close a church? And when a church closes, what happens to the church technology and communication channels like social media and websites?

From September through May churches experience regularity and rhythm within their ministries and have a general understanding of the expected level of weekly attendance. This consistency and structure also allow for an understanding of the commitment level that volunteers are able to provide to support ministries during these months. Then summer comes and everything changes.

Pastors, church communicators, and church leaders need a reliable and efficient way to collect, organize, and manage church member data. This is data is vital for effective communications, volunteerism, fundraising, and more. A strong and easy to use church management software solution is a powerful tool that can help.