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June 2022

June 09, 2022

Making a New Church Member Feel Welcome: 5 Tips

Attending a new church can be stressful. Visitors don’t always know where to go, what...

May 2022

May 23, 2022

How to Make Your Church More Accessible: 5 Impactful Changes

Imagine approaching a church and realizing you can’t get inside. The doors are set six...

May 20, 2022

5 Outdoorsy Activities to Enjoy With Other Church Members

Outdoor activities are excellent for your health and offer many opportunities to bond with other...

May 19, 2022

Planning a Birthday Party for a Church Member: 5 Pointers

Imagine the perfect party scene – with napkins folded, balloons in place and flowers arranged...

May 19, 2022

How Your Church Can Appeal to a Younger Demographic: 10 Tips

Adults often look to their church families for inclusion, love and growth, but what do...

May 18, 2022

When Will In-Person Bible Studies Be Safe Again?

Coronavirus cases have been coming in waves ever since the beginning of the pandemic. Although...

May 17, 2022

Hosting an Upscale Event at Your Church: 5 Tips

Churches are often used to host events like weddings, graduation parties and charity balls. Entertaining...

May 13, 2022

What Can Car Maintenance Teach You About Stewardship?

Taking care of your car is an expensive and ongoing process. However, it’s essential to...

May 12, 2022

Organizing a Fundraiser for Your Church: 5 Pointers

Many churches view fundraising as a daunting task. These events take a lot of work...

April 2022

April 19, 2022

How to Get Closer With Introverted Members of Your Congregation

The body of Christ is made of many people with diverse backgrounds, personalities and interests....

April 18, 2022

How to “Spring Clean” Your Routine: 5 Tips for Christians

Have you ever suddenly realized that your life is not going the way you’d like?...

April 15, 2022

Taking a Road Trip With Your Study Group: 5 Tips

Road trips are an incredible way to explore more of the world. They provide the...

April 14, 2022

What Are the Benefits of a Virtual Bible Study?

Bible studies offer people the opportunity to build new friendships and grow in their understanding...

April 13, 2022

Hosting a Bible Study at Your Home: 6 Tips

Hosting a Bible Study is an incredibly rewarding experience. For one thing, it helps Christians...

April 12, 2022

Preparing an Easter Basket for Your Child: 5 Ideas

In modern-day America, Easter is often celebrated with chocolate rabbits and Easter egg hunts. While...

April 11, 2022

Easter-Themed Outreach Ideas to Try This April

Easter is the celebration of the most important event in world history – Jesus’ resurrection...

March 2022

March 16, 2022

Upgrading Your Church’s Community Room: 6 Tips

Gone are the days of building churches with just a simple foyer and sanctuary. Today’s...

March 15, 2022

6 Fun Projects to Do With Your Bible Study Group

The primary purpose of a Bible study is to know God more by spending time...

March 14, 2022

6 Marketing Strategies to Grow Exposure for Your Church

At the turn of the 21st century, roughly 70% of Americans were members of a...

February 2022

February 25, 2022

How to Break Up a Longer Bible Study: 6 Fun Ideas

Bible studies can last a few minutes to a few hours depending on the lesson,...

February 24, 2022

How to Bring God on Vacation With You: 6 Tips

Americans plan to spend more money on travel this year than in the past five...

February 15, 2022

3 Smart Ways to Improve Your Youth Ministry Program

Ultimately, the choice to follow Jesus is a personal one. Even if you’re doing everything...

February 10, 2022

7 Fun Ways to Get Closer With Your Bible Study Group

Apart from your relationship with God, close friendships with other believers are the most valuable...

January 2022

January 13, 2022

6 Educational Places to Take Your Study Group

Most Bible study groups could benefit from a group outing. Whether it be volunteering with...

January 11, 2022

5 Fun Locations for Your Next Bible Study

Since God gave Moses the ten commandments, people have been studying Scripture in many different...

January 06, 2022

5 Godly Ways to Give Back to Your Community

Helping others through community service can change lives and improve the place where you live....

December 2021

December 30, 2021

7 Ways to Make Your Next Sermon More Engaging

Are you looking for ways to brighten your sermons and stir some emotion in your...

December 15, 2021

How to Connect with Other Christians in Your Area

In 1 Corinthians, Paul warns the church that “bad company corrupts good character,” but sometimes...

December 10, 2021

5 Fun Ways to Make Your Christmas Feast More Memorable

Christmas is the perfect time to gather as a family and celebrate Christ’s birth, and...

December 09, 2021

4 New Years Resolutions That Honor God

In Matthew 22:37-39, Jesus said that the greatest commandment is to “love the Lord your...