People get involved in the local church to develop relationships, grow spiritually and participate in the mission of the organization.
The member benefits from the opportunities they are given and the church benefits through member financial support and free labor to fulfill its mission. If done well, it is a win-win!
Tensions arise when either party feels like their needs are not being met. Read the Full Article →
I sat in church Sunday and listened to my pastor talk about people leaving the church and the impact it has on his psyche.
My heart broke for him as he mentioned several, seemingly nonsense reasons people “say” they are leaving the church.
We are all sensitive to criticism but when it comes from those we work diligently to serve it can feel like a personal attack. Read the Full Article →
Successful businesses understand that it is the customer that buys their products and services – and ultimately pays their salaries.
The church is beginning to recognize the importance of paying attention to its core customers – which are its visitors, members, volunteers and employees.
These vital customer groups make up the church, and without them, there is no church.
Members fund the church, volunteers are the labor of the church and employees facilitate the process. Read the Full Article →
People go to church to have their spiritual and social needs met. But identifying ways to recruit new church members is often a challenge.
Finding the right church can be a challenge. This is because people may not know how to find a church that is compatible with their culture and doctrinal beliefs.
Some people will church shop until they find a church that is the right fit for them. Read the Full Article →
When new people visit your church they spend the first couple of weeks or even months evaluating what you do, what programs you offer, and if the church culture is a good match.
They want to know that there are programs available to meet their particular spiritual and social needs.
Many visitors hesitate making the commitment to membership because they may not understand the process or what they are committing to. Read the Full Article →
