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Mother’s Day is two weeks after Easter this year! Even though we know that Mother’s Day is the third-highest attendance day of the year, coming up with new ways to reach out can be difficult. [Read More]
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With the return of nice weather, the opportunities to reach out grow as well. This spring, with Easter late in April, it’s important to start early and build momentum – and attendance – right through Easter into summer. The key…
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New Years is a great time for church outreach! [Read More]
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Christmas visitors are on their way very soon, and your church needs to be ready. Have you looked at how to keep your Christmas Eve guests into the New Year? [Read More]
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This year, October 31 is a Sunday, so instead of fearing the holiday, use the popularity and buzz as an opportunity to shine God’s light into the holiday’s darkness! As stated in Romans 12:21, “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
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I firmly believe in the mission and vision of Outreach and that the tools and resources we provide churches are the best and can really help them grow. But like everything else, sometimes I forget that the things I see…
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This time of year, I never know what month it is or if I should be hot or cold. But, this is what makes my job so much fun – exciting projects and new things that help build God’s kingdom!
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In Part 1 of this blog, we talked about how to keep your church doors open, continue the regular weekly ministries and still find funds to reach out to the lost. But once you find the funds, how do you spend them wisely and get the most reach for your Outreach dollar? Although spending money on marketing should be considered an investment in the future of your church and in the souls of your community, you still have a responsibility to be a good steward of what God gives you. Here are some avenues to explore to make your budget go further: [Read More]
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With the current economic situation, everyone is tightening their belts and conserving their funds. And, as you know, giving to charities and churches has declined, too. So how does a church keep the doors open, continue the regular weekly ministries, and still find funds to reach out to the lost? [Read More}
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When summer comes, many churches find their air conditioning bill going up and their attendance going down. And while you can’t affect the heat, you can influence your church’s attendance with a couple of well-planned summer outreach ideas and events that appeal to families. Remember, with the economy still struggling, many families will be taking another “stay-cation” this year, and they will be looking for low-cost actitivies and events to provide entertainment.
Here are a variety of ideas to start your summer planning…
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