Most churches post event info on social media, but research shows people crave more meaningful, engaging content. From ministry highlights to spiritual encouragement and fun, balanced content builds connection and trust. Learn what people really want to see from churches—and how to post it well.

Ministry success takes time, intentionality, and a craftsman’s mindset. This blog explores why meaningful church growth often follows a “J-curve,” requiring leaders to stay committed through slow or difficult seasons. Learn how patient craftsmanship, clear vision, and resilient leadership create long-term kingdom impact.

Discover 7 practical strategies for planning a fruitful, fun, and faithful summer ministry. From aligning events with your church's mission to empowering volunteers and prioritizing rest, this guide helps church leaders prepare with purpose. Make this summer impactful for your church and community.

A strong feedback culture is built on honesty, which ultimately honors and strengthens individuals and teams. Just as American Idol contestants were often misled by well-meaning supporters, church leaders must ensure their feedback is truthful and constructive, fostering real growth. By modeling openness, encouraging team buy-in, and prioritizing relationships, leaders can create an environment where honest feedback leads to lasting development.

Planning a trip to Disney as a first-timer can feel overwhelming, much like visiting a church for the first time—especially on Easter. Just as Disney insiders know the best ways to navigate the parks, seasoned church members may overlook how confusing the experience can be for newcomers. By updating information, improving signage, training greeters, and simplifying language, churches can create a more welcoming atmosphere and ensure first-time guests feel at home.

Stay ahead with the latest Spring 2025 Planning Center updates, designed to enhance communication, streamline data management, and improve event planning. Key features include Text In Church integration, global permissions management, and confidential member groups, ensuring better outreach, security, and team collaboration. Explore these updates to optimize your church operations and focus more on ministry, not administration.

Measuring your church’s impact goes beyond attendance and donations—it’s about transformed lives and lasting community change. This guide breaks down practical steps, including defining success, using an impact scorecard, tracking stories, and reviewing progress to ensure ongoing transformation. By combining data with real testimonies, churches can move from transactional outreach to true, scalable impact in their communities.

Many churches track big milestones like salvations and baptisms but miss the steps in between. This blog explores the "Growth Pipeline," a discipleship framework that helps measure spiritual growth at every stage, from first-time guests to mature leaders. Learn how to track key metrics, create a discipleship dashboard, and ensure your church fosters lasting transformation.

Churches often measure digital success through vanity metrics like video views, but true impact comes from engagement and next steps. Personal, relational content drives deeper ministry connections, proving that digital efforts should focus on impact metrics such as prayer requests, small group sign-ups, and volunteer participation. By tracking meaningful engagement, churches can shift from passive online reach to active spiritual growth.

Church attendance numbers only tell part of the story—true engagement goes beyond who’s in the room. By measuring physical, digital, and ministry engagement, churches can better understand their real impact and foster deeper connections. Learn how tracking the right metrics can transform your ministry, drive meaningful participation, and help you serve your congregation more effectively in 2025.

Boost engagement and build stronger connections in your ministry with the power of text messaging. With a 98% open rate, SMS cuts through digital clutter, offering a direct, personal way to communicate. Tools like Planning Center and Clearstream make implementation easy, helping you send targeted messages, foster real conversations, and amplify your ministry’s impact.

Recognizing and celebrating unseen volunteer teams is essential for fostering engagement and community within your church. Simple gestures like public acknowledgment, personalized appreciation events, and handwritten thank-you notes can make a lasting impact. Using tools like Planning Center helps churches streamline volunteer recognition, ensuring every team member feels valued and motivated to continue their important work.