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Michael Visser Michael Visser

Have You Tried Texting? Revolutionize Your Ministry with the Power of SMS

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.

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Alicia Osgood Alicia Osgood

Volunteer Engagement: Celebrating Unseen Teams

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.

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Joe Jones Joe Jones

Leadership Insight: Navigating Shifting and Crisis in Ministry

Navigating change and crisis in ministry can feel as daunting as learning to drive a manual vehicle for the first time—uncertain, shaky, and complex. As leaders, embracing the challenges of transition with encouragement, empathy, and presence helps cultivate resilience and trust within the team. By staying supportive and focusing on forward momentum, we can turn difficult shifts into opportunities for growth and strengthened faith.

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Michael Visser Michael Visser

Who's Going to Carry the Boats?

"Who's going to carry the boats?" This powerful question, drawn from the grueling training of Navy SEALs, challenges us to embrace leadership, resilience, and divine partnership in the face of hardship. Just as Nehemiah rebuilt Jerusalem’s walls against great opposition, we too must step forward to carry the loads God has called us to bear, trusting in His strength to push beyond our limits. As we face 2025, the question remains—will you carry the boats?

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Michael Visser Michael Visser

5 Essential Church Metrics You Need to Track in 2025

Tracking the right church metrics can transform how you assess ministry impact in 2025. This article explores five essential measurements—Engagement Conversion Rate, Lifetime Ministry Value, Member Referrals, Volunteer Retention, and Donation Engagement—to help churches move beyond attendance numbers and truly understand spiritual growth and community involvement. Learn how to implement a data-driven dashboard to foster deeper connections and long-term ministry success.

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Jason Silbernagel Jason Silbernagel

Transforming Ministry with Discovery-Based Volunteer Teams

Transform your volunteer ministry with a discovery-based approach that focuses on placing individuals in roles aligned with their gifts and passions. Learn how tools like spiritual gifts assessments, StrengthsFinder, and DISC profiles help uncover each volunteer's "sweet spot," resulting in energized teams and sustainable ministry. Discover how this method fosters fulfillment, ownership, and a thriving volunteer culture.

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Michael Visser Michael Visser

Church Growth Stages: Your Roadmap to Sustainable Growth

Discover the roadmap to sustainable church growth with insights from Michael Masterson's Ready, Fire, Aim. This blog outlines four growth stages—Foundation, Development, Expansion, and Enterprise—helping churches identify their current stage and take actionable steps for healthy progress. Whether you're leading a small team or a large ministry, these principles will guide you toward maximizing your impact.

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Michael Visser Michael Visser

Transform Your Year: Yearly Themes > Resolutions

Ditch the pressure of rigid resolutions and embrace the transformative power of yearly themes! This grace-filled approach helps you focus on progress over perfection, fostering meaningful growth in your personal and professional life. Reflect, choose a theme, and create a framework that aligns with God's calling—because transformation is a journey, not a checkbox.

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Jason Silbernagel Jason Silbernagel

The Planning Center Playbook Objective: Transform Your Database into a Thriving Community Engine

Transform your Planning Center database into a community-building powerhouse! Learn how to optimize forms, lists, workflows, and automations to foster deeper connections and streamline engagement. Start building a thriving church community with practical strategies to personalize outreach, celebrate milestones, and support every individual's journey.

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Amanda Visser Amanda Visser

Closed Highways, Leadership Responsibility, and Removing Obstacles

Navigating obstacles in work and leadership is crucial for team success. This blog explores how internal and external interferences—like communication gaps or personal insecurities—hinder progress and shares actionable tips for leaders to remove or navigate these challenges. By fostering clarity, empowerment, and supportive environments, leaders can help teams thrive and grow through obstacles.

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Jason Silbernagel Jason Silbernagel

Planning Center Unleashes Major Updates to Streamline Church Operations

Discover the latest Planning Center updates that enhance church management and streamline communication. From innovative team chats within the Church Center app to improved event management tools, these features make collaboration easier for staff and volunteers. Learn how these enhancements boost efficiency and support your ministry efforts effectively.

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Michael Visser Michael Visser

You Don't Have an Excuse

Struggling to find time for church growth and ministry priorities? This blog challenges the common excuse, "We just don't have time," and offers a faith-driven approach to time management. Learn how small, consistent efforts can transform your church's outreach, retention, and community impact by making time for what truly matters in ministry.

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