Communicating anything is difficult during the last months of the year. Church life and home life are often incredibly hectic during this season. As the end of the year approaches, church leaders inevitably find themselves incredibly busy. The end of the year is filled with a flurry of activity. Special emphases and events fill the […]
The end of the year is a natural time for congregants to consider their generosity. Certainly, some of the timing is due to the IRS tax code and a bombardment of solicitations from non-profits. Congregants are aware they must make donations before the new year for the donation to impact their current year’s taxes, and […]
Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 to encourage people to do good. The day falls on the Tuesday after Black Friday, one of the heaviest spending days of the year. Since 2012, Giving Tuesday has increased in popularity, in large part due to non-profits leveraging the day to encourage donations. It can be assumed that […]
The number of new donors is one of the most important giving metrics churches should be watching. You can gain significant insight from that information. If your church is seeing an increasing number of people giving for the first time, this shows your engagement is growing and you’re likely doing a good job communicating about […]
It’s summer, but fall will be here before you know it. For church leaders who have experienced ministry during the fall, they understand the difficulty of planning during fall months. Late planning can result in much frustration. The summer months can be a strategic time of ministry preparation for the fall. Taking advantage of summer […]
Are you making the most out of your offering moment? Many pastors shy away from talking about money and generosity. Which is understandable. Not only can it be an uncomfortable conversation but you’re likely to get some people in your church who disagree with you or voice different opinions. But it’s an important conversation to […]
It’s Easter morning and the sanctuary is full. You see faces that haven’t shown up since Christmas, and plenty of new ones scattered in. You’ve worked hard to make this day a memorable and impactful one for your congregation. But, all the while in the back of your mind, you know so many will walk […]
Easter Sunday. Hands down it’s your most attended Sunday of the year. Not only does this present one of the greatest opportunities your church will have throughout the year to share the Gospel with non-believers, but this also lends the potential of a generous offering. By now, your Easter service planning is in the works. […]
According to Google Trends, more people search for “church” around Easter than any other time of the year. This statistic has proven true year after year since 2004 (the farthest back Google Trends reports). So now you’re probably thinking, this information sounds important but what exactly does it mean? Why should I care about Google […]
As Christians, the Bible is our blueprint for how to live our lives. It gives us valuable information on how to follow Jesus, what it means to be a Christian, and how to go about everyday life. One message that is repeated again and again throughout the Bible is to be kind to others. But […]
What is your vision for your church? Perhaps you’re focused on expanding your reach into the community with a new church plant. Or maybe you dream of supporting mission partners overseas drilling wells and sharing the Gospel in Africa. Or it could be that you have a strong desire to start a food pantry or […]
Right now your church is switching gears. You’ve moved from fall ministry activities and Thanksgiving outreach to one of the biggest and most anticipated seasons of celebration. Perhaps your church is known in the community for Christmas performances, caroling through neighborhoods, or candlelight services. Whatever you do, our team at SecureGive strongly encourages you to […]