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OBTAINABLE GOALS FOR YOUR CHURCH IN 2021 BY T. RICHARDSON

While we know there are uncertainties around 2021, we also know that our mandate hasn’t changed. So here are some obtainable goals for your church in 2021 to help expand and grow the ministry. 1.Website Overhaul - Make quality design and simple navigation, and expanded content. 2. Worship Mentorship - Train more leaders to lead, serve, and teach. 3. Guest Connections - Prioritize quality first contacts and intentional follow through. 4. Family Training - In the coming year, create unique training events to strengthen marriages and families. 5. Discipleship Process - By utilizing a Distinctive Discipleship model, you can equip more people to make disciples in the coming year. 6. Church Multiplication - You should pray and hope to revitalize and replant additional churches within the coming year. 7. Partnership Evaluation - You should evaluate current partnerships and consider which new ones to connect and engage. PASTORING TODAY MAGAZINE

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Sally Hicks joined Faith & Leadership in June 2008. Before that, she worked for six years as a senior writer in Duke University’s Office of News & Communications. She also has worked as a reporter, writer, editorial writer and editor for several newspapers, including The (Raleigh, N.C.) News & Observer and the St. Petersburg (now Tampa Bay) Times of Florida. She has a bachelor’s degree in Classics and English from McGill University and a master’s degree in journalism from Indiana University, as well as a certificate in documentary arts from Duke's Center for Documentary Studies.

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Nonprofits Are Messy, the Podcast

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Three Skills Managers Need in a Post-Pandemic World

COVID undoubtedly disrupted our worlds, especially the way we work. During the pandemic, not only did the concept of “office” shift dramatically but so did the needs and preferences of workers. Caught in the middle of all this were managers, the face of the organization to their teams

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THE CHURCHLEADERS PODCAST The Church Leaders Podcast gives voice to recognizable names in ministry, subject matter experts, and local pastors and leaders. Whatever area of ministry you serve in, the Church Leaders Podcast has you in mind. Our goal is to help you lead better, everyday. Over the years, we’ve spoken to leaders like Chip Ingram, Chuck Swindoll, Francis Chan, Jackie Hill Perry, Eugene Cho, David Jeremiah, Andy Stanley, Scot McKnight, Christine Caine, Ed Stetzer, Matt Redman, Shane Claiborne, N.T. Wright, John Eldredge, and Craig Groeschel. We’ve also spoken to people you might not have heard about, but whose experience in ministry may be similar to your own. Join us as we speak to leaders–well-known and not-so-well-known– and find out how we can better serve the body of Christ. Listen for free. Subscribe to automatically receive our latest episode.

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How to Grow Church Attendance

A Look at the Numbers It’s no secret that that number of people who go to church isn’t on the rise. If you’re a pastor or church leaders, you may have noticed a decline in your community. You’re not alone. A 2018 survey from Statista found that only 22% of Americans go to church every week. Even more surprising, 28% say they never go. If you’re already offering inspiring sermon series, quality youth and children’s ministries, and exciting volunteer opportunities, you probably find yourself wondering where you’re missing the mark. Before you start doubting your services, it’s helpful to ask yourself two questions. (Don’t worry, we’ll give you the answers, too.) Why Do People Attend Church in the First Place? The experts at Pew Research Center asked over 4,000 Americans. The main reason people regularly go to church, or another house of worship is to feel closer to God. 81% of the people said this reason is very import in regard to their attendance. Other leading reasons for going to church include: to provide children with a moral foundation to become a better person to find comfort in times of trouble Why Don’t People Attend Church? The majority of survey respondents said they skip church because they practice their faith in other ways. The survey also found that 12% stated not having the time as the most important reason they don’t attend. Others said they don’t feel welcome, or they haven’t found a church or house of worship that they like.

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How to Grow Church Attendance Continued… 6 Ideas to Increase Church Attendance: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Make Newcomers Feel Welcome. Shorten Your Sermons. Ask Your Congregation for Feedback. Encourage Church Members to Bring Friends. Share Videos on Social Media. Invite People with Text Messages.

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