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Church Commitment After the Pandemic | Just about every church is now back to doing in-person gatherings. But, as you may have noticed, the crowds are smaller. Sometimes a lot smaller. Of course, some members are still reluctant to return but will do so in the coming months. But others have moved on to different churches—or maybe stopped going to church altogether. We’re habitual creatures. After more than a year of slapping the snooze on Sunday mornings, some will be gone for good. In those cases, the crisis of the pandemic revealed that there wasn’t a deep commitment in the first place. One way to strengthen that commitment is to make sure your church has Meaningful Membership. This resource will help people deepen their commitment to the church and to God. A big part of making sure members are committed is to make sure they’re involved. Cultivating Active Church Members provides practical ways to encourage involvement in ministry and provide opportunities to do so. |
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Meaningful Membership Church membership is so much more than a piece of paper or a name on a list. It defines a community and offers people a clear choice to accept the blessings and responsibilities that go along with it. But more significantly, church membership is a way for Christians to draw closer to God by drawing closer to his people. An effective membership process should be a time of spiritual growth for the member-to-be. Ken Sande, Thom Rainer, Pam Heaton, and more Read More | | Cultivating Active Church Members If your church is looking to reach out to new people, you must make newcomers feel welcome and efficiently assimilate them into the life of the church. These brief, practical handouts are designed to give your congregation the tools to help new members discover their spiritual gifts and employ them for God's kingdom. Pass out each handout to volunteers or use them in your next leadership meeting. Lyle Schaller, Pam Heaton, Sue Mallory, and more Read More | | |
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| Children's Bulletins - 2021 Complete Set These faith-based bulletins, in PDF format, follow the church year using the lectionary gospel readings. Help young worshippers connect with the scripture passage through fun exercises, pictures, and puzzles that reinforce each week's Bible lesson. Building Church Leaders Read More |
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