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Webinar: What is your Evangelism Strategy for 2012?

I talked with a small church pastor who was telling me that their church will be focused on Evangelism as one of their top priorities this year.Another church did my 4 month personal evangelism coaching process for their team and within a few months had baptized some new believers as a result of that intentional focus.What is your church's evangelism strategy for 2012? People often complain about lack of time when the lack of direction is the real problem. - Zig Ziglar Most of us know … Read More of this post . . .. . .

Outreach Table for Christmas Church Marketing

Podcast: Christmas Outreach to the Community

Listen in as one church tells the story of getting their Christmas events out to a few thousand people during a town Christmas event.I interview Kevin Cunningham, outreach pastor of a church in Nashua New Hampshire, a town of about 80,000. Christmas OutreachEach year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the city turns Main Street into a walking district.Close to 30,000 people from across New England visit downtown Nashua to officially kick-off the Christmas season.The evening … Read More of this post . . .. . .

Use Facebook Events for Increase Invitations for Christmas

This article on using Facebook events is reprinted with persmission from Christian Webtrends (blog.ourchurch.com) to edit for Christmas. It was originally aimed for Easter, but it's just as true for Christmas.The images refer to an Easter service, but you get the idea.Details are below.With social networking site Facebook, your church can take this same concept online by creating a Facebook event for Christmas. People in your church who use Facebook can then easily invite … Read More of this post . . .. . .

Christmas Party Icebreaker to Start Spiritual Conversations

Here is a sample Christmas Party ice breaker and conversational guide that is similar to the one found on page 38 of Christmas Party Games from Creative Youth Ideas.You can use this icebreaker as a Christmas party game for adults, for youth, and for kids.You can probably find this party game for Christmas everywhere on the Internet but what I like is the discussion applications to help break the ice for some great faith oriented conversations over the eggnog or punch. Christmas Party … Read More of this post . . .. . .

How to fail at Christmas Party Evangelism

How to Mess Up a Christmas Party with Evangelism

Have you ever been "sandbagged" at a party where the organizer had a hidden agenda?To sandbag your Christmas party guests is to unexpectedly thrust your guests into a socially awkward or highly uncomfortable situation where they are unable to escape, metaphorically speaking. How we were sandbagged This happened to us on a Disney vacation, but the same could happen at your evangelistic Christmas party if you are not carefulThe offer: We were offered two free park tickets if we attended … Read More of this post . . .. . .

Expecting Church Visitors at Christmas? 5 areas to spruce up

Are you prepared for to receive new church visitors at Christmas time?I want to give you 5 areas to consider improving your church welcome for your first time visitors when the come this Christmas Season. 1. Train Greeters Greeters can provide a warm handshake, helpful information and walk a guest to classes or the sanctuary if needed.Greeting is more than just a hello. It is a first impression.I've got some free church greeter training videos here.Or, purchase this DVD or … Read More of this post . . .. . .

How to keep church visitors coming back after Christmas

Most churches experience an influx of church visitors at Christmas time.Some are out of town guests. Other church visitors seek out the Christmas traditions of their youth. Others are awakening to their spiritual thirst.Churches have special activities that are geared at increasing the number of personal invitations that members give.While your attendance may swell at Christmas time, the critical question isHow can you get your church visitors to come back after visiting … Read More of this post . . .. . .

Use Christmas services to re-invite inactive members

Have there been members of your church who dropped out this year?Maybe they just stopped coming and your not sure why.Christmas events at your church provide you with an excellent opportunity to reach out to these inactive members once again.Here is how you can do this. 1. Look over your list of inactive people. These could be regular attenders who have stopped coming to church, or a more formal category in your membership rolls.For example, the membership rolls of the … Read More of this post . . .. . .

Update your Church Website for Your Christmas Visitors

Many people check out a church's website or Facebook page prior to visiting your church at Christmas.If you are having special events at Christmas to attract new church visitors, ask yourself these questions while at your church website:What time is your Christmas Eve Service? What should I expect on Christmas Eve? Is there childcare at the Christmas musical? Are there photos of congregational life that show people? Is there quick access to directions to your facility? (How … Read More of this post . . .. . .

Prepare Your Church for Christmas Visitors – Hospitality Review

Christmas is an ideal time to attract people into your churchby hosting Advent activities, reaching out into the community, and making your church more inviting.Don't miss the opportunities to introduce people to Christ this Christmas.As you celebrate and announce the birth of Christ, don't forget to also proclaim the resurrection of Christ. After all, that is the reason Jesus came.Your church can make an eternal difference in the life of your visitors, if you can help them … Read More of this post . . .. . .

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