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Transforming Your Church Organization to Not Just Survive but Thrive

Mac Montoya
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12th January 2022
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The Christian Church is in the midst of a massive decline, hence the need in transforming your church.

With churches closing and attendance dropping, it seems that there will be no hope for the future.

But fear not!

There are many ways in transforming your church around and make it thrive again.

Today we’ll discuss 10 simple steps you can take today to transform your church organization so that they don’t just survive but thrive!

Step One: Get your congregation involved

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This is a great idea for any organization, but when it comes to church it is especially effective.

Your members are your greatest resource.

As a result, involving your members will help them feel connected to the church and give them a sense of ownership.

There are many different ways to get your congregation involved, from service projects to community volunteer opportunities.

Step Two: Revamp your church website

There is no reason for a church not to have an updated and modern-looking website.

Your website is your first impression and it should reflect the values of your church.

You have to make sure to include information about upcoming events, service times and locations, and ways for people to get involved.

Step Three: Get your church on social media

This is another way in reaching out and engaging with people and transforming your church.

Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are a great way to share updates, photos, and videos.

Make sure to create social media accounts for your church and use them to connect with your congregation and the community.

Step Four: Create a church newsletter

A church newsletter is a great way to keep people informed about what’s going on in the church.

It can include updates on upcoming events, photos, and articles written by members of the congregation.

You can also use it to promote your social media accounts and website.

Step Five: Reach out to your community

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Your church should be a welcoming presence in the community.

You can do this by partnering with local schools and businesses, participating in parades and festivals, or hosting events like coffee talks where people can learn more about your church and what it has to offer.

Step Six: Host a community service project

A great method to connect with your community is to do volunteer work together.

Projects could include cleaning up a local park, painting a shelter, or helping out at a food pantry.

You can also organize a clothing drive, where people bring in clothes to donate to the less fortunate, or an electronics recycling project, where people donate their old cell phones and other electronics.

Step Seven: Hold a Sunday school class

Sunday School will involve and teach your congregation about the Bible.

As a result, you can choose a different topic each week or have a series of classes that follow a specific theme.

You can also have classes for children, youth, and adults.

Step Eight: Have a church picnic

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A church picnic is a fun and relaxed way to connect with your congregation and community.

You can include games, presentations by members of the church, food, live music, and entertainment.

Step Nine: Have guest speakers

You can have people come to your church and share their expertise on certain topics is a great way for members of the congregation to learn something new and it allows them to hear from people outside of the church.

Step Ten: Host a sermon discussion group

Many churches already hold small group meetings where people can discuss theology and the Bible.

A sermon discussion group is just like this, but instead of discussing sermons, it is focused on a specific sermon that was given.

This is a great way to dig deeper into the meaning of the sermon and to learn from others’ perspectives.

Getting your congregation involved is a great way to help them feel connected to the church and it gives them a sense of ownership.

There are many different ways that you can get people involved and if done properly, they can really help in transforming your church organization.

Check out some of our other posts!

  • A Christian’s Guide to Harnessing the Power of Gratitude
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  • Is God Angry At Us?

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Mac is a writer who loves everything and anything creative under the sun. From anime to animals, he'll get giddy at the sight of perfect color combinations, goosebump-inducing scenes, and a long list of synonyms.
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