Your numbers won’t change much
without some effort.
FREE training – Helping churches connect with new people is my passion! I don’t charge for any of this – although contributions to help small churches are always welcome! In fact, I will tell you how to get small grants. For more information: KenKroohs700@gmail.com
Having new people associated with your church does not just happen. It takes deliberate intention with planned efforts.
register: https://form.jotform.com/251356762542156 I will send you reminders, slides, recordings, tips, etc. July 1 and July 8 (90 minutes each time) 11am or 7pm Eastern
VERY IMPORTANT — our goal should always be to help people grow closer to God. Increased attendance is a nice fringe benefit, but not the goal.
Two of the best opportunities happen soon: Back to school blessing and Blessing of Animals. But to be effective they must be designed properly. I offer two FREE 90 minute webinars plus one on one support.
registration: https://form.jotform.com/251356762542156 I will send you reminders, slides, recordings, tips, etc.
A few thoughts we will be expand upon in the training:
Back to School Blessings:
You probably took 5 minutes during a service to bless your kids’ backpacks and maybe your teachers. Expand your thinking! Make it a community event. Include teachers, staff, books, classes – anything you can think of! Give them an opportunity to meet you.
How many non-members have attended that backpack blessing during a service? An unchurched person is by definition a person who does not want to attend church (yet) or they would be attending!
ABSOLUTELY TRUE – you will not compete with the mega church that gives away 1,000 backpacks full of supplies! But lots of people prefer a smaller, community focused church. Showcase who you are!
A few things we will discuss:
I like late Sunday afternoon as the time, but other times can work.
Don’t limit it to the blessing. You want people to stick around at least 45 minutes, of which the blessing service is ten. The 45 minutes gives you time to meet people and begin a relationship.
Ice cream and games always work well. Hot dogs could be included. Make it a festival.
Your goal is to make a good impression and, very importantly, get their contact information. Drawings for prizes donated by merchants is always fun and a good way to get contact information.
Don’t forget to follow-up with at least a ‘thank you for being here’ text.
Don’t forget to include a prayer booth.
Don’t forget to tell them about your church.
Don’t forget to promote the heck out of it!
Blessing of the Animals (BOTA)
Do make it a community festival.
Invite 5-10 vendors such as veterinarians, dogwalkers, cat cafes, stores, etc. etc.
Treat all vendors as guests, not employees.
Do make sure everyone learns about your church – not just the street address.
Do expand it beyond the blessing. You want people to stick around at least 45 minutes, of which the blessing service is 10-15. The 45 minutes gives you time to meet people and begin a relationship.
Ice cream and games always works well. Hot dogs could be included. Make it a festival.
Food trucks can join in
Drawings for prizes donated by vendors and other merchants are always fun and a good way to get contact information.
In exchange for the publicity, you ask the vendors to:
promote it through their networks & donate 1 or 2 items for drawings.
Do include a prayer booth.
Do get their contact information and send them a thank you.
Do promote the heck out of it!
So many ideas to share!
You may be able to do both (but don’t overwhelm yourself!). (1) They are 4 -6 weeks apart and (2) much of the preparatory work is for both.
PLEASE complete registeration if interested, even if you completed previous ones. It really does make my life easier and I can get you all the slides, recordings, tips, etc.
Schedule (all Tuesdays at 11am or 7pm Eastern time)
July 1 and July 8 (90 minutes each time)
Please share this! Bring others to the training. People with physical limitations can be a great help with promotions.
register: https://form.jotform.com/251356762542156 I will send you reminders, slides, recordings, tips, etc.
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