I can't tell you how often I've discussed small group attendance reporting with a client or other church leader. And, every conversation eventually gets around to "How do you get your small group leaders to report attendance?" Of course, there's no "silver bullet" solution, but there are two "keys" to getting small group leaders to report their groups' attendance. Vision Casting First, you have to do a great job … [Read more...]
Church Management Software And The General Ledger
Responding To The Many Church Leaders Hung Up On The "One Application Should Do Everything" Idea
I finally started to "get it" during a recent telephone conversation. My posts over the last year or more on the topic of Church Management Software (CMS) have resulted in many inquiries from readers who are making CMS selection decisions. For the most part, these conversations are with church leaders who have narrowed their search for an application down to 2 options. They want my input on why we selected Church … [Read more...]
Mobile Engagement
It's Never Been More Important To Engage A "Mobile Audience!"
Nearly everything, including the church, has gone virtual this past month. In this season of "restricted movement" and no large gatherings, it's especially important to find ways to engage an increasingly mobile audience. I've had a number of conversations with coaching clients and other church leaders lately on the topic of mobile apps. The one I highly recommend is Aware3! Sure Aware3 is a great mobile app, but … [Read more...]
Church Attendance Tracking
Measuring "Life Change" One Person At A Time
As church leaders, why do we go to such lengths to track attendance? Many believe it's because we're "all about the numbers," comparing our weekend attendance to other churches. Right? Sure, having a good handle on your attendance and what it's doing overtime (growing, staying flat, or declining) is an important part of leading the church. Many things are based on attendance (seating, supplies, classroom capacity, … [Read more...]