FIRED UP FOR FALL
Just read this on Ed Young's Creative Pastors Blog. Couldn't have said it better myself ...
While Christmas and Easter are undoubtedly the biggest weekends for churches, I would argue that we are entering one of the most critical seasons of ministry: Fall. With the flip of a calendar page, families in your community will be trading in their sunscreen and beach balls for #2 pencils and notebook paper. As they get back into a school schedule, they'll be recommitting to routines, church attendance included.
Fall is ripe with opportunities. To make the most of them, we need to be healthy and ready to take turf for the kingdom of God. This is a time of year where we need to focus our greatest offensive energy into planning and preparation. Here's a look at what we've learned during many fall seasons at Fellowship Church:
Plan a big series. This is when to debut an irresistible message series. Pray to choose the topic your church needs most, then put forth some major creative teamwork to build an exciting series.
Be ready to quarterback. Make sure you're done with your vacations, back in town and engaged in your church.
Take advantage of the big plays of summer. Get in touch with the people who visited your church for summer events and let them know what you've got going on for them this fall.
Make changes now. People are in the mood for a fresh start in the fall, so it's a great time to launch new programs, transform environments, and add or change service times.
And if you don't change it, make it stronger. Freshen up your facilities and make sure your existing programs are at their best.
I get fired up each fall and look forward to the surge of energy and enthusiasm this season brings to the local church. Let's get our A game going and be ready for the incredible opportunities God will bring our way!
While Christmas and Easter are undoubtedly the biggest weekends for churches, I would argue that we are entering one of the most critical seasons of ministry: Fall. With the flip of a calendar page, families in your community will be trading in their sunscreen and beach balls for #2 pencils and notebook paper. As they get back into a school schedule, they'll be recommitting to routines, church attendance included.
Fall is ripe with opportunities. To make the most of them, we need to be healthy and ready to take turf for the kingdom of God. This is a time of year where we need to focus our greatest offensive energy into planning and preparation. Here's a look at what we've learned during many fall seasons at Fellowship Church:
Plan a big series. This is when to debut an irresistible message series. Pray to choose the topic your church needs most, then put forth some major creative teamwork to build an exciting series.
Be ready to quarterback. Make sure you're done with your vacations, back in town and engaged in your church.
Take advantage of the big plays of summer. Get in touch with the people who visited your church for summer events and let them know what you've got going on for them this fall.
Make changes now. People are in the mood for a fresh start in the fall, so it's a great time to launch new programs, transform environments, and add or change service times.
And if you don't change it, make it stronger. Freshen up your facilities and make sure your existing programs are at their best.
I get fired up each fall and look forward to the surge of energy and enthusiasm this season brings to the local church. Let's get our A game going and be ready for the incredible opportunities God will bring our way!
posted by Roger Blackmore | 9:09 PM
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