Churches excel at hosting community events, but can sometimes struggle with what communication should happen next. Discover how a strategic church email approach transforms one-time visitors into lasting community connections. We're sharing real stories from ministries we know and offering practical steps you can implement immediately to build digital bridges that keep conversations going long after the event ends. read more

Churches across Canada are facing a volunteer crisis, with formal volunteering rates dropping from 41% to 32% between 2018 and 2023. While many factors contribute to this decline, poor communication continues to drive away the volunteers organizations already have—with 76% of departing volunteers citing feeling underappreciated. Discover 5 proven communication strategies that can transform volunteer burnout into lasting engagement. read more

When a new family walks through your church doors for the first time, parents are evaluating more than just the Sunday service. They're asking themselves: Will my children be safe? Will they enjoy themselves? Will they learn and grow here? Building parent confidence in your children's ministry isn't just about having good programs—it's about creating an experience that puts families at ease from their very first visit and continues to strengthen their trust over time. Here's how your church can create that confidence through thoughtful preparation, clear communication, and reliable systems. read more

Picture this: It's Tuesday evening, and your fellowship hall is buzzing with laughter as a local community theatre group rehearses their upcoming production. On Thursday morning, down the hall, a grief support group finds comfort in your peaceful meeting room. Meanwhile, your church website calendar shows a wedding reception booked for Saturday and a corporate training session scheduled for next week. This is what ministry looks like in the 21st century, and it's more beautiful than you might have imagined. Read our new FAQ-style guide to understand the many facets of renting your church facility to outside groups. read more

There's no question that summer brings a welcome change of pace for church staff and volunteers alike. Regular programming winds down, families travel, and that predictable Sunday-to-Sunday rhythm shifts into something more... fluid. read more

Have you ever noticed how the same faithful few seem to carry most of the load in your ministry? It's a pattern so common across so many contexts that it has a familiar name: the 80/20 rule, where roughly 20% of your volunteers handle 80% of the work. This month's post explores how Canadian ministries can balance their volunteer workload. read more