Enough theory. Time to execute.
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Does Direct Mail Still Work?
I asked several of my church planters recently, “Does direct mail still work?” and here are their real-world experiences: We have had a GREAT responses to mailers, and we have had a so-so responses to mailers. Here is the key: send 5 pieces of mail per house for the response you want. If you have…
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Electronic Offering Voucher
One of the residual objections to using online giving at your church plant will be from people who like to make the offering an active, participatory part of the worship service. “If they just deduct it from my checking account, it doesn’t feel like giving.” Give Them Something to Give In light of the many…
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FREE Church Plant Resource Friday: Sitegeist
Free Demographics App Want the quick & dirty lowdown on the community where you’re church planting? Sitegeist is the free app for your mobile device that gives you quick insight into: People Housing Fun Weather History Available now in the App Store and Google Play. It’s another free & easy way to learn about your…
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Throw a Church Plant Launch Celebration!
The Launch of weekly services at your church plant is a celebration in itself, but a lot of people have worked hard to make it a reality. What are you doing to celebrate the church plant launch and honor all that hard work your team put in? Throw an After-Party Plan in advance to…
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Electronic Connection Card for Your Church Plant
Call it a Connection Card or a Communication Card or whatever, but getting contact information from a visitor is the weak link in your ability to follow up and get them connected. For years churches have been using paper versions. More recently, some have begun using kiosks & computers in the lobby. Why not add…
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How Much Do You Pay Church Plant Staff? (part 2 of 2) Church Plant Staff Benefits
Now that you’ve got a basis for how much to pay the first hires of your church plant, you need to consider what kind of church plant staff benefits to offer. Fringe Benefits Here’s a short list of non-salary benefits that are common in Corporate America. You’ll need to decide which to offer based on…
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How Much to Pay Church Plant Staff (1 of 2)
Figuring out how much to pay church plant staff can be daunting, especially if you’ve never been in a lead pastor role. He are some resources to help you determine salaries and benefits. Before we jump right in to numbers, though, there are a few IRS-audit-avoidance things you should be considering in the hiring process.…
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FREE Church Plant Resource Friday: Google Stuff
For years I’ve been setting up my church planters with Google Apps for their email service. It’s free for any organization [as of Dec 2012, Google no longer offers a free option], and along with 10 email addresses, you get the standard Gmail suite: docs (now called “drive”), calendar, shared contacts, etc… I usually add…
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