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3 Things Non-Christians Want From FAITH Conversations Mar 18, 2019

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A new set of data has been published on what non-Christians want from faith conversations. And if you ignore these qualities, you may as well not talk to non-Christians in the first place, because you're almost assuredly undermining the conversation before it's even begun. So in this video, you'll learn what most Christians are currently doing wrong when talking about their faith - and how to fix that.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/3-things-non-christians-want-from-faith-conversations/

What's In This Session?

#1. Listens without judgment (1:10)
#2. Does not force a conclusion (1:25)
#3. Allows others to draw their own conclusions (1:36)
Takeaway #1: These conversations are over before they begin because Christians can't stop judging (4:00)
Takeaway #2: These conversations are over before they begin because of dogmatic certainty (7:13)
Takeaway #3: These conversations are over before they begin because we approach them like a transaction (8:56)

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How To EASILY Talk About Giving At Your Church [Without Being Awkward] Mar 15, 2019

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According to new research from LifeWay, 6 in 10 Protestant churches in America are plateaued or declining in attendance. Said differently, most churches are small and struggling. So what can we do about this? In this video we'll aim to answer that question and point your church toward a series of steps you can take to reverse this downward trend.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/how-to-easily-talk-about-giving-at-your-church-without-being-awkward/

What's In This Session?

Do not use shame or intimidation (1:05)
Do not draw lines (1:41)
#1: Talk about generosity, not specifics (2:30)
#2: Tell stories of life change ( 3:30)
#3: Teach about budgeting, investing, and money management
#4: Always make a disclaimer
#5: Use this script (7:39)

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7 Ways To Stop LATE ARRIVALS At Church Mar 13, 2019

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Today, you're going to learn seven techniques for curbing late arrivals to church. For example, my church has implemented a number of these strategies and we don't struggle with a culture of chronic lateness - our church arrives on time, ready to worship. And by the end of this video, you'll have a series of tips you can implement today to accomplish the same thing.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/7-ways-to-stop-late-arrivals-at-church/

What's In This Session?

A couple Do Nots (1:12)
#1: Consider the specifics (2:27)
#2: Start on time (3:07)
#3: Five minute countdown (3:54)
#4: Host appears on stage 2 minutes before service (4:37)
#5: Don't start with announcements (5:37)
#6: Dim lobby lights (6:21)
#7: Care less (6:45)

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How To Choose The RIGHT Church Giving Provider [AVOID THESE!] Mar 11, 2019

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In my experience, when it comes to choosing a church giving provider, most churches don't really know what to look for. What features matter most? And what warning signs should I be looking for? So in this video, we'll tackle the three most important categories you should be paying attention to when you evaluate different church giving platforms.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/how-to-choose-the-right-church-giving-provider-avoid-these/

What's In This Session?

The Basics (0:53)
#1: The Software (1:09)
#2: The Mission (3:59)
#3: The Fees (8:09)

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How To Master Church Service TRANSITIONS [Dos & Don'ts] Mar 08, 2019

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When my church prepares a service and plans out the service order, we always pay special attention to the transitions. How are we going to move from the worship to announcements? And then from announcements to the message? And how can we do it in a way that doesn't feel awkward or stall out the momentum of service? So in this video, I'll share my dos and don'ts on how to master service transitions.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/how-to-master-church-service-transitions-dos-donts/

What's In This Session?

Technique #1: The Bridge (1:44)
Example #1A: Worship -> Announcements (2:23)
Example #1B: Announcement -> Announcement (3:15)
Technique #2: Throw To Video (4:30)
Example #2: Announcements -> Sermon (5:26)
Technique #3: Backing Tracks (6:28)

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7 Church GIVING TRENDS To Watch In 2019 Mar 06, 2019

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There's a handful of year-over-year giving trends that are showing no signs of slowing down. And when you properly understand what these giving trends mean, you'll be able to improve the overall experience for your donors and inspire them to give in the right ways. And in this video, I'm going to show you each of these trends - along with the most important takeaways your church needs to know.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/7-church-giving-trends-to-watch-in-2019/

What's In This Session?

#1: Preferred methods of giving (1:09)
#2: Money given to charities (2:38)
#3: Millennial giving (4:20)
#4: Top causes for Christian giving (4:46)
Takeaway #1: Prioritize online giving (5:43)
Takeaway #2: Online giving is going to increase (7:13)
Takeaway #3: Cause-based giving (8:45)

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5 Important Pages Every Church Website NEEDS [Beyond The Homepage] Mar 04, 2019

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Today you're going to learn the five most important pages on your church's website after your homepage. For example, did you know that your staff page will likely be one of most highly trafficked pages on your entire site? It's true. So in this video, you'll learn what each of these five pages are - and I'll show you how to structure them and what to include on each page.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/5-important-pages-every-church-website-needs-beyond-the-homepage/

What's In This Session?

#1: The Plan A Visit Page (0:59)
#2: The About Page (2:45)
#3: The Staff Page (3:38)
#4: The Kids Page (7:09)
#5: The Sermon Engine (8:29)

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The 60-Day Promotion Plan For Big Church Events Mar 01, 2019

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Every year your church has one or two events that are the biggest of the year. For most churches that's Easter and Christmas. But how do you properly promote these landmark events? How do you get people excited? And how do you get them to actually show up? Well, you're in the right place, because in this video, you'll learn the 60-day promotion plan for big church events.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/the-60-day-promotion-plan-for-big-church-events/

What's In This Session?

60 Days Out: Awareness content piece (1:07)
Understand the goal (1:17)
60 Days Out: Set up registration/follow up sequence (2:24)
30 Days Out: Weekly announcement from stage (7:09)
30 Days Out: Social/email/bulletin/lobby/website all working together (7:14)
7 Days Out: Double down on Facebook Ads (8:06)
Day Of: Display the event (9:14)

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How Millennial SINGLENESS Is Affecting Your Church Feb 27, 2019

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Millennials are at it again. What are they doing this time? Simply put, they're staying single. They're not getting married and they're doing it in record numbers. What's more, they're doing it by choice. So what does this mean for your church? In this video, you'll learn the statistics, the motivations, and the action steps your church can take.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/how-millennial-singleness-is-affecting-your-church/

What's In This Session?

Millennials aren't getting married (0:35)
Millennials prioritize themselves (2:01)
Millennials like being single (3:21)
How this affects church life (3:40)
How to actively include single people (5:34)

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Why TEXT GIVING For Churches Is A Trap To Avoid [NEW RESEARCH] Feb 25, 2019

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Today, you're going to learn six reasons why offering text giving at your church is a bad idea. New research has been published and it's quite conclusive on why text-to-give options for your church are almost certainly a waste of time and money. And by the end of this video, you'll know exactly why after seeing the researching for yourself.

***VISIT THE FULL POST HERE: https://prochurchtools.com/why-text-giving-for-churches-is-a-trap-to-avoid-new-research/

What's In This Session?

#1: How donors prefer to give (1:15)
#2: Added cost (3:30)
#3: Two types of text giving (4:11)
#4: Who are text givers? (5:11)
#5: Stop-gap solution (6:30)
#6: Muddies your overall communications (7:11)
Disclaimer: Anything can work (8:23)

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