by Tyler Harden | Feb 19, 2026 | Church Growth, Church Revitalization
Every Sunday, your church tells a story. But is it the story you think you’re telling? At Firm Foundations Marketing, one of the most eye-opening steps we take with churches is what we call a Secret Guest Visit, our version of a church secret shopper. We visit... 
by Tyler Harden | Jan 23, 2026 | Church Growth, Church Revitalization, Volunteers
If you’re a pastor or ministry leader at a small or midsized church, you know the struggle: you need more volunteers, but the same announcement-from-the-pulpit approach keeps falling flat. You put out the call. You hope someone steps up. And when they... 
by Tyler Harden | Sep 17, 2025 | Church Growth, Church Marketing, Church Revitalization, Strategy, Website
Is Your Church Website Just a Gatekeeper? Here’s How to Make it a Game-Changer Does this sound familiar? A first-time visitor lands on your church website and sees: About Us Ministries Events Contact While these navigation elements are necessary, they’re... 
by Tyler Harden | Aug 22, 2025 | Church Growth, Church Marketing, Church Revitalization, Leadership, Ministry, Research, Strategy
Have you ever wondered why some churches thrive while others plateau? The answer often lies not in flashy programs or cutting-edge technology, but in something much more fundamental: church mission clarity. I recently returned to the Church Leadership Lab podcast to... 
by Tammy Burdick | Apr 7, 2025 | Church Revitalization, Guest Follow-Up, Leadership, Strategy, Website
If you’re trying everything to get your church growing again, you’ve done things like “launch a new sermon series” or “revamp your children’s area.” But the needle hasn’t moved. After working with hundreds of churches... 
by Tyler Harden | Mar 21, 2025 | Church Marketing, Church Revitalization, Leadership, Ministry, Strategy
Church growth isn’t what it used to be. In 2025, the landscape continues to shift dramatically. Post-pandemic attendance patterns, changing cultural attitudes toward organized religion, and new expectations from both churchgoers and seekers have created a...