by Tyler Harden | Dec 12, 2022 | Ministry, Work Tips
9 Real-Life Leadership Lessons You Can Use As You Lead Your Church In 2023 Right now, I’m reflecting on 2022 and looking ahead to next year, when, in March, Firm Foundations Marketing turns 5 years old. A lot is going through my mind, so here are some things... 
by Tammy Burdick | Jun 7, 2022 | Ministry
7 Tips For Recruiting – And Keeping – Volunteers At Your Church If recruiting volunteers at your church is on your to-do list, you’ll want to read this post. Often, the go-to response is to put out the call for more people to serve. This leaves you left hoping... 
by Tyler Harden | Jan 27, 2022 | Ministry
Encouragement For The Pastor Of An “Old” Church Contrary to much of what you may see about church outreach and growth, not all things need to be new for a church to thrive. Being an “old” or traditional church is not a death sentence! It’s... 
by Tammy Burdick | Jan 18, 2022 | Ministry
(Re)Launching Your Kids Ministry? 3 Tips From Those Who Have Done It An active kid’s ministry is vital for healthy congregational growth. So what do you do when you need to launch – or relaunch – a children’s ministry with few to no children in... 
by Tammy Burdick | Sep 8, 2021 | Ministry, Research
A Lesson In Trying New Ideas For Impactful Ministry How can a church today adapt to meet today’s needs and try new ministry ideas? By borrowing a concept used by a large, well-known organization known for innovation. Smaller groups of people benefit in the... 
by Tammy Burdick | Apr 5, 2021 | Guest Follow-Up, Ministry, Resources, Strategy
Evergreen Guest Follow-Up Best Practices 2020 changed a lot – but not everything. Guests still sought out churches for hope, community, and support, even as ways to reach new people grew increasingly more dependent on digital avenues. While the tools vary, it’s...