What You Should be Doing Now For Your Children’s Ministry
Posted by Julie Wenckowski on Jul 10th 2019
Summer is an interesting season for church events and ministries. I know that it may seem odd that I used the word interesting to describe church ministry, but Summer is a time where many churches experience a flux in attendance due to family vacations and obligations while some ministries are in full-swing hosting summer camps, and other ministry teams go on hiatus during the Summer months
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Rebuilding a Church After a Disaster
Posted by Julie Wenckowski on May 1st 2019
Sometimes we come across a customer’s story that sparks an emotion in us. Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Paducah, Kentucky is one of those stories. It is a story of destruction, community, and rebirth.
On March 14, 2019, the Mt. Zion Baptist Church experienced a disaster that would forever change them. Around 9:30 that morning, an EF2 tornado tore thru western McCracken County
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Strip Mall Churches
Posted by Julie Wenckowski on Apr 25th 2019
A popular architectural element in many communities is the outdoor strip malls that were popular in the early 20th century. But today, many of these malls line our streets with vacancy notices taped to their doors. In response to the decline in retailers occupying strip malls, houses of worship are purchasing these large spaces and repurposing them to host Sunday services and events fo
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4 Ways to Create a Welcoming Church Lobby
Posted by Julie Wenckowski on Mar 14th 2017
Did you know it only takes seven seconds to make a first impression? That means when people walk through the doors of your church they immediately begin to form an opinion based on what they see, feel and hear. Being that the lobby is the first—and last— area attendees will be exposed to during their time at church, making sure it leaves a positive and meaningful impression is crucial.
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