by Tracee Swank | Apr 16, 2026 | Kingdom, mission, outreach
If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “We know we need to reach beyond our walls—but what does that actually look like?”—you’re not alone. Many church leaders feel the tension and recognize the cultural shift. They see fewer first-time guests. They sense the need to...
by Tracee Swank | Apr 9, 2026 | community, mission, outreach
For generations, Sunday morning has been the center of church life. It was the primary gathering. The main touchpoint. The front door through which people encountered the Gospel, built relationships, and began their journey of faith. And for a long time, it worked....
by Tracee Swank | Apr 7, 2026 | Kingdom, mission, outreach
Most established churches did not choose to turn inward. It happened gradually, through years of reasonable decisions that slowly shifted the center of mission from outreach to upkeep. A building that needed attention. A budget that demanded caution. A congregation...
by Tracee Swank | Mar 30, 2026 | Kingdom, mission, outreach
Every church experiences moments when attendance rises and energy fills the room. Easter is one of those moments. But what happens after Easter? For many churches, the momentum fades quickly. Attendance returns to normal levels, and the excitement of the season...
by Tracee Swank | Mar 27, 2026 | Kingdom, mission, outreach
One of the most powerful outreach strategies for Easter does not require expensive marketing campaigns or complicated programs. It simply requires people. Specifically, it requires ordinary church members who are willing to form friendships with and then invite and...
by Tracee Swank | Mar 26, 2026 | outreach, training, webinar
Leading a church or ministry in today’s world requires new tools and fresh approaches. You can’t rely on methods from decades past and expect to reach people effectively. But finding time for training while managing everything on your plate? That’s the real challenge....
