by Karen Carps | Aug 7, 2026 | Church
Responsible church leaders don’t wait to start planning for Christmas. As early as August, you pick a theme, start lining up musicians (because you know the good ones are booked early), and start assigning tasks to your team. Planning early makes you feel like...
by Karen Carps | Sep 16, 2025 | Church, Nonprofit
Your six-year-old gets off the bus, jumping with excitement. When you ask why, your child gushes about the EPIC BIRTHDAY PARTY a friend is having. What a fun event! As time passes, however, you realize that you know nothing about it. You haven’t seen an...
by Karen Carps | Jul 15, 2025 | Marketing, Nonprofit
Have you ever considered who is reading your content or visiting your website? We’ve talked before about website audiences, but let’s take that one step further. What do your ideal customers or supporters need? What are their heart’s desires? How do you get them to...
by Karen Carps | Mar 21, 2025 | Church, Nonprofit
According to a study, only 24% of churches follow up with visitors, even when those guests have willingly shared their contact information. This lack of church follow-up isn’t just a missed opportunity. It leaves visitors feeling forgotten or...
by Karen Carps | Dec 5, 2024 | Marketing, Nonprofit
“I hate the word ‘marketing’ when it comes to church.” This is an actual statement I once heard in a meeting with a client. I get it. Marketing feels icky and brings to mind images of used car salesmen doing anything to make a buck. It doesn’t have to be that way,...
