Let Congregants Connect Using QR Codes

Create your own QR codes and place them in the weekly bulletin or other materials that reach the community, and which drive people to your church’s website. Encourage your congregation to scan them with their smartphones to let their friends in the social media world know they’re visiting, and use them to quickly connect others to your website. There are many websites that allow you to generate your own QR codes for free. Try this one.

James P. Long
James P. Longhttp://JamesPLong.com

James P. Long was formerly the editor of Outreach magazine and the author of a number of books, including Why Is God Silent When We Need Him the Most?

Quay Church: Sled Dogs Over Show Dogs

The area’s unique demographics—theme park employees, young professionals, retirees and tourism workers—have led to a congregation with an eclectic mix of people.

Souls Settled, Hands Moving: Joy and Urgency in Following Jesus

Don’t just find joy in what God does through you. Find joy in what He’s done for you. Results may rise and fall. Attendance fluctuates. Seasons change.

Fight the Good Fight

Some things that happen in ministry are so absurd that if we can’t laugh, the weight will crush our soul.