Hello and Happy December!
Advent has begun and we are heading down the home stretch towards Christmas and the start of the new year. I want to share with you…
Two observations about this Christmas season:
1) People are busier and more distracted than ever.
Work is busy. School is busy… Everyone is throwing Christmas parties and doing gift exchanges… Every organization is asking for end of year donations…
Every device we own is filled with ads telling us we won’t be happy (or the people we’re supposed to buy gifts for won’t be happy) unless we buy their product or service…
Anxiety and stress are at all time highs. As a result…
2) People are looking for peace and meaning more than ever.
Deep down, everyone knows the path to happiness this Christmas is not more decorations, more gifts, or more parties.
People are open to alternatives to the traditional stressful, American Christmas.
So, I want to encourage you Christian brothers and sisters, church leaders… instead of trying to compete with the busyness of the world, instead of trying to get people to add more church things to people’s schedule… pray and ask God to show you ways to help people slow down…
- Find simple ways to serve others and take things off people’s plates.
- Challenge people to say “no” to things they may feel “obligated” to do because of tradition or expectations.
- Encourage people to stop watching videos for a bit and to read and reflect on the Christmas story in the bible or Christmas devotionals.
- Facilitate ways for people to connect and have longer, deeper conversations
For more specific ideas, see 12 Christmas Outreach Event Ideas for Churches
Whatever you and your church choose to do this year because of all the busyness and distractions…
Clearly and repeatedly communicating information about Christmas events and opportunities is more important than ever!
We’ve got to be really clear on the details, and we’ve got to communicate it in an environment in which people are distracted and using lots of different communications platforms.
OurChurch.Com is here to help you communicate your Christmas plans.
- If you need a new website or have been trying a free site and are ready to upgrade, check out our web hosting packages. Order by December 31 and you’ll get half off your entire order!
- Make sure all your events and all details about them are on your website. Make use of our video tutorials or contact our friendly, knowledgeable support team if you need any help
- Join our private Facebook Group where you can ask questions, get ideas, and discuss Christmas plans.
- Share your ideas and perspective in the December Listening Post survey.
- Stay tuned for more ideas, tips, and strategy for your communications, web design and SEO throughout the entire month.
Throughout this month we’ll be sharing additional articles to give you
More help with your Christmas plans
- 25 Funny and Inspirational Christmas Quotes
- How to Get Your Church Website to Rank for “Christmas Eve Services near me”
- 3 Things Every Church Website Needs for Christmas
- 12 Church Outreach Ideas for New Year’s Eve & the New Year
- 25 Ways to Promote your Church’s Christmas Service in Social Media
- 3 Great Ways Your Website Can Keep Connected with Those Away for Christmas
- Get This Unusual Christmas Gift that Will Actually Matter
- Merry Christmas from OurChurch.Com!
- T’was the Night AFTER Christmas?
Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love! -Hamilton Wright Mabie
Comment and Discuss…
- What are you doing (or not doing) different this Christmas?
- What are you still trying to figure out?