Podcast Episode #313

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Easter is only three weeks away, so today we cover a few trends we are seeing in churches as we lead up to Resurrection Sunday. Also, we talk pants splitting, camels falling, and sets burning.

Some highlights from today's episode include:

* If your worship center is already at +70% capacity on Sundays, you might consider adding a service on Easter.

* Churches should be taking advantage of Facebook advertising for Easter.

* Facebook advertising is the most effective and cost efficient advertising churches have available to them.

* The purpose behind high attendance invite days is to show members that people will come when invited.

* Should you have an Easter sunrise service? It depends.

* Do what is effective for your church; don't just do what other people do.

* Try something special and unique with your Easter guest follow-up.

The eight Easter trends we discuss are:

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Adding services

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Adding venues

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Facebook advertising

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Special emphasis for inviting

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Tradition is contextual - Sunrise services, egg hunts, etc.

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Involvement in community Easter activities

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Cantatas are still popular for churches with choirs

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Special follow up emphases.

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