November 07, 2024

Why and How You Should Create Your Own Church Curriculum

46 minutes

Many church leaders are at least aware that a number of churches write their own curriculum. However, this approach is often considered a luxury option that only large churches can do. Jess and Thom share how churches of all sizes can create a variety of their own resources.

WHAT Types of Curriculum or Resources Can You Create?

New member class

Child dedication/confirmation

Bible studies for Sunday school or small groups

“About Your Church” for Guests and Prospects

When a child becomes a Christian

A sermon series

Explaining the mission and vision of the church

Others

WHY Should You Create Your Own Resource?

Provides doctrinal integrity and clarity

Demonstrates the uniqueness of your church

Can get many members involved

Cost savings

Others

HOW Do I Begin?

Test one of the options noted.

Determine who will write it.

For PDFs and similar formats, secure a designer.

Contact a self-publisher for books (our favorite option).

Others

Resources:

Chaney & Associates

Craft Book Publishing

“We Want You Here” by Thom S. Rainer (affiliate link)

“The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference” by Malcolm Gladwell (affiliate link)

“Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering” by Malcolm Gladwell (affiliate link)

“I Am a Church Member: Discovering the Attitude that Makes the Difference” by Thom S. Rainer (affiliate link)

“High Expectations: The Remarkable Secret for Keeping People in Your Church” by Thom S. Rainer (affiliate link)

“Where Have All the Church Members Gone?” by Thom S. Rainer (affiliate link)

“My Story as a Pastor” by Thom S. Rainer (affiliate link)

FREE Research Report: New Surprising Insights

The Everything Church Resource Directory

The Hope Initiative

Church Answers Central Membership

Episode Sponsor:

Focus on your ministry, we’ll focus on the finances.

Chaney & Associates — The accounting firm for the Church.

Stop stressing about the state of your church’s finances and start feeling confident knowing you’ve hired an accounting team you can trust.

At Chaney & Associates, we understand the weight you carry stewarding tithe money which is why we’ve helped over 1,100 churches with accounting & payroll services for over 21 years.

Save time with our cloud-based software. Access reports in real time. And feel confident knowing you’re working with software that’s the best in class.

From church plants to megachurches, we’ve got you covered.

Cumulative Translation Adjustment (CTA): Visit chaneyassociates.com today to get started.

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November 07, 2024

Why and How You Should Create Your Own Church Curriculum

46 minutes

WHAT Types of Curriculum or Resources Can You Create?

New member class

Child dedication/confirmation

Bible studies for Sunday school or small groups

“About Your Church” for Guests and Prospects

When a child becomes a Christian

A sermon series

Explaining the mission and vision of the church

Others

WHY Should You Create Your Own Resource?

Provides doctrinal integrity and clarity

Demonstrates the uniqueness of your church

Can get many members involved

Cost savings

Others

HOW Do I Begin?

Test one of the options noted.

Determine who will write it.

For PDFs and similar formats, secure a designer.

Contact a self-publisher for books (our favorite option).

Others

Resources:

Chaney & Associates

Craft Book Publishing

“We Want You Here” by Thom S. Rainer (affiliate link)

“The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference” by Malcolm Gladwell (affiliate link)

“Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering” by Malcolm Gladwell (affiliate link)

“I Am a Church Member: Discovering the Attitude that Makes the Difference” by Thom S. Rainer (affiliate link)

“High Expectations: The Remarkable Secret for Keeping People in Your Church” by Thom S. Rainer (affiliate link)

“Where Have All the Church Members Gone?” by Thom S. Rainer (affiliate link)

“My Story as a Pastor” by Thom S. Rainer (affiliate link)

FREE Research Report: New Surprising Insights

The Everything Church Resource Directory

The Hope Initiative

Church Answers Central Membership

Episode Sponsor:

Focus on your ministry, we’ll focus on the finances.

Chaney & Associates — The accounting firm for the Church.

Stop stressing about the state of your church’s finances and start feeling confident knowing you’ve hired an accounting team you can trust.

At Chaney & Associates, we understand the weight you carry stewarding tithe money which is why we’ve helped over 1,100 churches with accounting & payroll services for over 21 years.

Save time with our cloud-based software. Access reports in real time. And feel confident knowing you’re working with software that’s the best in class.

From church plants to megachurches, we’ve got you covered.

Cumulative Translation Adjustment (CTA): Visit chaneyassociates.com today to get started.

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