What is the first impression people get when they approach your church building? What about once they enter? What about once service has started? The appearance, overall feel, cleanliness, and organization of a ministry can either help build attendance or cause people to second guess whether they want to attend again. Every church will be known either for their strengths or weaknesses. It's up to leadership to set the tone for the overall culture and flow of the ministry. If we are not intentional about setting the culture, complacency, drudgery, and routine can become the culture.
As children of God, ministers, and leaders we should strive to do everything in excellence to the best of our ability. Now the question is, what is your ministry's idea of excellence unto the Lord? What kind of healthy practices and activities should you partake in to actively set the culture of your church? This depends on what you would like to be known for.
The methods we use to set the tone of the church may vary but the message will always be Jesus. When starting a new ministry or restructuring an existing one there are a few questions you may want to discuss with leadership to determine what kind of first impressions and lasting impressions you would like to make on people. What kind of environment and experiences are you trying to create within the building?
Will there be signage, greeters, ushers, or an information desk to assist newcomers?
Should people wear strictly professional attire or is casual fashion welcome?
Do you want a simple entrance leading to the sanctuary or a seating area to promote fellowship?
Will the worship team be using hymnals or contemporary Songs? Is spontaneous worship allowed?
Should people remain in their seats during worship or come to the front altar area?
What are considered acceptable expressions or worship? Clapping? Raising hands? Dancing?
Long tithe teachings or shorter messages?
Passing the offering bucket or collecting it at the altar?
Will messages be strictly informational scriptural teachings or include life application?
Will there only be adult volunteers or are youth and children encouraged to serve?
Regular scheduled services only or will extra classes and fellowships take place?
What additional pastoral and ministerial services are offered to people in need?
As mentioned before, the overall culture of a church can either make or break the ministry. Since people have varying preferences and ideals, it is impossible to state the exact way church cultures should function. Regardless of the structure and flow we present, the main goal should be to do things in excellence according to our best ability, scripture, and in a way that will be beneficial to the Kingdom of God.
Ministries are not always known for their best qualities unfortunately. We can use criticism in such a way that will assist us in building a better and stronger foundation for the culture we aim to set in the ministry. It all starts with senior leadership! Be intentional as a team about creating a culture that allows people to grow, feel loved, and feel welcomed.
For more information on Church Culture and Leadership please check out our Leadership Blog!
As children of God, ministers, and leaders we should strive to do everything in excellence to the best of our ability. Now the question is, what is your ministry's idea of excellence unto the Lord? What kind of healthy practices and activities should you partake in to actively set the culture of your church? This depends on what you would like to be known for.
The methods we use to set the tone of the church may vary but the message will always be Jesus. When starting a new ministry or restructuring an existing one there are a few questions you may want to discuss with leadership to determine what kind of first impressions and lasting impressions you would like to make on people. What kind of environment and experiences are you trying to create within the building?
Will there be signage, greeters, ushers, or an information desk to assist newcomers?
Should people wear strictly professional attire or is casual fashion welcome?
Do you want a simple entrance leading to the sanctuary or a seating area to promote fellowship?
Will the worship team be using hymnals or contemporary Songs? Is spontaneous worship allowed?
Should people remain in their seats during worship or come to the front altar area?
What are considered acceptable expressions or worship? Clapping? Raising hands? Dancing?
Long tithe teachings or shorter messages?
Passing the offering bucket or collecting it at the altar?
Will messages be strictly informational scriptural teachings or include life application?
Will there only be adult volunteers or are youth and children encouraged to serve?
Regular scheduled services only or will extra classes and fellowships take place?
What additional pastoral and ministerial services are offered to people in need?
As mentioned before, the overall culture of a church can either make or break the ministry. Since people have varying preferences and ideals, it is impossible to state the exact way church cultures should function. Regardless of the structure and flow we present, the main goal should be to do things in excellence according to our best ability, scripture, and in a way that will be beneficial to the Kingdom of God.
Ministries are not always known for their best qualities unfortunately. We can use criticism in such a way that will assist us in building a better and stronger foundation for the culture we aim to set in the ministry. It all starts with senior leadership! Be intentional as a team about creating a culture that allows people to grow, feel loved, and feel welcomed.
For more information on Church Culture and Leadership please check out our Leadership Blog!
