Easter Sunday brings a familiar mix of excitement and challenge for church leaders. While it’s encouraging to see new faces in the sanctuary, the key question remains: How can we turn this moment of connection into lasting engagement? The upcoming ENGAGE 2025 Intensive Online Training Event called, “The Easter Impact,” addresses this challenge head-on through […] Source by ChurchTechToday.com | Resources for today’s church Read More
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