You Already Have the Tools to Grow Your Church

Image of the single most overlooked piece of equipment the church has at its disposal.

If you’re like many churches that are struggling, the issue likely isn’t a lack of staff or training — it’s probably that you're approaching it from the wrong direction.

Christianity in America has been declining at a rate five times faster this century than in the last. But even now, that’s still less than 1% per year. It doesn’t feel like much on a week-to-week basis — until one Sunday morning, during the sermon, you hear something chilling: an echo.

I made this video to explain why I created Wellerman Digital in the first place. Yes, I’m stunned by the rate of decline in the church — but I also believe I understand part of the problem.

Many churches misprioritize where they put their time and resources.

• An incredibly engaging Bible study goes unattended because the email promoting it had a poorly written subject line.

• A beautiful sanctuary sits only a quarter full because the church’s outdated website is hard to read.

• Innovative outreach events are attended only by existing members because the social media post announcing it was poorly timed.

• Powerful weekly sermons stay hidden from new people because the livestream’s audio keeps cutting out.

I’m not saying non-digital efforts are unimportant — but it would be wise to investigate if we are favoring in service production at the expense of digital outreach to our local communities?

Your church can grow. It just takes time, perseverance, & a little guidance.

It’s time the Church took ownership of the Great Commission on the single most powerful communication tool ever created: the internet.

Yes, it takes time. Yes, it takes extra effort. And I know this is a tall order for churches already struggling with budget and scheduling challenges.

That’s exactly why I created Wellerman Digital.

And while I’d love it if you saw Wellerman Digital as the right partner to help move your church forward, it’s okay if you don’t — as long as you start moving forward.

Take a real look at how you're prioritizing your online presence, and pray for guidance on whether that needs to change.

If we begin taking our online presence seriously, we will see the Church start to grow again.

And we’ll hear new sounds on Sunday mornings — like a mother or father taking their crying baby to the nursery, or the slightly off-key singing of a new member just learning their way through the hymnal.

If you take nothing else away from this video, remember this:
A modern online presence is no longer a “set it and forget it” website.

People across America are demanding community from every business or organization they engage with. And if there’s one thing the Church is already great at — it’s community.

Applying that strength to the internet just takes a little extra work, time, and a shift in how we prioritize digital ministry.

You can do it.
And if you need help, let me know! I’d be happy to lend a hand.