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New Feb 12, 2026 00:22:14

The Most Overlooked Opportunities for Church Growth in 2026

Every year, churches ask the same question in a hundred different ways: “How do we grow?” And in 2026, the answer might look different from what it did just a...

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How AI Is Changing the Way People Search for Churches

The way people find a new church is changing fast. It used to be all about word of mouth, road signs, or searching “church near me” on Google. But in 2026, the...

00:20:01 Feb 5, 2026

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How Churches Should Think About YouTube in 2026 (REACHRIGHT Mailbag)

In this REACHRIGHT Mailbag, we’re unpacking some of the most relevant (and sometimes overlooked) questions churches are asking right now. From how to get...

00:28:40 Jan 29, 2026

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Why Your Church Website Still Feels Outdated in 2026

Church websites are not just digital bulletin boards anymore. They are front doors to your church, spiritual hubs, and key tools for outreach and discipleship....

00:29:10 Jan 22, 2026

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Six Shocking Church Statistics For 2026

Every year, we kick off the season with one of our favorite traditions: the stats episode. We go through dozens of recent church statistics, pick the ones that...

00:23:32 Jan 16, 2026

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The Most Valuable Metrics for Your Church to Measure in 2026

Most churches know they should be measuring something. But knowing what to measure and why is an entirely different conversation. It is easy to get caught up...

00:23:20 Jan 8, 2026

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How to Reach Gen Alpha in 2026 (What Most Churches Miss)

Most churches are still focused on Gen Z. And while that matters, they may be missing the generation that is already sitting in their kids' ministry, their...

25:27 Jan 2, 2026

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Ranking Church AI Trends for 2026

AI is not just coming for the future of the church. It is already here, bringing with it the promise of transformative potential for ministry and outreach....

28:13 Dec 26, 2025

284

Why Your Church Newsletter Isn’t Reaching Anyone

Church newsletters used to be one of the most reliable ways to communicate with your congregation. Whether it was a printed handout in the Sunday bulletin or...

27:51 Dec 11, 2025

283

Should Pastors Be Using ChatGPT for Sermon Prep?

AI tools are changing the way people work, think, and communicate. And now they are showing up in the last place many expected: the pulpit. Some pastors are...

23:06 Dec 4, 2025

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Ranking the Most Overlooked Digital Tools for Small Churches

Big budgets and full-time tech teams may work for megachurches, but most small churches have to get creative. The good news? Some of the most effective church...

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Why Your Church YouTube Channel Isn’t Growing (And What To Do About It)

You’ve uploaded sermons. You’ve got a decent logo. You tell people to subscribe at the end of your videos. But for some reason, your church’s YouTube channel...

20:49 Nov 20, 2025

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5 Christmas Series Ideas to Wow New Visitors

As church leaders, it can be tempting to strive for the newest, hippest Christmas series ideas. But while a fresh approach is always welcome, let's not forget...

Nov 14, 2025

279

Could AI Actually Help Your Church Growth?

Artificial intelligence has entered every area of modern life. From your phone to your fridge, from your inbox to your Sunday sermon slides, AI is now part of...

22:47 Nov 13, 2025

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Ranking the Most Powerful Ways to Reach Gen Z in 2026

Gen Z isn’t the future of the church. They’re the present. If your strategy for reaching younger generations still relies on methods that worked for...

35:40 Nov 6, 2025

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7 Inspiring Church Thanksgiving Service Ideas

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all of the blessings in our lives. We all have many things to be grateful for, and these seven Thanksgiving service ideas...

00:18:34 Oct 31, 2025

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Why Your Church Isn’t Showing Up on Google (And How to Fix It)

If your church is struggling to show up on Google, you’re not alone. Every week, people in your city are searching for answers, community, and faith. But if...

24:50 Oct 30, 2025

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How to Use AI in Your Church Without Compromising Your Faith (REACHRIGHT Mailbag Episode)

In this edition of REACHRIGHT Mailbag, we’re tackling one of the boldest questions in church circles today: Are we heading toward a future where the church...

23:40 Oct 30, 2025

274

How the Top 1% of Growing Churches Use Digital Marketing (Do This Now)

Most churches have some kind of digital presence. A Facebook page. A website. Maybe even a YouTube channel or email newsletter. But while nearly every church...

28:51 Oct 23, 2025

273

Why Your AI Prompts Suck (And How to Fix Them)

AI tools are everywhere. Whether you’re using platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or another generative AI system, you’ve probably seen firsthand how...

24:12 Oct 9, 2025