Practical Tips for Organizing a Church Holiday Program

Start the legwork now by preaching sermons on outreach. Motivate members early.

When pitching the program to your church, ensure everyone understands the rationale behind the event: to connect  with people who are seeking a connection with God.

Incentivize volunteering and attendance. Free rewards like T-shirts (with the official church logo) work well.

Communicate! Get every staff member and volunteer on the same page.

Work within your setting—be realistic, but also creative. Add an element to your program that is unique to your community.

Plan details early, and ensure elements are rehearsed and well done.

Don’t create the program for your church members; create it for your community.

Focus on narrative over doc- trine, and appeal to the senses, allowing people to ponder. It is important for newcomers to first experience the story of Jesus and to be introduced to Adventist beliefs later.

Pray! Pray! Pray!