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Does your church have an aging congregation and you’re struggling to attract younger members?  Maybe you tried upgrading your facilities but it hasn’t produced the results you had in mind.  The secret lies in communication responses and the following suggestions will draw youthful members in a way to ensure they keep coming back.

 

Ministry websites with a responsive website design are those that offer the same look and features despite being accessed from a desktop or a mobile device.  Text and images are resized for optimal viewing on smaller screens.  A majority of younger visitors only use a mobile device for going online so make sure you create a website that prioritizes that type of traffic.

If you have a blog on the church website, tailor the topics to focus on issues that affect the youth such as college and marriage.  Aside from that, consider starting an online community and encourage younger members of your ministry to participate in the discussions.

 

As much as emails and an online community are a viable means of connecting with church members, they are not exactly youth-oriented.  Young people prefer to communicate via their smartphones, mostly through text messaging.  Some use ordinary text messages while others use a texting app so clarify which method works best.

 

When young families come to your church, never discourage them from using a mobile device as that might cause them to search for a different church.  Instead, allow them to read the scripture from their device during the service so they feel welcome.  As a result, they may attend every week and spread the word about your ministry on social media.
That’s why it’s essential for your ministry to have an account on social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  Younger people are more likely to join your ministry if you interact with them where they frequently spend time online.