What do you do when you run out of parking and chairs? First it is a great problem to have. Second, most churches don’t have this problem. But they should. So what do you do? Let me submit a couple of ideas. First, don’t think you’ll be able to maintain 80% of seating capacity for [...]

It’ not just about information, it’s about the right information at the right time for engagement.  What am I talking about?  I’m talking about easy steps to providing a “Welcome Center” that work.  I’m often asked to give a run down of what to do and not do for your “information” or “welcome” centers.  So [...]

As I was walking through the parking lot on my way to my car when I noticed a guy sitting in his new SAAB 9-5 with his windows down listening to our services via our outside speakers. Makes me want more speakers around our campus. Just goes to prove there are persons searching for a [...]

Got to kick it this morning with Pastor Pat the venue pastor of the OverDrive worship venue. Great time of worship through music. Just another way of helping persons experience Jesus in a less than tradition method. Checkout their MySpace Page © Kerry R. Mackey, All Rights Reserved

Several of you have requested a basic overview of our 1st impressions team. Here you go. We call them our Campus Ministry Team. Traffic – This is the ministry for people of Saddleback,who want to serve God, by safely guiding and facilitating the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Join the other 75 Traffic Ministry [...]

Well, it has been a long time coming but on July 7th we open our new entry, road, and parking lots to the Saddleback Valley. When I think of all the thousands of man hours that have gone into this project I am overwhelmed with pride for our people. The Campus Ministry Team of Traffic, [...]

It has been a very busy few days and I was needing something to get me back on track and then I came across this simple but thought provoking video. Enjoy! © Kerry R. Mackey, All Rights Reserved

Remember we’ve been talking about touch points, target audiences, and take ways as we have discussed CONNECTION. Check out the tip of the day. Start a weekly breakfast and bible study for men. Here is a great example of a touch point. Kenny Luck found a niche in 1998 for men who desired breakfast and [...]