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Bridging the Gap

Bridging the Gap

BY The CRN Team
5/11/2026

By using the gap intentionally, you ensure your students arrive prepared, engaged, and eager.

Getting Volunteers to Return

Getting Volunteers to Return

BY The CRN Team
4/22/2026

Ideas for ways to show your volunteers some love!

How to Encourage Hesitant Guests

How to Encourage Hesitant Guests

BY The CRN Team
3/11/2026

When fear and anxiety can prevent guests from attending their first retreat, here's some ways to gently encourage them.

Fast Follow-Up, Stronger Feedback

Fast Follow-Up, Stronger Feedback

BY The CRN Team
2/18/2026

Some of the most important work of an event begins once it’s over - listening to feedback!

Six Modern Retreat Themes for Women's Retreats

Six Modern Retreat Themes for Women's Retreats

BY The CRN Team
1/13/2026

Planning any retreat starts with one key decision: the THEME!

Reverse Advent Calendar

Reverse Advent Calendar

BY Ashley Haschemeyer
11/25/2025

Christmas is ultimately a season of giving so we’re taking a different approach to the advent calendar this year!

Fall in Love with Jesus

Fall in Love with Jesus

BY Kayla Adkins
10/8/2025

A Fall Ministry Theme

How to Choose the Right Seating Style for Your Event

How to Choose the Right Seating Style for Your Event

BY The CRN Team
7/29/2025

So, how do you decide which seating style is best for your needs? We've created a graphic and a how-to-guide to help you make the best choice!

Ministry Marketing 101

Ministry Marketing 101

BY The CRN Team
6/27/2025

If you've just started thinking about a marketing plan, this guide will walk you through the basic steps on how to build a marketing strategy that supports your mission and expands your reach!

Does Marketing Apply to Churches?

Does Marketing Apply to Churches?

BY The CRN Team
6/16/2025

The internet gives churches and ministry organizations like us a powerful way to disciple.

A Wellness Plan for Christian Event Planners

A Wellness Plan for Christian Event Planners

BY The CRN Team
6/2/2025

Regardless of how you got here, you have a calling to use your God-given gifts to expand His kingdom.

Engaging Every Generation: Tips for Planning a Multigenerational Event

Engaging Every Generation: Tips for Planning a Multigenerational Event

BY The CRN Team
5/26/2025

What do Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha all have in common? They are all current and active in ministry!