Celebrating Success and Identifying Areas for Improvement

Congrats on a great Easter service! There's no doubt that a lot of preparation and hard work went into making the service a success, and you should take a moment to celebrate the effort and impact of the event. However, it's also important to take some time to reflect and ask strategic questions about the Easter service. Approaching these questions in an encouraging way, without focusing on individual review or criticism, can help guide a discussion about the weekend and identify areas for celebration, potential, and improvement.

Top 10 Questions to Ask After Your Easter Service

Question 1: Were there any unexpected or last-minute issues that arose during the service?

This question helps you identify any unexpected challenges that may have come up during the service, and how they were handled.

Question 2: Did any part of the service, preparation, day of, or any aspect feel rushed or disorganized?

This question is aimed at identifying any areas where the service or preparation felt rushed or disorganized. This can help you streamline processes and ensure a smoother experience next time.

Question 3: What volunteers could we say a special thank you to?

This question is about acknowledging and thanking your volunteers, who are an essential part of your church's success. A personalized message from the Senior Pastor can have a significant impact on the volunteers and donors who helped make the Easter service a success.

Question 4: Did any congregants make decisions or take action based on the Easter message? Are there any stories that you know of?

This question is about identifying any impact the Easter message may have had and celebrating those who were impacted by it.

Question 5: What was better than Christmas Eve or the past Easter Service?

This question is a comparative one, aimed at identifying what worked well and what could be improved for future events.

Question 6: How can we continue to engage and connect with the congregants who attended the Easter service?

This question is about thinking beyond the Easter service and identifying ways to continue engaging with those who attended.

Question 7: Did our connection strategy work? What parts worked (so let’s use them next week or next big service)? What did not?

This question helps you evaluate your connection strategy and identify what worked well and what could be improved for future services.

Question 8: Were there any areas where the service could be improved for future events?

This question is about identifying any areas where the service could be improved, based on feedback from congregants and volunteers.

Question 9: What steps can we take to ensure that the next Easter service is even better than this one?

This question is about taking action to make the next Easter service even better, based on feedback and identified areas for improvement.

Question 10: Can we take a moment to dream, if this was every week, what would have to change? Are there steps we can take now to expand capacity?

This question is about thinking big and imagining what your church could look like if you grew 20%, 50%, or even doubled in size. It's about identifying steps you can take now to prepare for future growth.

Don't Let Your Systems Limit Your Growth

Easter and Christmas Eves are not just opportunities to celebrate and reflect on the message of Christ's sacrifice and resurrection. They are also opportunities to see how your services, people, process, systems, communications, and facilities would work at 20%, 50%, or 200% growth. By identifying areas for improvement and taking action to make changes, you can prepare for future growth and serve your community with greater impact.

Remember that you don't have to make all the changes immediately. But don't let your systems limit your growth. Like a potted plant, your church can only grow as big as the container.