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Top Lessons from 100+ Churches<\/h2>\n

Since we launched our 6-week financial class, True Financial Freedom<\/em><\/a>, we\u2019ve talked to a lot of churches about how to run an easy, well-attended financial class.\u00a0<\/p>\n

And here\u2019s what we\u2019ve noticed: the ones that overthink it tend to stall out.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The ones that actually get it done? They pick a format, set a date, and figure out the rest as they go.<\/p>\n

That said, there are a few things worth thinking through before you start. Not because you need to get everything perfect\u2014but because a little planning upfront saves headaches later.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what we\u2019ve learned:<\/p>\n

Pick a format (any format)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There\u2019s no single right way to do this. We\u2019ve seen all of these work:<\/p>\n

One big room, everyone together.<\/strong> This is the most common. A church in Georgia ran 110 people through this way\u2014tables with table leads, video on the big screen, discussion in small groups. A church in New Jersey did the same with about 20 people in their sanctuary.<\/p>\n

Small groups in homes.<\/strong> A couple in Texas hosted their small group at their house after church dinner. About 8 people, very conversational. \u201cIt was intimate in a healthy way\u2014like sitting in the living room with you guys.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Virtual over Zoom.<\/strong> A facilitator in Canada ran the whole thing virtually\u201421 people signed up, 17-19 showed up consistently each week. \u201cThat made it possible for people outside the local area to join in.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Spread out over months.<\/strong> One church in Canada did sessions 1-2 of our class in October, 3-4 in January, and 5-6 in June. They gave homework between sessions and used a text thread to keep people connected. Slower, but it gave people time to actually implement things.<\/p>\n

Watch at home, discuss together.<\/strong> Some churches have participants watch the videos on their own time, then come together for an hour to discuss. Less time commitment per meeting, but requires more self-discipline from participants.<\/p>\n

Individual access, no group meeting.<\/strong> Some churches just give their people access to go through it on their own schedule\u2014no coordinated class at all. It\u2019s less community-driven, but it removes every scheduling barrier. Great for staff development or premarital counseling, where couples go through it together at home.<\/p>\n

The point: don\u2019t let format decisions hold you up.<\/strong> Pick what fits your church and adjust if needed.<\/p>\n

(And if you ever want us to actually teach it live over Zoom for your group, we do that too. It\u2019s a higher investment, but some churches love having Bob & Linda lead the sessions directly. <\/em>Just reach out if you\u2019re curious<\/em><\/a>.<\/em>)<\/p>\n

Timing matters more than you\u2019d think<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Block 90 minutes.<\/strong> For our program, most videos run 50-70 minutes. But you need a buffer for getting settled, discussion breaks, and questions at the end. One facilitator told us,\u00a0\u201cWe scheduled for an hour and 45 minutes because it usually goes a little over, and I really wanted to be done by nine.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Weeknights work.<\/strong> Tuesday, Wednesday, and Monday evenings are all common. One church did Sunday afternoons at 3:30\u2014people had time to go home, have lunch, and come back. That worked well for them.<\/p>\n

Time of year matters.<\/strong> January (New Year\u2019s resolutions) and September (back to routine) tend to get better turnout. Starting in December or mid-summer\u2014when people are traveling and distracted\u2014sets you up for drop-off.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t compete with yourself.<\/strong> If you have multiple classes that start around the same time in your church, you may be making it harder to get the attendance you\u2019re hoping for. If possible, give each class some breathing room so people don\u2019t have to pick-and-choose (or over-commit) in order to benefit from everything you have to offer!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Getting people to show up (and keep showing up)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

No two churches are the same when it comes to their attendance goals, and we\u2019ve seen successful classes in almost every configuration:<\/p>\n