Andrea LeShea

If Jesus were building your church’s communication strategy, what would it look like?

It wouldn’t start with programs, posts, or promotion. It would start with people. Because Jesus led with empathy.

He noticed needs before delivering truth. He listened before teaching. He connected before correcting.

That’s what made His communication so effective. It was personal, relational, and transformational.

Imagine what could happen if the church today communicated like that.

Read my blog post "WWJD: Relearning Ministry in a World That’s Hurting" for practical ways to model your ministry communication after Jesus’ relational approach. >> andrealeshea.com/wwjd-relearning-ministry-in-a-hur…

#ChurchCommunication #WWJD #ChurchMarketing #MarketingTips #ChurchGrowth

Skip the Carousel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1 month ago (edited) | [YT] | 0

Andrea LeShea

Your leadership team is quietly quitting…and you probably haven’t even noticed.

Everything seems fine. They still show up. They still operate. But a closer look would reveal that something is wrong.

Quiet quitting starts when your team stops believing they’re trusted to lead. They stop speaking up. They stop pushing. They’re still present, but their heart isn’t in it anymore.

Leadership habits that create quiet quitters:
► Inviting them to the work, but not to shaping vision.
► Making decisions behind closed doors.
► Second-guessing or micromanaging
► Leaving issues and concerns unaddressed
► Confusing loyalty with compliance


Quiet quitting is silent and subtle. But the effects are loud and lingering.

Warning signs of quiet quitting
1. No longer offering new ideas. (They don’t think it will matter.)
2. Only doing what’s asked. No more, no less. (They no longer go above and beyond.)
3. Staying quiet even when they see something is wrong. (Why speak up if it won't lead to change?)
4. Withdrawing from ownership (“We” becomes “they”.)
5. Dialed down creativity. (Their work is mechanical, not inspired.)
6. Avoiding hard conversations. (Staying silent feels safer than challenging.)

When leaders emotionally check out, mediocrity becomes the culture. Momentum slows and the church starts to plateau or, even worse, decline.

The good news? Quiet quitting doesn’t mean they’ve stopped caring. They love the church and want it to reach its fullest potential. When addressed with honesty and humility, leaders can be re-engaged.

Want to stop quiet quitting before it starts? My latest blog shares how to lead your team with trust and real collaboration.
📖 Read it now at: andrealeshea.com/how-to-lead-church-builders/

#churchleadership #churchculture #marketingtips #churchmarketing #churchcommunications

Skip the Carousel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1 month ago (edited) | [YT] | 0

Andrea LeShea

The most overlooked ministry in the church isn’t worship, outreach, or discipleship. It’s communication. It’s how people understand your message, know where they belong, and learn how to grow. When communication is healthy, everything in your church works better.

🧭 Build a healthy communication system with the free 1-Hour Church Marketing System. Download it here: andrealeshea.com/1-hour-church-marketing-system/

#churchmarketing #churchcommunications #churchgrowth #marketingtips

Skip the Carousel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

2 months ago | [YT] | 0

Andrea LeShea

Does your church see big crowds on event days but smaller ones the week after?



Most churches plan for the event, but not after it. But here’s the truth: what happens in the 7 days after your event determines whether people stay connected or quietly drift away.



Healthy churches don’t just host events; they build systems that keep momentum going. Here’s a simple 7-day follow-up framework you can use after your next big Sunday, outreach, or conference.


DAY 1: Celebrate + Share
Celebrate publicly while energy is high. Post photos, thank volunteers, and share one highlight.
🧠 Audience recall drops by nearly 50% within 24 hours unless reinforced, so help people relive the moment right away.


DAY 2: Connect Personally
Send a short, personal message to guests and new volunteers.
📊 Churches that follow up within 72 hours are up to 70% more likely to see return visits.


DAY 3: Offer One Clear Step
Give people one simple next step. Join a group, attend a welcome lunch, or meet a leader.
✨ Decisions stick best within the 24–72 hour window after the event.


DAY 4–5: Reinforce the Story
Share what God did, not just what happened.
📖Storytelling helps emotion become meaning. Highlight impact, baptisms, generosity, or transformation stories.


DAY 5–6: Care for Your Team
Follow up with volunteers and staff. Celebrate what went right and check in on how they’re doing.
❤️ Teams that feel valued stay engaged for the next season.


DAY 7 – Reflect + Refine
Host a short debrief. What worked? What needs adjusting?
📈 Churches that reflect weekly improve systems 2–3x faster than those that don’t.


Events spark momentum.


Systems sustain it.


Growth happens after the event.



If you’re ready to help your team build systems that last, download The Church Momentum Starter Kit, a free tool to help your team turn moments into movement.👉 andrealeshea.com/church-momentum/



#churchgrowth #marketingtips #marketing

Skip the Carousel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

2 months ago | [YT] | 0

Andrea LeShea

Millennials and Gen Z want more from church than tradition or routine.

Instead, authenticity, relevance, and impact matter most. These generations have grown up surrounded by noise, performance, and shallow connections, and they’ve learned to see through what feels empty.

So what do they expect when they walk into church?

1️⃣ Authentic Community: Spaces where they’re known and valued, not just counted at events.
2️⃣ Clear Next Steps: Pathways that help them track progress, measure growth, and celebrate milestones in their faith.
3️⃣ Real Involvement & Leadership Opportunities: Not just a seat in the crowd, but meaningful influence and responsibility in shaping the church.
4️⃣ Relevant Discipleship: Mentoring and teaching that connect to real struggles and daily life, not just preaching at them.
5️⃣ Authentic Faith Guidance: Guidance that helps them grow closer to Christ without being weighed down by empty traditions or opinions.
6️⃣ Opportunities to Make a Difference: Meaningful ways to serve, volunteer, and impact their communities both inside and outside of the church.
7️⃣ Space for Creativity & Innovation: Room to use their gifts, ideas, and innovation to move the mission of the church forward.

When churches intentionally create environments that meet these needs, they empower younger generations to grow as disciples and rise as the next leaders.

I unpack this shift and share strategies for engaging younger generations in my latest blog: andrealeshea.com/millennials-and-gen-z-attending-c…

Skip the Carousel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

2 months ago | [YT] | 0

Andrea LeShea

Healthy churches are built on healthy teams.

I put together 10 habits of healthy leadership teams that can transform the way your staff and volunteers work together.

👉🏾 Take a look at the list and drop in the comments: which habit does your team need most right now?

#ChurchLeadership #ChurchGrowth #ChurchMarketing #MarketingTips

Skip the Carousel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

3 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 0

Andrea LeShea

Most churches post online without a clear plan…and it shows.

The 60/30/10 Rule is a simple rhythm to help your church stay consistent, balanced, and effective.

👉Swipe to see how it works.

My latest blog post dives deeper into digital ministry and how growing churches are using it.

Check it out here: andrealeshea.com/rethinking-digital-ministry/

Skip the Carousel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

3 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 0

Andrea LeShea

A lot of churches operate in last-minute mode when it comes to event planning and promotion. When that happens, it doesn’t matter how good your idea is, the event’s potential is limited.

👉Swipe through to see the timelines I recommend for three different levels of event planning and marketing.

To make it even easier, I created a Church Event Planning Guide. It’s a FREE resource to help you organize your events and avoid the chaos. Here’s what you’ll get:

✅ Recommended Timelines
✅ Event Planning Worksheet
✅ Sample Event Plan
✅ Post-Event Health Assessment

Download the guide here: andrealeshea.com/essential-church-event-planning-g…

#churchmarketing #marketing #marketingtips #churchgrowth #eventmarketing

Skip the Carousel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

3 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 0

Andrea LeShea

Back-to-Church Sunday is one of the biggest opportunities your church will have this fall.

But here’s the truth ⬇

👉 A big crowd doesn’t equal momentum.
👉 Guests may not come back without clear next steps.
👉 Members need reasons to invite.

That’s why I put together 7 fresh, practical ideas your church can use this Back-to-Church Sunday.

From VIP guest parking to short testimonies to launching a felt-needs sermon series, these are strategies that help people connect.

➡ Swipe through, save this list, and share it with your team.

#BackToChurchSunday #ChurchGrowth #churchleaders #churchmarketing #marketingtips #marketing

Skip the Carousel

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

3 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 0

Andrea LeShea

We love the idea of God doing “a new thing” in our lives until it requires us to think in new ways, listen to new perspectives, or admit we are wrong.

The truth is, God’s greatest work in you will challenge your comfort zone.

He’ll lead you into conversations, relationships, and opportunities that stretch your faith and your thinking.

Refusing to listen or learn causes you to miss out on what He’s doing.

Your next level lives beyond what you think you know.

🔁Share this if you felt it.

👉Follow @iamandrealeshea for more truth + strategy for modern ministry.

#christianquotes #mindsetquotes #spiritualgrowth

3 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 0