Christmas is one of the most important seasons for ministry leaders. Churches fill with familiar faces, new visitors, and families returning for Christmas services. For many, it’s the first time stepping into a church in months—or even years. The question is: how do you make sure those people don’t slip away once Christmas is over?
That’s where Called comes in. Called is the discipleship app designed by ministry leaders to help ministry leaders build stronger, more connected communities. Whether you’re preparing for Christmas Mass, planning your Christmas Eve service, or organizing volunteers, Called gives you the tools to make every person feel needed and known.
Here’s a practical Christmas checklist for ministry leaders on how to use Called before, during, and after the holiday season.
The first step is simple: set up your ministry on Called. This creates a digital “home base” where everyone—leaders, long-time members, and newcomers—can stay connected.
Unlike email lists or social media, Called is built specifically for church communities. You can create groups, message members directly, post prayer requests, and track member engagement all in one place. By Christmas, your church will already have a system to welcome visitors and retain them long-term.
Update Member Profiles: With Called’s People dashboard, you can record notes about members—like interests, prayer needs, or family details—so you can personally connect when you see them at Christmas. This small touch makes people feel deeply known.
Plan Guest Engagement: Create a Christmas Service news announcement in your community. That way, everyone knows exactly where to find resources, introductions, and next steps during the holiday season's craziness, instead of getting lost in emails.
Empower Volunteers: Assign active members leadership roles in Called (admin, leader, or editor). They can help you welcome newcomers, share encouragement, and post event updates. This shows your regular members they are valued while inviting them to serve new guests.
Most guests won’t return if there’s no follow-up. Called helps you reach out personally and keep people engaged.
Christmas is just the start of a relationship. Ministry leaders who continue using Called see stronger retention because the app consistently keeps people engaged.
Share weekly Scripture reflections and encouragement.
Post opportunities to serve or volunteer.
Recognize member contributions to keep your community engaged.
Christmas brings people to your church. Called helps you keep them connected. With tools for communication, organization, and engagement, Called supports ministry leaders in turning Christmas visitors into lifelong disciples.
Ready to kickstart your small group journey? You can create a community (completely free) here today. If you're looking for more tools to manage and grow your small groups, you can start your 14-day free trial of Called+ today, and experience the difference for yourself.
Together, let's build communities built on small group programs that lead people to Christ and make disciples in the modern world.