What You Will Learn in This Workshop
Welcome! If you're a pastor or church leader looking to make a significant impact on your community with a Trunk or Treat event, you're in the right place. In this workshop, Pastor Darrell Stetler II will share his wealth of experience and practical insights on how to create a successful, gospel-centered Trunk or Treat event. Here’s what you can expect to learn:
Why a Trunk or Treat?
Community Engagement: Understand why Trunk or Treat is an excellent opportunity to connect with your community using a culturally relevant event.
Gospel-Centered Approach: Learn how to design an event that’s not just fun but also shares the gospel in a compelling and clear way.
Choosing a Theme: Discover how to choose a theme that captures attention and shares biblical stories, like "Candy Through the Bible."
Creating a Script: Learn the importance of a gospel-centered script and get tips on developing one that ensures each station tells a meaningful part of the Bible’s story.
Recruiting Volunteers: Get strategies for recruiting and training volunteers to decorate trunks, tell stories, and manage the event smoothly.
Promoting Your Event
Effective Promotion: Find out how to use social media, flyers, and banners to get the word out and attract attendees.
Engaging the Community: Learn how to involve local businesses and community groups to support and enhance your event.
Executing the Event
Setting Up Stations: Get practical advice on setting up engaging, story-telling stations and what types of candy to pair with each story. (For examples of Trunk or Treat Trunks, you can also check out this post.)
Managing Flow: Learn how to manage the flow of attendees to ensure everyone has a great experience without long waits.
Collecting and Using Data
Data Collection: Understand the importance of collecting contact information from attendees for effective follow-up.
Follow-Up Strategies: Discover strategies for following up with attendees to build ongoing relationships and invite them to future church events.
Saving Time and Effort
Short-Circuiting Preparation: At the end of the workshop, you'll learn how to fast-forward your preparation process and save over 100 hours with a ready-made Trunk or Treat Planning System.
By the end of this workshop, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and tools to host a Trunk or Treat that not only entertains but also spreads the gospel and strengthens your church’s connection with the community. Stick around for the bonus material, including a video tour of a successful Trunk or Treat event, to see these principles in action and get practical examples you can adapt for your own event.
Ready to transform your Trunk or Treat into a powerful tool for evangelism and community engagement? Let’s get started!
