10 Last-Minute Easter Ideas That Can Still Make a Big Impact By Gabe Kolstad
Apr 02, 2025
đź“… Easter Sunday is coming—fast. But you’re not too late.
Maybe you’re a pastor or church leader. Maybe you run a nonprofit or are building something that matters. Regardless of your title, this post is designed to help you leverage a big moment—even with limited time.
Here are 10 rapid-fire Easter ideas you can execute quickly, creatively, and effectively to make Easter 2025 unforgettable.
1. Offer a Photo Booth
Help families capture a memory. People love sharing joyful moments—make it easy and intentional.
2. Start a New Teaching Series
Launching a series on Easter creates a clear next step for guests. It says, “This is just the beginning.”
3. Focus on Sunday
Don’t overcomplicate things. Maximize the impact of one powerful Sunday instead of spreading your energy thin.
4. Help People Prepare Their Hearts
Use devotionals, Palm Sunday communion, or simple guided prayer moments to focus on what matters—Jesus.
5. Add Seats or Services
Anticipate growth. Add service times, extra chairs, or overflow options. Create space = show expectation.
6. Equip People to Invite
People want to invite others. Give them the tools: invite cards, shareable graphics, and a vision for impact.
7. Make It Great for Kids
Safe, fun, meaningful. When kids win, the whole family wins—and they come back.
8. Emphasize Prayer
It’s a spiritual mission. Get your church and team praying intentionally. This is where the power is.
9. Bulk Up Your Teams
Recruit more volunteers than usual. Big moments are great on-ramps for new people to get involved.
10. Promote Like Crazy
Email. Text. Instagram. Handouts. Ads. The resurrection is worth the megaphone—use every one you’ve got.
🧠Final Thoughts:
You don’t need months to prepare for impact. Sometimes, the best things come together in just a few weeks—with focus, faith, and a little fire.
So choose one or two ideas, take a bold step this week, and trust God with the results.
Let’s go make Easter count.
— Gabe
đź’¬ P.S. What’s one idea you’re running with this Easter? Drop it in the comments or shoot me a message—I’d love to hear what you’re dreaming up.
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