The Challenge With Worship Announcements Have you ever felt frustrated during a worship service when an announcement appears on screen, only to disappear before you can absorb the information? It’s a common issue. Even more problematic are the ads that are so crowded that anyone sitting beyond the first few rows struggles to make out […]
Technology is critical in the worship experience, community outreach, and administrative efficiency. Many congregations struggle with establishing reliable tech teams that can sustain operations without burnout. Here are some steps to build, train, and maintain an effective church tech team. Recruiting Volunteers Make recruitment a year-round strategy instead of making desperate announcements when equipment fails. […]
A Guide to Church Growth Is your church feeling stuck? Are you unsure what’s next for your congregation? The Church Consulting Process can be a powerful tool to identify your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to growth. Understanding the Process Church consulting is a collaborative partner for ministry leaders. The goal is to gain a […]
I was recently asked to participate in a LinkedIn study related to effective team communications. The question was: “Your diverse team is facing communication conflicts. How can you align everyone’s expectations effectively?” This covers a wide array of issues. For simplicity’s sake, let’s assume that everyone on your staff speaks the same language, either as […]
AI is in nearly every aspect of our lives, including ministry. But is it authentic? What about spiritual leadership? Are pastors replacing Spirit-led sermon preparation with AI-generated content? And if so, what does this mean for the church? When I first started creating content online, I relied on AI to get some posts on the […]
Here are some steps to build, train, and maintain an effective church tech team. Technology is critical in the worship experience, community outreach, and administrative efficiency. Many congregations struggle with establishing reliable tech teams that can sustain operations without burnout. Recruiting Volunteers Make recruitment a year-round strategy instead of making desperate announcements when equipment fails. […]
Many churches are streaming their worship services online for broader reach. Proper video lighting creates an environment for online viewers to feel connected to the worship service. Here’s what you need to know about lighting for worship. Let’s talk about lighting for smaller shots first. These are the setups for interviews, testimonials, podcasts, etc. We’ll […]
First, let’s define Integrated Marketing. It uses multiple communication channels collectively to create a consistent message for your church’s mission and events. Instead of creating separate campaigns for different channels, they will all work together with one unified message. This includes: social media, email, bulletins, sermons, website content, and newsletters. It doesn’t have to use […]
Storytelling stands at the core of Christian tradition. From Jesus’s parables to modern testimonies, churches have always harnessed the transformative power of stories. Today, effective storytelling remains essential for congregations looking to communicate biblical truths, strengthen community bonds, and engage members and visitors in meaningful ways. The Biblical Foundation of Christian Storytelling Scripture itself is […]
To begin this post, I’d like to encourage everyone to use what regarding audio, video, and lighting to the best of their ability. Sharing the word of God is what matters. The capabilities you have are secondary. This post shares insights into improving your AVL systems. It’s important not to defer maintenance and general upgrades to […]