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 […]
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Has AI Ruined Ministry?
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 […]
Video Lighting for Church
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 […]
Integrated Marketing
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 for Churches
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 […]
Audio! Video! Lights!
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 […]
Employee vs. Fractional CMO
What’s the difference between hiring an employee for a full-time position or a specialist on a contract basis like a fractional CMO? It could mean the difference between consistent production and sporadic effects. The Situation Finding the right person for a job takes time. You hope it’s a long-term fit but let’s be honest, things […]
Dare To Be Different
Rethinking the Church Model Look around at most churches, and a familiar pattern emerges. Sunday worship (perhaps a midweek service too), student ministries, children’s programs, adult groups, missions initiatives, a choir, and a band (especially if contemporary worship is part of the service). Maybe an occasional church-wide Bible study rounds out the offerings. This standardized […]