In all my experience working at a church, there’s one problem I’ve never been able to solve. It’s one of the most pervasive conflicts churches around the world experience. And it’s a huge form of strife among churchgoers – especially young adults. The conflict is this: Where do we go... read more
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE: Show Notes: This week we are focusing on content and design. Very few people know more about creating content and designing for the church than VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer. Phil has been using media to reach families in the church for decades. He started VeggieTales in the... read more
In major league baseball, most would agree that any batter with an average over .300 is considered successful. That means as long as he gets a hit 3 out of the 10 times he steps up to the plate, he’s doing a pretty good job. He could literally strike out... read more
Do you ever have a volunteer that is not a great fit for your team or the position they are in on your team? Do you worry about dealing with the situation because they are a volunteer? I’ve been there. You want to be gracious, but they feel entitled to... read more
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE: Show Notes: This week is a leadership and ministry focused episode where we are going to chat with one of the most highly acclaimed performers of our time – five-time Grammy winner Sandi Patty. Sandi is the most awarded female vocalist in Christian music history –... read more
First of all – I get it. Everyone has to start somewhere. Not all of our churches have teams of designers and an infinite amount of gold bricks just sitting in the bank. Most of the time churches have to draw a line between budget and getting the best quality.... read more
Many churches use video testimonies in their services to tell powerful stories of redemption and restoration stories of God at work. These types of personal and intimate stories work best between friends when the interviewer and interviewee know each other well. Having a friend conduct the interview allows... read more
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE: Show Notes: In this episode we going to deal with the fact that ministry is hard. Its hard dealing with people. Its hard because of spiritual warfare. And it can be hard because of personal loss. So how do we survive in ministry through the highs... read more
Calm down. I didn’t say attend another church – I said visit another church. I think it’s not only healthy but extremely productive for you to take members of your production team to other campuses within your church or even other churches. If you can, I highly suggest you contacting... read more
It seems like there is a lot of mystery and mythology centered around the selection of “the perfect microphone.” So what is it that makes a mic sound good, and how can we select the right mic for our live sound application? Step 1: Placement Listen. I don’t care what... read more
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE: Show Notes: Part of you pastoring your people first, is providing them with positive, productive content – whether that be prayer requests, encouragement, books, devotionals, movies, and more. I want you to have stuff to share with your team. In this episode, I want to share... read more
Every church has a chance to call their congregation to incredible opportunities of service and growth for themselves and the Kingdom of God every Sunday. Every Sunday there are opportunities to express avenues of activity that can make an eternal impact. And every Sunday these opportunities can be missed because... read more