Articles on how to create and plan dynamic, memorable Worship Experiences.
We reopened our physical services at Christ Fellowship Miami in October. We chose to go exclusively online for our year end service and it was a huge success. So I want to give you five compelling reasons to consider doing this next year at your church. I’ll also give you... read more
I’m a big movie buff. Last year, I went to the movie theater to see the Elton John biopic “Rocketman.” Also, around the same time I went to see this movie, I worked remotely at a Starbucks a couple of days during the week “Rocketman” was in theaters. While at... read more
At my church, something new has been happening now that we’ve spent a few months doing Sunday service online. There’s a lot of amen-ing going on. We are not a vocal congregation that way. First of all, we are in New England, known for its taciturn ways. Also, in the... read more
As a church planter, I know the struggle of being a one man band. I lead the singing, my wife manages the slides, my 12 year old daughter operates the live stream camera and we all chip in to get the building ready for services. When we started Grace Valley... read more
If you do not have the ability to create full scale videos for your kids, you might consider using videos from great Kids Ministries. Instead of piece-mealing videos you might find online, find a Curriculum you like and stay consistent. At Twelve:Thirty Media, we create Custom Media content for several... read more
We are in a moment in our culture where unity within the body of Christ is vitally important. Below is media content that might be helpful to show during your In-Person or Online Worship Experiences. ONE: Lyric Video Six months ago, my friend Jason Houser at Seeds Family Worship was inspired... read more
Here is the Welcome Back Plan from Calvary Baptist Church, in GA, crafted for their church. Be inspired and grab some ideas on how you can clearly communicate your church’s plan to return to Corporate Worship once it is safe to do so in your state. I want to share... read more
Church Leaders – Here are my top ten tips to make great videos while recording yourself on a phone during this crisis. Spending a little effort with these tips will avoid making bad home recordings while we are social distancing. 1. Framing – Shoot mid thigh up. This allows you... read more
Evangelism is a scary word for many Jesus followers. The thought of sharing ones testimony might induce a cold sweat in some. For others, the thought of inviting someone to church might release a swarm of butterflies in one’s chest. Sharing one’s faith in the pre-COVID-19 days may have come... read more
So what is an irresistible environment. It is an environment that exceeds expectations. How do we do that? First, we start by understanding that even our environments are an act of worship. We have a responsibility to prepare the canvas and set the atmosphere for every ministry event from sidewalk... read more
During COVID-19 we have been faced with many changes to our way of life. Our churches haven’t been immune from this change. We have been practicing social distancing in order to obey our authorities and care for our neighbors, friends, and teams. This has opened up an opportunity for the... read more
I bet I can tell you how your creative meetings usually happen. About 3-7 people show up, most late, and we sit down. The pastor tells us about what we are talking about and everyone opens their computer and pulls up their Google browser. From that point, we try to... read more