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There’s a big scary thing out there, to some, called… ”the metaverse!” That’s right, there are some that are fearful of it for various reasons…some good some not. But what I wanted to share was my experience of my first week in the metaverse. It’s a place I’d wanted to... read more
I will never forget what He has done. But sometimes, I do. Sometimes, I forget. I get caught up digging in the trash all around me, and I forget. i get lost in the noise, caught up in the busyness, engage in teh criticism, and forget. We write grocery lists,... read more
I spoke with a pastor the other day who is dropping the livestream broadcast of his Sunday worship. He was frustrated (and probably a little embarrassed) that only 10-15 people were watching, so he felt like it wasn’t worth the trouble. Let me tell you why that completely misses the... read more
It happened again yesterday. I was attending one of those hip, contemporary churches — and almost no one sang. Worshippers stood obediently as the band rocked out, the smoke machine belched and lights flashed. Lyrics were projected on the screen, but almost no one sang them. A few women were... read more
Things you should consider when tackling your website? Speed to content. People want to discover what they’re looking for, as quickly as possible, and have it delivered exactly how they want it. Simple, eh? Not so fast. To do this, you’ll need to identify who your typical web viewer is,... read more
In my early years of leading, I felt a lot of pressure while leading band practices, for a variety of reasons: I didn’t have a clear goal of what I wanted to accomplish I was afraid of them judging me (which I’m sure they did A LOT!) I was intimidated... read more
Everyone knows that delegation matters, and yet I find so few leaders who are actually skilled in the art. If you can’t handoff some of your work to others and focus on more important things, you’ll end up carrying a far bigger load than you should, it will slow you... read more
When figuring out how best to lead, it’s all too easy to look toward techniques catching the attention of many. For churches seeking the best approaches, though, aiming to reinvent the wheel should often be avoided. Look to your brethren at other churches of similar sizes for some of the... read more
If you are just getting started with livestreaming for your church, you may be realizing that there are a lot of options out there for putting your service online. Here I’ll outline some of the basic gear and tools you will need to livestream, highlighting a few production tips that... read more
Because of so much transition over the past two years, the majority of staff in many organizations have no organizational knowledge or experience of the pre COVID years. The church I work at, The Life Church Church, is one of these organizations. TLCC has operated as an organization for thirty... read more
Attention spans are incredibly low. And dropping. People stop listening and paying attention a lot sooner than you’d expect! Why? Because we have so much communication noise all around us. Every moment there’s so many things competing for our time. Our phones alone, have dozens of options competing for our... read more
The arrival of Jesus on the earth was known as the Good News. Since that moment, men and women have spread the message that the God of the universe became a human and sacrificed His life to rescue a broken creation. The truth is, there has never been greater news.... read more