5 Ways to Reduce Christmas Stress
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” but also a time when stress levels soar, especially if you are involved in ministry. Most of us are aware of the adverse effects that stress can have on our body. It…
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Should You Hire an Executive Pastor?
As your church grows, things need to change and evolves. That includes the responsibilities of the senior pastor. It might be time to look at hiring an executive pastor, referred to in the church world as an XP. Before we…
Achieving Results Based on Your Streaming Goals
What are your goals for your ministry using streaming? Grow my Local Congregation – I want to put more butts in the seats and grow my local congregation. Reach the World with the Gospel – I have a more global…
9 Things You Need to Know About Free Services vs Paid
From time to time I get the question, Why not just stream to a free service like YouTube? My answer is It’s a matter of “You get what you pay for.” Here’s a short list of ways you’ll pay for streaming…
10 Ways Pastors Can Relax in Front of the Camera
I have a good friend who is a pastor and he is an excellent speaker, however when he’s in front of a video camera he gets nervous and comes off rather awkward. There’s no magic sauce to turn someone into…
Why You Should Stream Your Christmas Services
We’re almost into the month of November, so you know what that means: it’s time to talk about your church’s Christmas ministry. By now, you’ve probably started thinking about how to welcome first-time guests that may be visiting your church…
3 Ways to Utilize Your Church Blog
Your online presence is like a billboard for your church—it’ll either bring people in or drive them away. Churches often share relevant, interesting, and worthwhile blogposts with their online congregation. And what’s better than sharing this content? Being the source…
Is Your Church Invisible to New People?
The majority of folks are using the most popular digital tools, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc… Is your church equipped to be found on these important platforms? Pastor Craig Smee will show you how to leverage all your digital resources so…
Best Pastoral Practices with Church Finances
Working with different churches over the years, I’ve seen lots of approaches by pastors in this area of finances. Some are completely hands-on, while others run from the issue completely. It’s helped me form some thoughts around the best practices regarding…
How to Prepare Your Church For an Active Shooter Situation
It’s a situation no one wants to think about, but recent events have pushed it to the forefront of your mind. What would we do if a mass shooting happened at our church? How can your members, children, and visitors be…