As August rolls on and the lazy, hazy days of summer start winding down, a familiar shift begins to happen in communities everywhere. Schedules are tightening up, back-to-school shopping is in full swing, and families are getting ready to slide…
Yeah, I know, if you are reading this blog post when it has first been published, it is summertime. But before we know it, Fall will be here. And long before the first car pulls into the parking lot to…
As Easter approaches, churches across the country are gearing up for one of the biggest opportunities of the year. If there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s this: People are already looking for a church—and your website is where…
On Episode 510 of the Church Solutions Podcast, Phil Thompson and Steve Lacy interviewed Dustin Dozier, author of the bestseller, The Connected Church. Dustin says if churches want people to move from simply attending to actually belonging, they need more…
How to Use the “Front Door or Bulletin Board” Checklist to Improve Your Church Website If you’ve ever wondered whether your church website is actually helping guests take a next step, you’re not alone. Most church websites aren’t broken.They’re just…
How churches can reach spiritually curious people before Sunday and start real relationships online Phil Thompson and Steve Lacy kicked off episode 504 of the Church Solutions Podcast the way they usually do: a little friendly banter, a little truth,…
The first Church Solutions Podcast episode of 2026 kicked off with family stories, laughter, and an honest conversation about one of the biggest challenges pastors face today: balancing people, administration, and ministry without burning out, especially if you happen to…
n episode 485 of the Church Solutions Podcast, hosts Steve Lacy and Phil Thompson mark 24 years of JSL Solutions and dive into the game-changing benefits of streaming video for churches. From reaching a global audience to engaging digital natives…
ProChurch Tools’ Brady Shearer joins the Church Solutions Podcast to discuss how churches can thrive online—even without a huge budget. Digital Strategy for the Everyday Church: A Conversation with Brady Shearer In this week’s episode of the Church Solutions Podcast,…
Our friend Mark Steinbrueck from OurChurch.com wrote a nice article on getting ready for your Easter service. We think it’s important to share this with you. Easter is coming up fast! Are you ready? Easter is one of the best…