Category Community

Community, Web Host

The Role of a Great Church Online Host

A person is typing on a laptop displaying a video call with nine participants, including adults and children, each in their own square. As a Great Church Host, they orchestrate the virtual gathering with grace. The background shows office supplies like a stapler and pen holder.

If you are streaming your services live and you have a chat feature, you should have at least one online host on whenever you have an event. The role of the online host is more than just monitoring the chat…

SCTV Team
February 2, 2022

Community

The Brilliance of “Go”

A pair of white sneakers stands on a green concrete surface, facing a large white arrow painted on the ground pointing forward—a vivid symbol of brilliance and the urge to go forth.

In Jesus’ last moments on Earth, with the future of God’s Kingdom and mankind at stake, what master plan does Jesus reveal? It’s wrapped up in one word: “Go”. Just Go. The command is that we are all to GO…

SCTV Team
November 17, 2021

Community, Streaming Tips

Is It Time for Churches to Stop Live Streaming Services?

A closed brown book with a cross on its cover rests on a wooden surface next to a smartphone. The phone, often used for live streaming church services, displays an image of a wooden cross placed on an open book with a blurred background.

Many churches started live streaming their worship services when they were forced to stop meeting in person during the COVID pandemic. Fortunately, the vast majority of churches are once again gathering together in person. But now, one of the questions being discussed in many churches these days is… Should we stop live streaming our worship services? Recently, I…

SCTV Team
October 26, 2021

Community

What If Your Church Had One Voice?

An illustrated grid of twelve diverse people, each in their own square. They display a variety of hairstyles, skin tones, and clothing colors, all smiling against different colored backgrounds. Together, they form a harmonious chorus of individuality—a collective voice celebrating vibrant diversity.

This past week we interviewed Kyle Hammond, the Kids Pastor from Alive Church, in Tucson, AZ on the Church Solutions Podcast. Kyle talked about One Voice, a new ministry from Alive Church; you can listen or watch the 30 minute…

SCTV Team
October 7, 2021

Community, Pastors

5 Reasons People Are Drifting Away From Church

A group of four people stands close together, with two individuals placing their hands supportively on the shoulders of a person in a green shirt, perhaps discussing reasons for drifting away from the church. The setting appears to be indoors, with a soft-focus background.

Guest Author: Dan Reiland There’s a big difference between missing a Sunday and disconnecting from your church. Life is busy! Vacations, travel for work, kids have travel ball, and the needed recharge at the lake or cabin is wonderful. That’s…

Guest Blogger
August 9, 2021

Community

Benefits of Church Attendance for the Elderly

A diverse group of people, including the elderly, stands in a sunlit room engaged in an activity. Some have their hands raised and eyes closed, embodying the communal spirit akin to church attendance. The atmosphere is focused and unified, highlighting the benefits of shared experiences.

We may all dream of our golden years when the stresses of work and raising kids are behind us. But, in reality, senior citizens not only experience a tremendous amount of stress and negative emotions, but also have fewer ways…

Guest Blogger
November 18, 2020

Community, COVID-19 Pandemic, Disaster Preparedness

Online Tools to Help Your Church Members Stay Connected

Illustration of two church members reaching out and smiling at each other from smartphone screens, with a speech bubble connecting them. Each phone displays a call icon, emphasizing how online tools help us stay connected.

Many years ago, my wife and I would take turns tucking our young son into bed by reading a story or praying with him. One evening, he walked into our living room and demanded in an innocent 4 year old’s…

SCTV Team
September 30, 2020

Community

How to Run Your Church Camp Effectively on a Budget

Four people sit on a bench between two tents at the church camp, gazing at a cityscape illuminated at night. The sky above is filled with stars, and distant hills form a serene backdrop.

In a world filled with background noise and distractions, summer camps and retreats are a haven where disciples of all ages can unplug, unwind, and get closer to what really matters. But keeping your ministry’s budget in line with your…

SCTV Team
February 26, 2020

Community, Pastors

The Lifestyle of a Healthy Church

A heartbeat line illustration seamlessly weaves a heart, cross, church, and upward arrow, symbolizing a healthy church lifestyle filled with faith, love, and spiritual growth.

Every year several thousands of churches close their doors. Compare that with only 1,000 new churches opening every year. Churches are dying every day in this country, and it is alarming. Some deaths are unavoidable. Like the man diagnosed with an…

SCTV Team
May 30, 2019