As a retired pastor I can tell you in just a few short weeks, your church will likely experience one of its highest-attendance Sundays of the year. Mother’s Day brings a unique energy—new faces, visiting families, and unchurched guests who…
We just wrapped up a busy Easter season—Steve was busy holding down the fort with a small army of grandkids while his kids hit the Final Four in Indy, and Phil was busy dodging yard-work by “planting” flowers still in…
As a former Church Online Pastor, I have been there! It’s five minutes before the service begins, the sanctuary is filling up, and suddenly the stream goes dark. HELP!! While we often chalk these moments up to “tech gremlins” or…
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…
If you’ve ever sat in a sound booth or media suite on a Sunday morning, you know the feeling: you hit “Go Live,” say a quick prayer, and hope for the best. Usually, you only find out something is wrong…
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…
If you’ve ever asked, “What camera should our church buy?” you’ve probably discovered the annoying truth: There isn’t one perfect answer. It’s a little like asking, “What kind of car should I get?” A pickup, a minivan, a Prius, and…
If your church’s Instagram feels like a digital bulletin board that nobody reads, you’re not alone. In Episode 508 of the Church Solutions Podcast, Phil Thompson and Steve Lacy sat down with Jonathan Malm (founder of Sunday Social) to unpack…
Whether you’re battling a seasonal cold like Steve Lacy or you’re in full-throttle “Easter Prep” mode, the struggle for church tech volunteers is real. In Episode 507 of the Church Solutions Podcast, hosts Phil Thompson and Steve Lacy sat down…
Why Online Hosts (and Chat) Matter More Than You Think I’m Phil Thompson and I was a Church Online Pastor for several years. I can tell you your church livestream is your “digital front door,” and your online host is…