4 Ways Your Church Can Simplify Christmas
We experimented with several events to simplify Christmas. Over the years, we’ve landed on a few that work for us.
Category: Worship
Jesus Might Fail A Homiletics Course – How About You?
I have a huge interest in homiletics, the art of preparing and delivering sermons. I’ve read dozens of books on the subject, written a lot on it, and trained a lot of preachers in the past decade, not to mention having taken a number of courses in my undergrad and graduate studies. I love to sit and geek out…
5 Reasons Live Sound Issues Are Not Your Sound Person’s Fault
Let me explain the difference between paid staff and volunteers: then you’ll understand five reasons live sound issues are not your sound person’s fault.
When to Fire Church Volunteers (and Why)
Not all help is actually helpful. When to fire church volunteers (and why).
Be Prepared: Build Your Dream Gear List Before You Need It
Building a dream gear list starts with this basic reality: “Most people don’t plan to fail, they just fail to plan” (John L. Beckley).
It’s Crazy: Why Are We Spending So Much Money on Wireless Mics?
“Most churches that tell me they have no money for sound gear actually have $1500+ worth of wireless mics sitting in a drawer.”
Sound Equipment Essentials for the Portable Church
Being a portable church can have its challenges, but audio doesn’t have to be one of them.
The Lessons of Christmas
Some things hide in plain sight. Others hide behind fancy names. And still others hide among the over-decorated trappings of tradition dressed up as garish holiday cheer. Sometimes it’s all three. These are the lessons of Christmas.
The Secret of Christmas: He’s the God of Nobodies
This season, if you are a nobody—rejoice! You are not far from the Kingdom of God, because He’s the God of nobodies, like you and me.
Worship & Mission in Church Plant Liturgy
Church plant liturgy must include worship—and mission.
