COVID-19 is absolutely impacting our world and our daily lives. It makes sense that people are scared, and that the world is in turmoil. But we are called to act differently than the world. Let’s use this moment in history to live the word of God, and be the light.
Read MoreAll eyes are on us as leaders, always. We don’t get to pick and choose when we’re a pastor, when were a husband or father, and if we are men or women of God. We’re always in the role. If you’re saying one thing when you preach but then doing the opposite when church members see you in your “normal life,” your credibility will be destroyed. Let’s dive into what it looks like to live out our call!
Read MoreJesus says “ Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” The concept of unity within our congregations can be a tricky one. Often, pastors - in a quest to stand strong in our beliefs - inadvertently actually cause division. So what is our responsibility as pastors?
Read MoreQuestion: Regardless of our band’s size or skill level, how can we strive for excellence? Answer: Knowing our musical lanes, and sitting in the “pocket”. Let’s dive into defining what THAT means for each instrument, and how sticking to “our role” helps bring out the band’s full potential.
Read MoreSo often as pastors, we shape our teachings around specific topics that we feel called to share... But just as often, we fail to check whether our motivation for each of these topics is rooted in the right place. Are our unresolved issues hurting our congregations?
Read MoreWhen you play as a group, the ability to listen to each other and restrain is the most important part of playing music, period! Let’s dive into why this is extremely relevant as a band leading the church.
Read MoreWhen patrons leave your church you might wonder if you did something wrong or if your church wasn’t enough for them. The Word challenges us with two great truths and filters on how we can both avoid getting jaded and encourage our exiting church members on the way out!
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Christmas Eve prep for most churches is an immense weight and task. We want to make our guests laugh, feel comfortable, feel the love of the Lord, and feel welcomed and encouraged. But these desires that are rooted in love and care can go too far. They can skew our messages. So, how can we maintain our excellence without sacrificing our calling to share the gospel?
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Does the pulpit sometimes feel like a possession? Letting our staff speak to our congregation is not just a cool idea, it’s biblical and HIGHLY valuable. Here are three tips on how to make sure we set up our team for success in speaking to the body of Christ.
Read MoreWhere are you with your programs and events? Are you getting caught up in competition, and feeling pressure to do what everyone else is doing? Here’s a practical checklist of 4 things that will help keep your programs effective and fruitful!
Most of us know about the 10% tradition of tithe, but what did Jesus say about giving?
Read MoreFor some reason, structure in worship is often taken out of context. The God we serve created both the improvision of the water flowing in a river as well as the boarders in which the river flows. Why does that apply to worship and how can it improve what we do in our worship services?
Read MoreWe shouldn’t seek excellence in worship in place of our primary call to be excellent family members, friends and workers... But I will contend that showing our reverence for God by offering him the best of our abilities, our time and our lives is the natural response in gratitude for what he’s done! Let’s dive into what our “best” is supposed to look like!
Read More“Where there is no vision, the people perish” Proverbs 29: 18, another version says “the people cast off restraint” or in other words they become aimless. Let’s talk about what it looks like to be intentional about keeping our church aware and excited about our vision.
Read MoreHow can we make sure our team feels empowered, engaged, loved, and accountable each time we communicate with them! Here’s some steps on how to change your communication being ignored, to being adored!
Read MoreThe surefire way to kill staff morale: Unsaid Expectations. Here’s a few practical steps that will help you and your team communicate well, keep the peace, and stay focused on your mission.
Read MoreI love being a pastor, and my guess is that you do too. It’s not an easy job, so those of us who choose to take it on full-time tend to have passion for ministry in spades. But there’s a flip side to the coin: sometimes, disappointment comes in like a thief and robs us of this passion. Let me explain.
Read MoreI’ve come to realize there’s a big difference between volunteers going through the motions versus actually being engaged and keeping the initial softness of heart that they had while committing to serve initially. Here are three strategies I’ve been able to use with the volunteers at my church, to combat burnout and turnover.
Read MoreI have a call from the Lord to Shepard my church and I take that very seriously. As pastors how can we trust and empower our team to pull our the vision God’s given us with the same quality, drive, and sense of urgency? Here’s what I’m doing!
Read MoreLet’s face it, regardless of church size, growing & discipling your musician pool can be a BIG challenge. Here’s how I”m doing it at my church.
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