When I talk, teach, and write about church websites, I say that the main purpose of the site is to help move people from website visitors to church visitors. I still think that is correct, but I think there is more to it than that. Some people who visit your website may not be ready…
The use of pre-produced videos in worship has been around for a while. Downloaded, professionally produced videos can be used for sermon illustrations, to introduce a sermon series, to celebrate a special day in the life of the church, or to enhance the worship experience. Many large churches have been using these for years, but…
On Monday, I dropped my son Joshua off for his first day of Middle School Band Camp. It is not quite time for back to school, but it is getting close. Back to school time can be an important time in the life of the church. Many churches see their largest attendance increase in the…
One of the services we offer at the Rio Texas Media Center is called “Getting Started with a New Church Website.” It is a simple process. We ask for some information like whether or not the church currently has a website, what type of computer and internet access the church is using, what features are…
Whether you are a professional church communicator, a communications volunteer, a member of a church communications committee, a pastor, or just someone who wants to know more about the theory and technology of church communications, you are invited to join me for my new webinar series, “How Does Your Church Communicate?” Register now I have…
My family and I love America’s Got Talent. Honestly, there is not a lot of television that is compelling and appropriate for two adults, and eleven-year-old and a six-year-old. However, AGT can hold everyone’s attention for most of ninety minutes. There is plenty to pick on about the show, but it has been hugely successful….
I know. I know. There is more than ever to keep up with in the life of church pastors, staff, and volunteers. Sometimes I feel like I keep piling it on. However, we need to be aware that we live in a strange new world. The paradigm shift to a digital world has changed everything,…
Thank you to everyone who joined me for my workshop at this year’s session of the Rio Texas Annual Conference. It was a lot of fun and, as usual, I learned a lot from the conversations. Since it was a bit of a whirlwind, I have collected the links to all the resources I shared….
“See, I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.” …
In part one of this series, I wrote about using forms and processes to be more effective and efficient in helping people. In part two, I took it a step further by writing about offering help on-demand, anticipating the help others might need and making it available 24/7 online. Now, I want to turn the…
