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…
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…
In my last post, “How can I help you help me help you?” I wrote about using forms and processes to be more effective and efficient in helping people. That post was getting even longer than usual, so I decided to do a part 2. There is another way to be even more efficient and…
Okay, you are going to have to read the title a few times. I had to write it a few times. I used to get a lot of emails (honestly I still do) looking for help. Part of my job is helping local churches use technology to more effectively reach the mission field. I get…
More and more churches are adding a whole new audience on Sunday morning through live streaming their worship services. Some churches haven’t considered the possibility or shrugged it off as being out of reach or unnecessary. Here are four reasons your church should be streaming worship services. 1. Live Streaming allows potential visitors to get…
It is that time of year. The bishop and cabinet are making new appointments. Pastors, Staff Parish Relations Committees, and congregations are learning about new appointments and churches are learning about new pastors. For many, this time of year is the beginning of a transition. Most annual conferences, Rio Texas included, have some policies…
Some people think I am rude. But I will get back to that. It was a chilly fall day, a rare event in Texas. I was on the very top of a 20-foot extension ladder. In one hand I was holding one end of a six-foot long piece of Hardie Plank trim. In the other…
