This is part 5 of the series, “Is it too early to start planning for Christmas? Or is it too late.” Feel free to start here. Or, go back to the beginning of the series. If you have been following along with this series and have done everything you can to plan, invite, and prepare, you are almost…
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…
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,…
“See, I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.” …
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…
