One recent trend is the use of chatbots like ChatGPT for ministry purposes. While there are certainly some benefits to using chatbots in ministry, there are also some potential drawbacks that should be considered before making a decision. Pros: See…
Those of us involved in church work understand we are called to serve. We serve our visitors, members, volunteers, and employees. This service demonstrates how much we value those we interact with. Businesses understand this. They call it customer service.…
A lot of churches simply post their sermons, (or the entire worship service), to Facebook or YouTube and call it good. I don’t think it is good and here are six good reasons to do a promo of a future…
The message of Jesus is relevant but your church might not be. Why? Well, the truth is, irrelevant churches make almost no impact on the community around them. Relevance means what you do matters. Relevance means your ministry makes a…
We will very briefly look at two of the biggest social media video platforms out there for live video: Facebook Live and YouTube Live. StreamingChurch.tv has a live webinar on this topic, February 15th which will go into much more…
Many church leaders think it’s too expensive or special equipment is needed, but that is not accurate. Most don’t realize the benefits to streaming to TV. TV might be the most popular American pastime. On average, 55% of Americans spend…
A church’s message has to be more than, “Join us Sunday!” You have to tap into the real needs and feelings your community is experiencing and offer a tangible way to help. Churches need to clarify their message and make…
It’s a new year and we all want to do our best, but here are some common mistakes that some of us in ministry make when it comes to scheduling our lives and some helpful tips to change that. Ministry…
Whatever new thing you are going to introduce to your church members, it’s important to remember just mentioning it for a week or two will not get the results you want. It takes strategy and planning for outstanding results. If…
Working on staff in a church is hard work. There are always more needs for staff and volunteers to meet than time or resources to deliver. It’s very easy, and usually smart, to find ways to consolidate time and effort.…
