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The New Very Large Church

Are you ready to challenge your perceptions about the size of churches? It’s time to reconsider what “big” really means in the realm of congregations. In this eye-opening article, we’ll delve into the surprising statistics that redefine the landscape of church sizes, providing fresh insights that might just change the…

United Methodists Meet to Approve Disaffiliations

🌟 Dive into the heart of a historic moment in Fayetteville, NC, as representatives from local United Methodist churches gathered for a Special Called Annual Conference. 🌟 Discover the intricacies of a process set in motion by the 2019 General Conference of The United Methodist Church, exploring the delicate balance…

The Ultimate List of Church Christmas Songs for Your December Setlists

Jingle those bells and deck the halls, it’s time for church Christmas songs! Worship leaders rejoice, the season is nigh to mix beloved tradition with creative new spins. Let familiar carols ring, then surprise with a modern remix. Lean into nostalgia with classics like “Silent Night,” then get everyone on…

3 Points of Focus for the Christmas Production Season

The Christmas season often intensifies preparations for church music ministries. This busy time can be rewarding or stressful. Keeping focus on a few key areas can help make it a positive experience. First, maintain spiritual focus amid the busyness. Guard against performance mentality by keeping Christ central through prayer, scripture,…

After Easter Plans

The goal for any church service should be to get people to come back again. I know we want to “get people saved”, but if we get people to raise their hand or come to an altar, who never show up to a church again, what have we actually accomplished?…

Preparing Your Volunteers for Easter Sunday

Like death, taxes, and Nickelback, Easter is a reality. The good news is it’s a better reality than those other three examples (let’s face it: atrocious pop music and the cornerstone of Christianity don’t mix). Read the full article.

Hillsong: The Beginning of the End?

The beleaguered Hillsong church is trying to keep the faith, but skeptical and disenchanted cracks are beginning to show. (more…)

6 Ways to Promote Easter Using Social Media

With Easter coming up soon, continue to build on online momentum as you promote Easter services and encourage people to participate however possible. Read the full article.

Easter Planning Series – Prayer & Graphics

It’s hard to believe, but yet once again we’re only a few weeks away from Easter. Six weeks to be exact. And for many of us, this will be the first, hopefully back to as close as we can get to normal Easter services we’ve had in two very long…

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