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Before the pandemic, growing churches often trended charismatic – expressive, emotional, Spirit-led. Post-pandemic, as culture evolves, this trend has accelerated. People now experience church online first and want faster engagement. They seek transformation over information, transcendence over the mundane. Downloaded services leave them wanting more. With passion scarce, polish falls…

AI is rapidly reshaping our world, and churches need to thoughtfully consider its implications. How can pastors leverage AI tools to enhance ministry? What new outreach potential does this technology offer? Even if not actively utilizing AI, wise policies must address its emergence. Join this upcoming webinar to glimpse AI’s…

Reformed Worship has compiled a list of resources for Palm Sunday. These resources include music, liturgies, sermon ideas and more. This special Sunday is a time of mixed emotions as we celebrate Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem and contemplate his impending death. Read the full article.

Pastor Mike Glenn of Brentwood Baptist in Nashville was shown a sermon manuscript generated by AI using his previous sermons, but the result lacked the authenticity of a sermon crafted by a pastor who has a genuine relationship with Christ. Science fiction predicts machines will replace human workers, but Glenn…

As technology continues to advance, it’s important for church leaders to explore new digital tools that can enhance their ministry work. One such tool is generative AI, which can be used to create more compelling and varied church service announcements. You might be familiar with ChatGPT, an AI-driven chatbot that…

If you’re looking to build an inspiring worship team, Worshipflow can help. To get started, it’s important to define your needs and create job descriptions for each role. Then, spread the word through your church’s website, social media, and email newsletters. Hosting auditions is a great way to assess talent…

Mark Cole shares his experience starting a junior high worship band. First off, Mark says it’s important to get the kids to take private lessons. More than half of the core group he inherited had taken private lessons, and it really helped them develop their skills. If private lessons aren’t…

As a church leader, one of your most important responsibilities is to ensure that your staff is working together effectively and efficiently. One way to achieve this is by holding regular staff meetings. However, if not properly planned and executed, staff meetings can become unproductive and unengaging. In this post,…

Why do we need the psalms today? The book of Psalms does not just contain “songs of praise,” as is often assumed. The Psalms can be very turbulent, filled with anguish, raw with emotion but also full of deep theology. Ultimately, the Psalms cultivate a posture of humility and trust…

The question of the origins of the Christian tradition called Baptist has been, and to some extent still is, a much-debated issue. For example, when W.H. Whitsitt (1841–1911), the third president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, argued in the late 1890s that the earliest Baptists in both England and…

As a worship leader, finding the right key for a song is essential for getting the best vocal range and congregational participation. The range of the congregation is generally in the Bb-D range, although this can vary based on the age and energy of the group. The ability of the…