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4 Thoughts on Christmas Services: Don’t Be Afraid to Play the Hits!

Tell the Christmas Story. Not the one with the leg lamp, the one with the virgin birth of the Savior of the world. People never get tired of hearing that story. I understand you’ve preached it every year for the past ten years. Preach it again. Get creative with it.…

20 Best Christmas Worship Songs for the Year

Every year, the search for the perfect Christmas worship song setlist takes place. Sure, we always have our favorites that we love to throw into the rotation, but each year we have an opportunity to mix things up and sprinkle in something different. See the full list.

11 Reasons The Christmas Season Can Be Burdensome For Pastors

As the holiday season approaches, it’s crucial to remember the unique challenges pastors face during this time, from ministering to those in pain to balancing church and family obligations, and from addressing materialism within the church to coping with fluctuating attendance and personal struggles. Let’s take a moment to reflect…

Stage Lighting: Shadows On Faces

Note: This question appeared on the old ChurchMedia.net website (no longer working.) Q: We have overhead recessed lamps just about every six feet on the ceiling as well as four large ceiling fans with four normal 100watt bulbs in them. Our problem is that this lighting is sufficient for the…

Three Ways to Improve Your Worship Planning

It really matters how you approach planning a service. If you think about songs alone, you could easily plan a service that starts and stops without any obvious connection.

The Lyric Operator’s Checklist For Successful Services

Without church lyric operators, Sunday services sure wouldn’t be the same. Their role is undeniably crucial for smoother worship and deeper learning. And that’s exactly why careful preparation is key. It’s true, the job position doesn’t come with much (or often, any) praise, but God is extra pleased with His…

Beautiful Church Production Design

Carmel Baptist Church uses a unique and modern stained glass motif to create a beautiful background for their services and livestream.

Easter Is Over. Now What? Five Steps to Sanity

You pastors and church leaders have been through so much. While others have likewise had severe challenges, pastors have truly had one challenge after another. Read the full article.

12 Ways To Create An Awesome Easter Online Experience

Feeling lost on how to make your church’s online Easter service a smashing success? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back! This practical guide from a pro will give you game-changing tips to level up your digital game. From crafting a clear call-to-action to creating shareable social media content, you’ll learn…

Top 100 Easter Worship Songs

“The grave is empty! The King is alive! This Easter Sunday sing about the gift of forgiveness and the power over sin and death that Easter signifies. This is a list of songs about the cross, the resurrection, new life, and much more.” See the full list.

Worship Resources For Lent & Easter

“Remember that Easter is much more powerful if we help our congregations experience the Lenten season in the days leading up to Easter.” See the resources.

How To Engage First-Time Church Visitors On Easter

Brace yourselves, churches! Easter Sunday is coming, and with it, a flurry of new, returning, and current visitors. But don’t let this golden opportunity slip through your fingers! We’ve got the inside scoop on how to engage every single one of those Easter attendees and leave them wanting more. From…

13 Spring Fonts To Try In Your Church’s Easter Designs

Get ready to embrace the season’s freshest vibes with this curated collection of trendy fonts, perfect for infusing your church’s designs with a vibrant spring aesthetic! As Easter approaches, this “holy highlight” is like the ministry world’s Super Bowl – a momentous occasion to captivate your community with stunning visuals…

6 Ways To Promote Easter Using Social Media

Calling all churches! As Easter rapidly approaches, it’s time to harness the power of social media to amplify your message and connect with your community like never before. In this digital age, a strong online presence is key to reaching new souls and reigniting the fire within your flock. Discover…

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