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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…

Take Your Easter Experience to the Next Level

Your Easter service is likely THE most attended of any other holiday. Since some of these visitors may only walk through your doors (or stream your service) once or twice a year, it’s important to engage and interact in meaningful ways. No pressure, right? Read the full article.

Getting Team Buy-In From Your Worship Band Members

Getting team buy-in is one of the trickier parts of leading a worship team. Musicians are, by nature, creative people who desire to express themselves in every-increasing ways. (more…)

16 Free Ways To Improve Your Church Sound

Want to take your church’s sound to the next level? This simple guide offers 16 tips to improve sound quality, from tweaking EQ and effects to strategic speaker placement. Learn fundamentals like attending rehearsals and communicating with musicians. Discover pro techniques for eliminating feedback, checking gear, and more. Whether you’re…

8 Valuable Resources For Anyone Running The Screens At Their Church

Church media teams are the unsung heroes on Sunday. They enable powerful worship experiences, but it’s not as easy as they make it look. Executing excellent lyrics, graphics, and videos takes specialized skills. This article compiles eight invaluable resources to level up any church’s presentation game. From software tutorial videos…

5 Tips for a Successful Christmas Eve Service

Christmas Eve services present a great opportunity to create an atmosphere that resonates with both church members and first-time guests. When planning music, aim for a balance of familiar traditions and fun new arrangements. Keep traditional Christmas song melodies and lyrics intact for singability, but feel free to get creative…

5 Free Christmas Media Options For Your Church

No more skimping on church media assets this Christmas! Despite strained holiday budgets, beautifully festive worship backgrounds, social graphics, printables and more await for free. Let Pixel Preacher’s snowy scenes set the tone while Ministry Designs stocks your image pantry to overflowing. Unwrap Church Marketing University’s email-exclusive bundle, then dive…

Worship Ideas for Christmas

This Christmas season, consider embracing the beauty of simplicity rather than giving in to temptations of overindulgence. Keep your holiday celebrations straightforward and modest, with intimate gatherings, abbreviated events, and traditional songs that feel nostalgic. By scaling back and focusing on the essence of the season, you can gift your…

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