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7 Creative Church Christmas Trends

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced churches to get creative this holiday season. While Christmas celebrations may look different, the spirit and message remain the same. Churches are embracing online services, gift boxes, uplifting themes, video outreach, and more as they continue to spread the hope of Christ in 2020. Though…

30 Unique Gift Ideas For Creatives

There’s nothing like seeing someone’s excitement when they open the perfect gift tailored to their interests. But finding the ideal present isn’t always easy, especially for creative, tech-focused, or artistic people, who can be some of the most challenging to shop for. To make gift-giving easier, Kendall Conner has hand-picked…

PODCAST: Christmas Is the New Easter?

Our culture still embraces Christmas. Churches decorate, plan and hold extra services. But are we really connecting with the people who only come to church during the most wonderful time of the year? Find the podcast here.

Prepare for Christmas During the Pandemic

Though the pandemic has forced many changes to holiday traditions, Christmas is not canceled! Churches still have creative opportunities to spread the hope of Christ in 2020. By focusing on the safety and care of congregations, trying new outreach ideas, and trusting that God can move, ministries can make this…

Christmas/Advent Survival Kit 2020

Kenny Lamm shares a few resources to help you in your celebration of Advent. Some will help you in your worship planning; others will help you in your church and family devotionals. Find the resources here.

Top 100 Christmas Worship Songs Of All Time

“During the Christmas season, most people can agree on the music they love, whether they are Christians or not. While the world continues to sing Christmas carols, many Christian musicians are still writing songs that tell the story of Christmas in a fresh new way. This is not a list of Christmas carols.…

What Are You Going To Do With Christmas?

The pandemic has caused many churches to rethink their typical Christmas celebrations. However, with some creative thinking outside the box, there are still opportunities to fill this season with uplifting music and arts. Options like pre-recorded performances, small ensembles, outdoor events, virtual choirs, and more can allow congregations to experience…

PODCAST: Bringing On The Wrong Person

In this episode, we talk about what happens when you bring the wrong person onto the worship team and what you can do to make sure it doesn’t happen again.

That Time I Found $10,000 in the Church Basement

Does your church have a storage space or closet filled with the church’s old music and production equipment? Is there a treasure dying a slow death in that room behind the stage? Toby Walters from gearchurch.com offers advice. (more…)

Judge Grants Restraining Order to Allow Easter Service

A federal judge in Louisville, Kentucky issued a temporary restraining order allowing On Fire Christian Church to hold a drive-in Easter service, preventing the city from enforcing a ban on such services by the mayor. The church had been holding drive-in services for nearly a month, with attendees remaining in…

7-Step Plan For Easter Guest Follow-up

Calling all churches! Easter Sunday is right around the corner, which means your pews may soon be flooded with unfamiliar faces seeking to connect (or reconnect) with the miraculous story at the heart of Christianity. But are you truly prepared to harness this golden opportunity? Don’t let these precious guests…

13 Rules for Planning Easter

Attention worship leaders and church creatives! Brace yourselves, because Easter is rapidly approaching, and with it comes the daunting task of planning a service that strikes the perfect balance between awe-inspiring and sustainable. But fear not, for we’ve got the ultimate guide to help you conquer the Easter frenzy without…

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