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A Christmas Gift Guide for the Worship Pastor

By Shannon Lewis Some people are simply harder to buy for than others, & as a Creative & a Worship Leader I admit that I’m one of those people. Folks like myself love gifts that help us more effectively be who we are. I’ve compiled a collection of unique, fun,…

Free Getty Christmas Hymnal With Audio

This season, connect deeply to the Christmas narrative through 15 free Christmas carols from Getty Music. Let rich theology, poetry, and melodies recalibrate perspectives and inspire worship of the newborn King. Claim Getty Music’s Christmas gift.

8 Reasons Pastors Should Look Forward To The Christmas Season

Joy to the world, the Christmas season is here! For pastors, it’s a sacred chance to re-tell the nativity and share life with their flock. Though burdens come, blessings abound. Shepherding God’s people is a privilege, guiding them through pain and celebration alike. Needs become clearer now, challenging year-round service…

10 Christmas Bible Verses for Kids Ministry

This Christmas, enrich Kids Ministry with often overlooked Bible passages relating to Jesus’ birth. Use Old Testament prophecies and Gospel nativity details to teach children the reason we celebrate – God sending His Son out of perfect love to dwell among us as Immanuel. Read the 10 Bible passages.

Pushing All In On Red

I know what you’re thinking. “What a great Christian T-shirt slogan if it were still the 90’s! I’d print up a thousand of those bad boys with a picture of Jesus wearing the crown of thorns and proselytize on the street corners of Vegas. The masses of gambling addicts who’d…

Christmas/Advent Survival Kit 2021

Here are a few resources to help you with your celebration of Advent. Some will help you in your worship planning; others will help you in your church and family devotionals. See the full list of resources.

Top Christmas Worship Songs 2021 [with Tutorials]

Creating a remarkable Christmas celebration for your church community involves a lot of work. Fortunately for you, Josh Kluge is here to assist! He’s put together the top Christmas worship songs for 2023 to make your life so much easier. Here on this list you’ll see Old Christmas classics, modern…

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.

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