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3 Ways To Communicate Differently On Easter

Easter draws larger crowds and first-time visitors. Make the most of this opportunity by enhancing your service with video elements and live streaming. Keep communicating after Easter by directing people to your church blog. Execute smoothly by planning ahead, practicing extensively, and remaining flexible if technology fails. Most importantly, bathe…

The Purpose Behind Excellent Easter Production

Easter and Christmas are the most attended services for churches across America. These are incredible opportunities to reach unbelievers with the gospel message. Unfortunately many churches miss this chance due to inadequate preparation and planning. Months in advance, the church begins the process of creating a memorable experience that will…

Getting Rid of Acoustic Drums for Worship

You’re going to get some ‘push-back.’ And it’s possible someone might leave the worship team. But in the end, you’ll be convinced it was the right decision. Editor’s note: In my experience I used an electric drum set in the smaller church where I worked and the drummers either hated…

What Christmas Teaches Us About Leadership

Be grateful for every day you get to serve people. Nothing in life even begins to match the joy of helping to build a community of people who care for each other. by Doug Lawrence Like most church musician types, I have always had a love/hate relationship with the Christmas…

3 Ways The Battle Of Christmas Is Won By Worship

Christmas is a battle for our allegiance between the claims of Christ and the tempting philosophies of our age. Through worship, we’re reminded that Jesus alone is the cure for the human condition and the source of life’s sweetness. As the noise of the season threatens to diminish Him, immerse…

How to Handle “Hallelujah”

That haunting melody. That simple chord progression. That powerful word. The legacy of “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen lives on and on. And of course, the Christmas version will undoubtedly be covered countless times in the next couple weeks in churches. From a CCLI standpoint, Leonard Cohen’s original version of the…

10 Things to Remember When Planning Your Christmas Eve Service

The Christmas season offers ministry a special opportunity to spread hope and joy. As attendance rises and hearts open, remember to make space for families to participate, incorporate meaningful traditions like candle-lighting and communion, use imagery to enhance engagement, and creatively retell the nativity story. Most importantly, invite newcomers back…

Should You Cancel Christmas Eve Services?

The pressure is on for pastors to pull out all the stops this Christmas, but what if taking a step back was the right move? Though the stats show Christmas service attendance is rising, are extra services on Christmas Eve and Day worth sacrificing family time and volunteer sanity? Let’s…

Your Ultimate Mother’s Day Resource List

Mother’s Day is the third most attended church service after Christmas and Easter, making it a prime opportunity to reach people through visually compelling graphics and videos. Moms want to spend this special day worshipping with their families, so create a memorable service that shows just how much you appreciate…

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