How can pastors use live streaming to reach out to people who don’t go to church? ChurchTechToday offers three creative ideas for using technology to create meaningful connections and conversations around faith topics. Whether it’s hosting Q&A sessions, virtual chats, or prayer gatherings, live streaming can help pastors engage with their community in new and exciting ways.
PODCAST: Matt Redman on Visionary Songwriting, Co-writing, and His New Album, “Lamb of God”
In this BeyondSundayWorship podcast, David Santistevan chats with Matt Redman about visionary songwriting, co-writing, and his latest album “Lamb of God.” They dive into the idea of visionary songwriting – you know, how having a clear vision can really help you focus your writing and create tunes that deeply resonate. Matt emphasizes the importance of keeping lyrics centered on God and what a difference it can make in connecting with listeners.
Easter Worship: The Perfect Plan for Your Praise Team
Are you ready for Easter? It’s the biggest Sunday of the year, and you want your praise team to lead your congregation in a powerful and memorable worship experience. Worshipflow shares with you the perfect rehearsal plan for your praise team, from transitions to timing! You’ll learn how to make your Easter worship rehearsal efficient and effective, so you can focus on celebrating the resurrection of our Lord.
Seven Critical Issues before Your Easter Services
As Holy Week approaches and church leaders prepare for Easter Sunday, there’s a buzz of excitement in the air. With so many plans already in place, it may seem challenging to make any last-minute adjustments. However, Thom Rainer has outlined seven critical issues that can still be addressed before the weekend arrives.
8 Ways To Pray For Easter Weekend Events
As churches gear up for the biggest Sunday of the year, the temptation is to focus solely on programming, promotions, and packed crowds. But are we missing the most vital component? Are our prayers for the Easter weekend as intentional and fervent as our planning?
Uncover 8 powerful prayer points that will transform your church’s Easter experience from a cultural celebration into a spiritually explosive movement. From praying for renewed passion in your own heart to lifting up the 4 billion who have never heard of Christ’s resurrection, you’ll be equipped with a battle plan for targeted, faith-fueled intercession.
Prepare to be challenged to contend like never before for God to draw the lost to Himself, reignite backsliders’ faith, protect your leaders, and unleash the gospel’s power unhindered by the enemy’s distractions. After reading this convicting yet inspiring piece, you’ll never approach Easter prayer the same way again.
He’s Back! Lentz Joins Tulsa Church Staff
Carl Lentz, the ousted pastor of Hillsong New York City, has landed on staff at Transformation Church, a predominantly Black, nondenominational megachurch in Tulsa, Oklahoma, that is led by pastor, author and popular YouTuber Michael Todd.
The Ancient Formula for Determining Easter: How a 1700-Year-Old Decision Still Affects Us Today
We’re going to tackle an intriguing question many of us have wondered about: why does Easter Sunday fall on a different date each year? It’s one of those things that can catch us off guard, especially for worship leaders planning our worship services (I’ll ask Alexa several times in late December and January “When is Easter?”)
First things first, it’s important to understand the significance of Easter for Christians. This special day is all about celebrating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead – a cornerstone event in our faith. But unlike Christmas, which falls on December 25th every year, Easter seems to be hopping around (pun intended) our calendar.
The reason behind this lies in history and tradition. Early Christians wanted to celebrate Easter around the time of the Jewish Passover since it was closely linked with Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. Interestingly, Passover doesn’t have a fixed date either because it depends on the Jewish lunar calendar.
To accommodate both traditions, church leaders came up with a formula during an important gathering called the First Council of Nicaea back in 325 AD. The goal was to bring unity among Christians worldwide. They decided that Easter should always fall on the first Sunday following the first full moon after March 21st (the vernal equinox).
Now you might be thinking: “Why don’t they just use our regular calendar?” Well, here’s where it gets interesting! Our standard calendar is called the Gregorian calendar (introduced by Pope Gregory XIII), which is based on solar cycles rather than lunar ones like its Jewish counterpart. Therefore, determining Easter based solely on solar dates would result in inconsistencies.
While having Easter Sunday change dates each year may seem strange at first glance, there’s actually an incredible historical connection between Christianity and Judaism at play here – reminding us how interconnected these two faiths truly are. As we approach this season dedicated to celebrating Jesus Christ’s resurrection, let’s cherish the opportunity to come together with our fellow believers.
Make sure to carve out some time this week for reflection and prayer, asking God to guide us through this special season. And while you’re at it, why not share this fascinating piece of trivia with your friends and family during your Easter gatherings?
Easter Attendance Boost: Transform Your Church Website with These Simple Tricks
As Easter approaches, churches gear up for a potentially huge influx of first-time visitors. While there are various ways to promote Easter services, such as through social media, direct mail campaigns, and word of mouth, the church’s website remains one of the most valuable tools for attracting new members year-round, especially during Easter. Therefore, it’s essential to optimize your website to capitalize on this opportunity.
First impressions matter
Since your homepage is typically the first page that most people will see when they visit your website, make sure it’s making a strong impact. A few weeks before Easter, put information about your Easter services front and center on the homepage. If you have space for an image, design a simple yet appealing graphic featuring your Easter Sunday events and service times. The aim is to quickly provide visitors with all the basic details they need.
Help them find you
Make it easy for potential visitors by including your address and directions either on a contact us page or a specific page dedicated to newcomers. To make things even smoother for them, embed a Google map directly onto this page. And don’t forget to double-check that it’s working correctly – sometimes mapping services update their systems which can cause glitches!
Kids are important too
For children who aren’t used to attending religious gatherings or events at new places can be daunting – especially during busy times like Easter Sunday. Help parents prepare their kids by giving them some insight into what they can expect from your children’s programs that day. On an appropriate webpage (perhaps one aimed at new visitors), provide basic info about classes and activities available for kids during worship time – this should help alleviate any pre-visit jitters both parents and children might have.
Promote other events while you’re at it
With increased web traffic expected leading up to Easter, why not take advantage of the opportunity to promote other upcoming events at your church? Are there small groups starting soon, or perhaps a special sermon series in the pipeline? Make sure you mention these on your homepage too – this could lead to greater engagement and participation in your ministry.
It’s time to put your best foot forward and ensure your church website is ready to welcome newcomers. By making a great first impression, providing clear directions, keeping kids in mind, and promoting other events at your church, you’ll be well on your way to maximizing visitor engagement this Easter season. So spruce up that website and get ready for a fantastic celebration!
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