40% of Christians Wouldn’t Attend a Solely Online Church

Following the onset of COVID-19, digital options for church became essential. In the spring of 2020, when the pandemic response began, nearly all Protestant pastors (96%) told Barna they had begun streaming services. However, this may not be seen as desirable, compared to gathering in person in a physical church. In fact, 40% of Christians say they would be unlikely to attend if the internet became the sole gathering place for their church.

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Seven Insights from Churches about the Recent Easter Weekend

A surprising number of unchurched persons attended Good Friday services. More churches are offering Good Friday services than in the past. For the first time, we heard that unchurched persons attended these services in surprisingly greater numbers. In fact, some church leaders indicated that they had more unchurched in Good Friday services than Easter services.

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Church Name Ideas: 6 Tips for Naming Your Church

Naming a church is one of the most public decisions you’ll ever make. Make a good choice, and your church name becomes easy to recognize, and share, and is quickly associated with what your church is all about. Make a not-so-good choice, and your church name can become a liability, confuse people, or get lost in the crowd or noise online.

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Quickest Way to ELIMINATE FEEDBACK In The Moment

Kade Young and James Wasem share insights on managing feedback during live performances. They cover various strategies, from quick fixes like slightly lowering the main fader to more involved techniques like using real-time analyzers on digital mixers. The importance of proper room EQ, stage setup, and mic placement is also emphasized in order to minimize feedback issues and ensure a smooth performance.

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.

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