As a church leader, one of your most important responsibilities is to ensure that your staff is working together effectively and efficiently. One way to achieve this is by holding regular staff meetings. However, if not properly planned and executed, staff meetings can become unproductive and unengaging. In this post, we will discuss tips for running successful church staff meetings that promote collaboration, productivity, and success.
Died: Ron Hamilton, Better Known as Patch the Pirate
Ron Hamilton, best known as the one-eyed “Patch the Pirate,” passed away at age 72. Over four decades, Hamilton released 41 silly kids’ albums that taught Bible stories and life lessons. Dressing up as a pirate with his wife as “Sissy the Seagull,” their family adventures on the high seas delighted children and spread the gospel.
Hamilton lost his left eye to cancer when he was 26. His eye patch sparked kids to call him a pirate, inspiring the character. Starting in 1981, Patch the Pirate albums came out annually, selling over 2 million copies. His songs were broadcast on over 450 radio stations, making it one of the biggest children’s radio outreaches.
Tributes poured in online, with many reminiscing about childhood memories listening to Patch. One recalled “time and time again, being curled up around the radio listening to the stories with such anticipation.” Though Hamilton wrote hundreds of majestic hymns and songs, he considered his Patch the Pirate work the greatest blessing. In his fight against dementia, his wife reminded him how he blessed so many. Hamilton simply replied, “I’d like to think God did it.”
Creating a Thriving Tech Team
Cade Young, the creator of Collaborate Worship, and Chad Kirkpatrick from Ascension Worship discuss creating a thriving team. Many leaders often feel like they are doing all the work while their team is doing the bare minimum. This can lead to resentment and burnout. To avoid this, it’s crucial for leaders to delegate tasks and responsibilities to their team members.
Delegating not only creates less work for the leader but also provides opportunities for team members to learn and develop new skills. This fosters a thriving environment where everyone operates in their gifts. Leaders should be mindful of the time of others and encourage them to find answers themselves before seeking help.
At times, leaders may need to ask guiding questions that allow team members to figure out answers on their own. This approach helps people learn more deeply and makes them more confident in their abilities.
One way leaders can better equip their teams is by utilizing available technology for training purposes. For example, using virtual sound checks can prepare audio technicians for Sunday services without the pressure of a live audience.
Bottom Line: Creating a thriving team involves delegating tasks, encouraging team members to problem-solve independently, and providing adequate training opportunities in order for everyone on the team to succeed.
Bringing Balance Between Traditional and Contemporary Music
The debate between traditional and contemporary worship music has raged for decades. Some churches have embraced new styles of worship music, while others have held firmly to the old way. It’s important for church leaders to recognize that there is a healthy balance between the two styles and both can and should be present in church services. Remember, the Psalms speak often about “singing a new song” (Psalm 98:1, for instance.)
Worship Team Apps: The 7 Best for Planning & Performance
Worshiponline have tested and reviewed 7 of the best apps for worship teams that will make your worship leading easier and more efficient.
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.
Revolutionize Your Ministry with ChatGPT: 12 Ways Your Church Can Use ChatGPT
As technology evolves, churches and ministries are continually seeking new ways to engage with their congregations and communities. With the emergence of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) writing platform, churches now have a powerful tool at their disposal to enhance various aspects of their ministry.
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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