It’s no secret that being a successful worship leader takes hard work, dedication, and organization. From finding the right songs to creating a set list to training your team, there is a lot that goes into leading worship effectively. To help make the process easier, Worshipflow has put together an ultimate checklist for any aspiring or veteran worship leader.
“What Is Easter?” Is Not A Silly Question
This Easter, take the time to plan for a service that truly celebrates this day. Choose scripture readings and songs with great intention, and practice them beforehand. Create a visual representation of life and use color and light to represent the newness of life that Jesus brought after death. Shine the spotlight on Jesus – He is what it’s all about!
3 Features To Look For In Texting Services For Your Church
The CTT Staff writes that text messaging has become one of the most popular ways for churches to communicate with their members. It’s fast, efficient, and cost-effective. But not all church texting services are created equal. To get the most out of your church texting service, you need to make sure it offers certain features that are essential for churches.
There are many features that can increase the strategic nature of your communications work. Not all texting platforms are the same today, and so if you’re serious about guest follow-up or other growth-oriented activities, then considering what any given texting platform can provide is important. Some key features to look for include: an intuitive and mobile-friendly user interface, bulk messaging capabilities, automation of follow-up responses, contact segmentation, accessible customer support, integration with other software programs, two-way conversation options, and comprehensive analytics.
Group or mass messaging is crucial for churches. It allows you to send messages to multiple people at once, which is especially helpful for announcements or reminders about upcoming events or services. Make sure the group messaging feature is easy to use and can handle large numbers of recipients. This saves time and eliminates the need to manually enter each phone number every time you want to send a message. Group texting is useful for coordinating volunteers, staff meetings, and church events.
Automated messages are another important feature. They allow you to set up messages in advance so they go out regularly without extra work on your part. This is great for sending confirmations, reminders, prayer requests, appointment instructions, event invitations, and guest follow-up sequences.
A good church texting service should also provide data collection and analysis capabilities. This lets you track who is responding to your messages and how they respond. The information is invaluable for making decisions about which messages resonate best with your audience. You can use it to get feedback on sermon topics, track event attendance, and better target outreach efforts.
Why Your Church Must Replace 32% of Attendees Annually to Maintain Size
Thom S. Rainer talks about how hard it is for churches to keep the same number of people coming to worship services. He gives an example of a church that has 100 people attending on average. This church would need to add 32 new people every year just to keep attendance the same.
There are a few main reasons why churches lose attendees:
1. Death: In the United States, about 1 out of every 100 people die each year. This number might be higher in churches with older members.
2. Moving Away: In 2020, about 9 out of every 100 people in the U.S. moved to a new place. Many of these people move out of the area where their church is located.
3. Switching Churches: For every 100 people attending a church, about 7 will leave to go to a different church in the same community.
4. Going to Church Less Often: People are going to church less frequently than they used to. This is the biggest reason why churches are getting smaller. It’s estimated that church attendance drops by about 15% every year.
So, if a church has 100 people attending, they can expect to lose 1 person to death, 9 to moving away, 7 to switching churches, and 15 to going to church less often. This means they need to add 32 new people each year just to keep attendance the same. If they add fewer than 32, the church will get smaller.
But Rainer says there is still hope for churches, even with these challenges. Read the full article.
The Worship Leader As Shepherd
This article from Seedbed looks at the role of a worship leader and how they should lead as a shepherd. The author, John Ed Mathison, explains that shepherds are people who are responsible for guiding and protecting their flock. He notes that a true shepherd provides spiritual guidance, leads by example, and is willing to take risks in order to bring his flock closer to God. He also emphasizes the importance of being humble and listening to others when leading worship. Finally, he stresses the importance of finding joy in leading worship and understanding it as an act of service. In short, this article advises worship leaders to lead with humility, love and integrity while always keeping their focus on God.
Find Out Who’s Giving Big to Ministries and Making a Difference
This research from Barna shows that high–capacity givers are a growing segment of the population. These are people who donate more than $10,000 annually to charity and tend to be more generous than the average giver. High–capacity givers are often older adults, with nearly half being over 65 years old. They also tend to be more educated and have higher incomes than other givers. Additionally, they are more likely to donate to a variety of causes, be motivated by their faith, and give both financially and through volunteering. Overall, these findings indicate that high–capacity givers are an important part of our giving landscape and should be appreciated for their generosity.
Crowder: How Technology Has Revolutionized Worship Music
It‘s no secret that worship music has changed a lot over the years, and with it the way worship teams function. In this article, Crowder takes a look at how the introduction of digital media and recording technology has impacted the way we do church music. He highlights the positive effects of having access to professional–quality recordings and tracks for worship teams, as well as how it has helped to expand worship beyond just singing songs. He also discusses some of the challenges that come with using pre–recorded tracks, including a lack of spontaneity and flexibility. All in all, Crowder‘s article provides an insightful look into how technology has shaped church music over time.
Top 21 Online Giving Software Services for Your Church
Churches of all sizes are looking for the best giving platforms to support their mission and make it easy for members and attendees to donate. ChurchTechToday has rounded up some of the best church giving platforms available, including Breeze, Tithe.ly, Pushpay, and more. Each platform offers unique features, so churches should consider their needs before selecting one. All of these services have mobile–friendly websites and offer safe, secure payment systems that will help your church reach its goals.
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