Art is not as easy as data. Data is cold, lifeless, and not emotional. When criticism is aimed at data very quickly the truth is identified, evaluated, and then we move forward. But art is connected to its creator…the artist, you. When we create art a small little piece of... read more
This may seem like a no brainer, but in your ministry you need to have your team members trained in multiple spots. Some of the questions that may arise when I say “Cross Train your Volunteers in your ministry” are: 1. Why Should I cross train my team? 2. How... read more
I desperately want to be someone and work with others who show genuine concern for others, are empathetic and sympathetic to what is going on but have an unwavering necessity to push towards better and success! In our last post, we talked about the six warning signs of unhealthy, insecure,... read more
There are two types leaders. Those who attract followers or those who attract leaders. Talent is the natural part of leadership. You can buy talent, but you can’t buy chemistry. Getting great talent to buy into the goal, the win, the team, the organization is vital. So how do you... read more
Vimeo Livestream is one of, if not the premier livestream platform for churches. A couple years ago Vimeo Purchased the Livestream platform. This merger has become an ultimate solution for churches. It’s a one stop shop for all your live video content. What I also love is that so many... read more
One of the questions I get asked a lot is “How do you guys at Twelve:Thirty Media crank out so much fresh content?” or I personally get “Do you ever sleep?” For the record, I don’t sleep much, but we have tried a few tricks along the way as... read more
Do you believe that all leaders are creative? I do. As humans, we choose if we are going to cultivate and grow our creative muscle or if we are going to allow that muscle to deteriorate and become ineffective. There is even case studies that prove this now. Warren Berger,... read more
So you’re thinking about doing a podcast, huh? It makes sense. Over the past few years, the podcast medium has exploded with growth and popularity. In the busy world we live in, podcasts are great for long commutes, trips to the gym, or even running errands around town. Your church... read more
Welcoming back your folks is not going to be easy. Some have likened it to launching a campus or even planting a church. I don’t think it is gonna be that difficult, but I do acknowledge it’s not gonna be easy. That being said, with some focused coaching and increased... read more
Here are some helpful scripts for you to use in your Online Worship Experience. These tips will help you connect with your online audience and engage with them. Here is a simple welcome script for your teaching pastor to use on stage in the room and for the stream. “Hey... read more
Dear Church Leaders: Respectfully, would you mind stop using the phrase “All In?” When a church staff member goes into ministry for usually a significant cut in pay and longer hours, they are doing it because God has called them into it, as He did you – they are already... read more
One of the hidden benefits of having an online presence as a church is the opportunity to have families worship together in the comfort of their own home. The challenge is to supplement a worship service designed for adults so that youth can grow from that experience as well. One... read more