At my church, something new has been happening now that we’ve spent a few months doing Sunday service online. There’s a lot of amen-ing going on. We are not a vocal congregation that way. First of all, we are in New England, known for its taciturn ways. Also, in the... 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
I want to give you some practical ideas of things you can do from a marketing standpoint during the COVID-19 pandemic, once we’re through it, and into the next crisis. (Oh, it’s coming, it always does.) Let’s get started: 1. It’s not about attendance, it’s about opportunities The church in... read more
“When can we reopen our church?” That is the question that keeps getting asked. I want to help you make an informed decision. Pastor Judah Smith recently said that now is a great time to survey your congregation. We wholeheartedly agree. Our fear is that church leaders and pastors may... read more
Today’s Church Online Tip is this: Focus On Audio In this moment, it is okay to bring down the video production quality of your service. If your service is overproduced right now, it will not connect as well. Take for example all major talk shows – The Tonight Show,... read more
Your volunteers are your first and most important priority. As churches we strive for excellence, create systems and processes, but at our core we can’t forget we are pastoring people always. Whether we are reaching people outside our walls who are distant from God or whether we are caring and... read more
The church, and the world, are experiencing a digital shift. Churches who have never streamed before, are now being forced to take that step. I just wanted to share a few things we learned here at Cityview Bible Church. 1. Excellence is important, no matter the scale! Take the time... read more