Episode 2: We’ve have all heard sermons that, if we are honest, have fallen flat on their face because of the ending. It’s one thing to craft a quality message, it’s another to be able to actually “land the plane.” Join us as we talk about 4 practical ways to... read more
When I was in elementary school it was a regular occurrence for my parents to receive a note from school that read something like this: “Trevor is a great kid, but he talks too much.” What began as a character flaw during school time God began to use for His... read more
Easy As ABC : How to prepare your youth ministry for the return of school Within the next few weeks, students all over the country will be lamenting the return of the classroom and the end of a summer that was too short. As sad as this fact may be... read more
Painted between 1510-1512 AD, is an Italian fresco on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. It was painted by a well-known artist named Michelangelo. Measuring 18 feet by 10 feet, it depicts the Biblical creation of Adam. At the center of this painting is the connected fingertips of Adam and... read more
Not long ago, my family and I went on vacation This included a side trip to enjoy one of those themed dinner shows in a touristy area. What struck me most about the experience, was that from the time we got out of our car to the time we left... read more
As we move into the new year, I’d like to share some of our favorite blog posts from 2017. These articles were written by several church media leaders – those who are in the trenches of production – either on staff at a church or in a ministry setting of... read more
So this is Love : Creative video from concept to completion “So this is Love?” was a concept for our latest sermon series on marriage at Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church. As a church staff we believe that one of the greatest needs in the Church today is to equip... read more
For the next few weeks our attention during worship experiences worldwide will turn toward the season of Advent. Advent is the 4 weeks preceding Christmas and is a time of preparation and anticipation for the coming of Jesus Christ. The word Advent means “the coming” or “the arrival” because just... read more
I have two sons who are 3 years apart. The oldest one is 5 years old now and for the past 3 years has, for the most part, largely ignored the presence of the younger one, which is understandable as younger siblings can tend to be a bit annoying. This... read more
We had been defeated. Never had my wife and I worked toward a common goal with such ferocity and dedication. We had oriented every moment of our day around achieving this allusive dream and enjoying the thrill of victory and the ease of our pocketbook. It seemed simple enough. There... read more
Can you remember the first time you saw the ocean? You walked toward the surf as it foamed and tumbled toward your bare feet. You had to squint to be able to see where the blue sky turned to liquid and the waves disappeared over the horizon. Can you remember... read more