As you plan and prepare to engage online here is a quick checklist of positions to include on your roster or to think about having to execute your Online Worship Experience. If you’re pre recording then you might be able to split up when each team serves but this is... read more
Lesson 4: Encouragement for the Sound Tech Running the sound system and serving your congregation is an important job full of technical and personal responsibilities. Regardless of the size of your church, sound system, or reinforcement requirements, it can be advantageous to have some help from time to time. That’s... read more
“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to You, LORD, my rock and my Redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 In Psalm 19 the cry throughout this passage is that creation, all of it, are a witness to God, His glory, and His handiwork. As I... read more
Church volunteerism is a unique thing. Typically, a church attendee experiences a profound, life-changing moment at the church which turns them into a fully committed member. This leads to the desire to serve. They approach volunteering under assumptions formed from what they’ve experienced at the church. Typically, a perfect service... read more
Every position and function for a church service is critical. If someone doesn’t show up or slacks off, it could mean the difference between presenting an atmosphere that is engaging or an atmosphere that is distracting. We have all had that moment where the team is clicking along in... read more
Back in the day, I had a camera operator. (We had one video camera.) He should have been the perfect volunteer. He was young, sharp, and available. Unfortunately, he sucked. I was sure he was a great person deep down. But he consistently showed up a few minutes late each... read more
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” Hebrews 10: 24-25 ESV For those of us who lead a weekend team... read more
Do you ever have a volunteer that is not a great fit for your team or the position they are in on your team? Do you worry about dealing with the situation because they are a volunteer? I’ve been there. You want to be gracious, but they feel entitled to... read more