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The movie ALL SAINTS opens in theaters nationwide today. ALL SAINTS is based on the inspiring true story of salesman-turned-pastor Michael Spurlock (John Corbett), the tiny church he was ordered to shut down, and a group of refugees from Southeast Asia. Together, they risked everything to plant seeds for a... read more
The future. No matter how old or young we are, we seem to have this constant pull at the future. Sometimes, thinking about the future can be the very thing that robs us from living in and loving the present. Sometimes, the future can be so bright that we overlook... read more
Internships are great ways to find and develop your future church staff. When done right, you can have a lasting impact on the kingdom by the way you develop and mentor the up and coming church leaders of tomorrow. Let’s learn some best practices and how your church can train... read more
Your Lyric Operator is a Worship Leader. I’ve not only attended, but had a hand in executing hundreds of Worship Experiences in churches of all sizes and denominations. I can tell you first hand, when the lyrics are late or inconsistent on screen its bad. Its just like a... read more
When was the last time you went through and inspected your gear closet at church? Be honest! A lot of tech rooms, drawers, and bins can get filled with old gear, bad cables, broken mic stands, and other gear that isn’t needed or just doesn’t work. While it can... read more
Running a site like ChurchStageDesignIdeas.com, I’ve seen thousands of stage designs. It’s sexy, seeing what brand new types of materials innovative churches start using. And I’ve even had the fun of designing my own stages with my own unique materials. I’ve used PVC, cellophane, stretch fabric, light bulbs… Always looking... read more
If you are on a church staff, prepping for your weekend events, this blog should make sense to you. You’ve got time slots for worship, meet and greet, offering and of course the sermon. Some of you will also have a slot for announcements. Some of you aren’t fond of announcements, and... read more
Production can be a tricky thing to get volunteers to buy into. Too often, I have found, a volunteer comes on board simply believing that are there to fill a role, an open space- not to actively engage in leading worship and helping to shape a moment between God and... read more
It happens in life and it happens in our leadership… It’s the gap between where we are and where we want to be. It’s the gap between where our organization is and where we know it needs to be. How we manage this gap and how we operate while... read more
What is more fun than designing cool stage lighting for your church auditorium or sanctuary. It can be fun to fill the room with haze and see the colors and moving lights cut through. It’s one thing to see it with your eyes, but it’s important to ask the... read more
Usually the words “humble” and “leadership” are not readily matched together. Humbleness implies meekness, lowliness and submission. Even the Webster’s Dictionary defines the word “humility” as “a modest or low view of one’s own importance”. In contrast, leaders want to be confident, strong and bold. They want to carve out paths... read more
Where did the social go in social media? Every church, business, or organization struggle with engagement. We can never get enough, and we always want more. Engagement is a true measurement of how effective the media you’re putting out there really is. If someone feels strongly enough about something... read more