A Christmas Eve Church Fantasy… or Not
Several years ago, I wrote the following Christmas Eve fantasy account. It was a compilation of some of the Christmas Eve hospitality practices that I’ve experienced in churches I’ve led as well as some things that I’ve seen in other churches. Since it was published, I’ve heard of several churches who have taken on bits and […]
You Can Do Better Than PowerPoint
I don’t tend to do blog posts that say, “Yeah, what he said,” but this is a rare exception. Seth Godin writes a business blog that I subscribe to. I started following him when he said some things about PowerPoint presentations that I found to be true in the church… that is, that most of them […]
Essentials for Breaking Worship Barriers: Part Four
So far we’ve looked at the essentials for breaking three barriers: 200, 500, and 1,000 in worship. We’ve learned that each barrier builds on the essentials of the previous two barriers. Any one of the essentials that is missing will make your leadership much more difficult. Now, it’s time to look at breaking the barrier […]
Essentials for Breaking Worship Barriers: Part Three
We’ve looked at how to break the barriers of 200 and 500 in worship; now it’s time to examine how to push through the 1,000 barrier. Keep in mind that each barrier builds on the essentials of the previous barriers. So you might take a look at them also to make sure you have each […]
Essentials for Breaking Worship Barriers: Part Two
Over the weekend I posted the essentials for breaking the 200 in worship growth barrier. Today, I’m listing the essentials for breaking the 500 barrier. Keep in mind that these barrier numbers are just that- numbers. These barriers aren’t broken the moment you average higher than they are. For example: you really don’t break the 200 […]
Essentials for Breaking Worship Barriers: Part One
Over the next few days, I will be blogging on the essentials to breaking the following worship barriers – 200, 500, 1000, and 1500 people in worship. Today I will begin by listing the essentials for breaking 200. Breaking the 200 in Worship Barrier. A full-time worship leader who functions also as a pastor to those […]