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NickBlevins Blog
3y ago
Due to COVID-19, churches dipped significantly in in-person attendance, despite people needing refuge and support then as much as ever. Moving forward with modern solutions, many churches have adopted approaches like live streaming to help conduct their services and reach those who need them.
If livestreaming is something new for your church, this is a helpful list of some of the most important things you need to know in order to offer the best experience possible.
Decide Your Method of Filming
The first thing you need to do is decide how you’re going to broadcast your services from a tech per ..read more
NickBlevins Blog
3y ago
In this episode, Kristen Ivy, the new President of Orange, explores ideas about how to engage every parent everywhere. While this seems almost impossible, with some key thoughts and the use of technology, it is much more feasible than ever to connect, communicate, cue, and coach parents in our communities. For more info, check out the show notes and the replay of the Engage Every Parent Everywhere Webinar.
Kristen Ivy
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Multiply Ministry Webinar
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Episode Note ..read more
NickBlevins Blog
3y ago
In this episode, Will Hutcherson shares about his new book SEEN which focuses on helping broaden the conversation about the mental health of kids and students. Together with Dr. Chinwé Williams, this new resource sheds light on the newest statistics surrounding this topic and the current state of the next generation.
Will Hutcherson
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Episode Notes
Initial thoughts about mental health:
Limit the labels
A feeling of sadness ..read more
NickBlevins Blog
4y ago
In this episode, we hear from Trisha Peach about the children's ministry principles she has learned and implemented and encouraged in churches worldwide. Trisha also shares her experience in helping relaunch a church plant post-pandemic and how it has grown both in-person and online.
Trisha Peach
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Episode Notes
Transferrable principles for churches of all sizes:
Rely on kids/youth to be involved in ministry
Allow teenagers to lead ..read more
NickBlevins Blog
4y ago
In this episode, Lisa Molite from Community Chrisitan Church joins Jarrod Harris to continue a conversation on kidmin large group and some best practices to consider as you enhance your experience for kids. This is part one of a two-part discussion. Tune in to Episode 231 to listen to part one.
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Episode Extras
EPISODE CONTACTS –
Lisa Molite
Action Items
Write volunteer job descriptions
Schedule a large group training – maybe improv
Run rehearsals
Get Exclusive ..read more
NickBlevins Blog
4y ago
In this episode, Kenny Conley, Jarrod Harris, Annie Tucker, and Tony Caniglia have a conversation on kidmin large group and some best practices to consider as you enhance your experience for kids. This is part one of a two-part discussion. Tune in to Episode 232 for part two.
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Episode Extras
EPISODE LINKS –
The Fabulous Reinvention of Sunday School Book
Anthem Church – Gainesville, FL
Anthem Church Instagram
Kids Youtube
Hope City Church – Las Vegas, NV
Eleme ..read more
NickBlevins Blog
4y ago
I go to the Orange Conference every year but there are some unique differences about the Orange Tour that I enjoy. Here are 5 things I look forward to every year at Orange Tour and below, I'll include notes from previous orange tours.
Attending With Volunteers
Occasionally, we'll have volunteers attend the Orange Conference with us. The Orange Tour, however, is just the opposite. We'll take 10-20+ volunteers each year because it's closer, more affordable, and just one day. I love going with a whole team of volunteers, many for the first time, to experience the Orange Tour together ..read more
NickBlevins Blog
4y ago
In this episode, Kenny Conley shares five hacks for how to effectively recruit and retain volunteers through a next-level onboarding process. Within many church ministries, there is always a need for more volunteers, and this episode focuses on how to create momentum for your teams through successful orientations.
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Episode Extras
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS – 5 Hacks Sneak Peek
Stop recruiting
More orientations
Utilize texting
Automate texting/messaging
Host a “Volun-tour ..read more
NickBlevins Blog
4y ago
In this episode, we share a conversation with some other ministry leaders from a Ministry Boost zoom call around a different focus for volunteer recruiting.
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Episode Extras
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
Volunteer Boost
Volunteer Pipeline
Volunteer Playbook
Action Items
Get the Volunteer Bundle
Do what I said – 2 lead measures this week
Make a list of prospects
Get Exclusive Content from this Week's Episode
Use the form below to subscribe to my email list where you’ll get an email ..read more
NickBlevins Blog
4y ago
In this episode, Tom Bump gives some helpful tips for restoring ourselves as leaders, focusing on self-care as an important daily routine. Tom also shares about his ministry which seeks to restore leader's hearts, souls, and minds through retreats, connection groups and more.
Tom Bump
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Episode Notes
Restoring Leaders:
Birthed from a real sense that it was needed
After feeling useless, felt the call the pastor pastors and help hurting ..read more