Based on the author’s forthcoming book, Taken by Surprise: The Asbury Revival of 2023, Seedbed Publishing ..read more

Lift it up! Sing it out! Raise your hands! Get your praise on! Sometime worship leading can sound less like encouragement and more like Jazzercise. Worship leaders, I get it. I completely understand.?You want nothing more than for your congregation to revel in and drink deeply of the blessings God has for them in worship ..read more

The world is changing, and the church can change with it, without losing the essence of its mission. By utilizing these AI tools, we can ensure that our messages are not only heard but resonate with our community. These are tools to aid our mission, not to define it. It is our responsibility to use them wisely and to always ensure that our messages align with the teachings and love of Christ ..read more

All church leaders understand the vital importance of regular, consistent giving in the church; however, it is also helpful for congregants to understand the big picture of how their financial support contributes to the church’s vitality. We’re called to give generously in ministry for the sustainment of the Church as it blesses others. Giving is ..read more

In today’s world, it takes more than a welcome letter and a phone call to effectively connect with new church guests and get them to come back week after week.    We work with thousands of pastors at Text In Church. Doing so has taught us A LOT. We’ve been great listeners to what works ..read more

There are an estimated 2.5 billion Christians in the world and each and every one has the distinct honor to share Christ’s love with others, using the talents and gifts He has so generously given us for His glory. Yet, less than 1% of Christians are engaged in cross-cultural missions. A gap exists between what ..read more

In the wave of optimism emerging as COVID-19 infections fall in the United States, it’s easy to lose sight of the millions who will suffer for years to come as a result of the pandemic. These are the people who’ve lost a loved one because of the virus. Their grief is complicated, long-lasting and requires ..read more

The highly anticipated nine episode series WandaVision just concluded. Here are some learnings about content and delivery the church can take away from the show ..read more

Unfortunately, there are no shortcuts to an effective church capital campaign. However, there are simple ways to avoid typical pitfalls to ensure your church is set up for success.  Whether your church is planning a capital campaign soon, you’re gearing up to write your capital campaign’s landing page, or you’re in the middle a campaign ..read more

Now that national and local infection rates are reducing and the vaccine is rolling out we are looking to systematically reduce our protocols in waves. Our desire is to give our guests greeter freedom while still staying safe ..read more