Going it alone is never a good idea in ministry. Unfortunately, those who serve behind the scenes in church operations tend to get overlooked. After all, we rarely notice their work until something goes wrong. In an effort to bring these church operations leaders together in an online community, Deborah Ike launched the Church Executive Administration & Operations Facebook Group in 2016. As of December 2021, this group has nearly 5,500 members who daily share ideas, offer encouragement, and receive wise counsel on a variety of church operations topics. To join, simply search for the group on Facebook and answer the membership questions.
Encourage Participation With a Better Vocal Mix
Arguably the most important aspect of any given mix on any given Sunday in any given church is the vocal. I know some guitar players will disagree here. And drummers. Drummers will definitely disagree. But when people can’t hear the vocal, they won’t sing along....