By Chris Grollnek Active Shooter Events (ASEs) continue to create safety concerns for the communities trying to live their lives. The daily reports of ASEs create fear, reduce confidence in facility security, and focus far too heavily on law enforcement. Active...
There are more than 95 million photos and videos shared on Instagram every day (GeekWire). In a world so oversaturated with photos and visual designs, what makes your ministry’s photos and graphics stand out in a way that captures both the heart of your local church...
In a previous article, we discussed how to create a welcoming environment for regular attendees with special needs to get involved in ministry opportunities at your church. Now, let’s discuss how you can create a welcoming environment for first-time guests with...
By Amber Smart, SmartMetrix and The 153 Effect “That’s not how we do it at church. This isn’t a business.” In the decades of my life spent working in and with churches, I’ve heard time and again that churches and businesses are different. Different goals. Different...
Your church website may be your biggest outreach tool; are you using it to the fullest capacity?
In the second part of this series we introduced the idea of the holistic approach to church safety, which looks at not just the physical building, but at the church's data, finances, and members, to ensure every important aspect of the church is addressed when...
Video is such a great way to communicate with your church or congregation. Here are some simple tips to create videos at little to no cost.
In the first part of our series, we discussed a report from the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) study of the phenomenon of attacks on houses of worship. Looking at data from the period of 2009-2019, the study...
By Graeme Spencer We all know churches and ministries need volunteers to survive—and that is particularly true for media departments. But we also know that working with volunteers can be a challenge—particularly when things are busy. It's tempting to try to not use...
This week's sad news revealing sexual misconduct and other serious lapses of behavior among members of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has been said to be reflective of the SBC's lack of unifying leadership. Unlike Catholics and Episcopalians, whose priests...
By Dr. Jen Bennett Knowing your church's voice and then sharing that voice confidently online can feel scary and difficult. Maybe you find yourself asking questions like: How do we know what our voice is or what it should be?Why do we need a voice?Where do we...
Tips and tricks to make connecting with the streaming audience easier and less uncomfortable
It’s easy to get excited about the new mixing console or video wall. But it’s the smaller details that can make or break how well your production systems support the ministry long term.
Whether you’re brand new to facilities management or you’ve been doing it for years, we’ve got some tips and encouragement for you
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It may be easier than you think to help get your volunteers with disabilities involved in your church’s ministries.
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These 4 tips may relieve some frustration for both the creatives and the production-minded people on your team
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The Largest Conference and Expo for Church Production,