Avoiding unnecessary bumps in the road through careful planning, maintenance and teamwork can increase consistency between services.
Team Development
How to Recruit New Tech Team Volunteers
This month's tech question comes from Lori P. from Goldsboro, NC, who asks, " Do you have advice on recruiting new tech team members?" I do, and I know how difficult it can be for ministry leaders to find new volunteers. It’s a necessary part of every tech director’s...
Getting and Keeping Volunteers for Christmas
7 tips to help you find and retain volunteers year round
Worship Facility Podcast: Effective Training for Audio Volunteers
Tommy Lozure, Music Production Department Chair at Visible Music College, discusses how to train volunteers so that they feel comfortable behind a console or running audio from a tablet during worship services and other events. An essential component to effective...
Keeping Church Volunteer Morale High (5 Tips)
It can be challenging to manage the morale of church volunteers. There are many reasons why volunteers may experience low morale; from burnout, to stress, to interpersonal conflicts. However, a church's success often relies on volunteer engagement, and it's impossible...
CFX is Looking for Communication and Team Development Speakers
The 2023 Church Facilities Expo (CFX) is looking for church leaders who are passionate about helping others! Come share your tips and strategies that will help attendees build their skills and training so they can focus more on their mission and less on the...
Learn This Key When You Need to Build a Church Media Team
When we want to build a successful church media team, we need to start the process by understanding where everyone fits. There is a phrase that I often like to quote that I am sure you have heard many times. It states “a Jack of all trades is a master of none” –...
Webinar Will Reveal How Training and Tech Can Help Prevent Church Attacks
In our next webinar, church security expert Simon Osamoh will reveal how to use staff training as well as technology to identify potentially dangerous behaviors of individuals in and around your worship facility to prevent catastrophic events before they occur. The...
Worship Facility Podcast Episode: Facilities Maintenance and Staff Management – Time for a Clean SWEEP
Joe Precup, Director of Operations at DTK Facilities, discusses challenges to facility maintenance needs, whether janitorial or staff management, in an ever-changing and unpredictable economy. During this episode, Joe will outline an acronym that will help your team...
Making Better Presentation Teams
Churches have fully integrated their services with technology such as sound equipment, projectors, televisions, and computers. This has created a culture around how to use this technology within a church service. Whether it's the worship team using PowerPoint so that...
How to Grow Your Church Tech Team
Another frequent question I was asked at CFX in Dallas was “How to grow your church tech team”. Having a church tech team is essential to every church. Unfortunately most churches don't know how to grow their tech team. Let me help guide you on how to build a church...
How to Involve Volunteers with Disabilities in Your Ministry
It may be easier than you think to help get your volunteers with disabilities involved in your church’s ministries.
Why “First Impressions” Matter
Are you being intentional with your hospitality? Do your guests agree?
The Great Resignation of Church Staffing
7 reasons why ministry leaders are considering their career options and how this can help you keep your current staff well cared for
Developing Leaders, Not Followers
There’s a difference between having a team of leaders in your church and a team of followers. What are you developing on your staff?
Church Staff Roles and the Digital Age
Are your staff roles limiting your team from best supporting your church, or do they need refreshed?
Using Feedback for Growth
Feedback doesn’t necessarily mean people hate what you’re doing; it can be a sign they’re passionate about being on mission with you
Trauma-Informed Care Workshop Available Feb. 24
Not only will this benefit your teams and congregation, but it can help you as you navigate through this tough season
Digital Great Commission Ministries Starts Tech Podcast
If you’re on your church’s tech team, this one’s for you
Pastors Can Reset in a Pandemic
The pandemic has been hard on everyone, but especially on pastors. Here are some tips on how to regain some balance.
Supporting Your Administrative Staff
Supporting the staff members who keep things running behind the scenes at your church is vital to the health of your entire team
