Over the past two years I’ve had many conversations with friends considering a job transition. Some of those resigned and some were fired. Some of those were working in the secular workplace and some in the sacred. Below is the advice I’ve given those friends. The...
Churches have an incredible opportunity to grow their reach through live streams. This model of ministry can act as a front door for new guests. It also allows you to reach a wider audience and make a larger kingdom impact. We saw explosive growth through the live...
Recently on a podcast I was asked what to look for in a church. A great question, one I've subconsciously felt for years but never consciously thought about. I responded with a contrast. Instead of looking for a church that focuses on temporal internal needs, look for...
In today's digital age, social media has become an invaluable tool for churches to connect with their congregation, engage with the wider community and spread their message of faith. With millions of people actively using platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,...
One of my current guilty pleasures is watching the TV show "Bar Rescue" on the Paramount Network, hosted by the explosive Jon Tapper. He goes into a dysfunctional bar and whips it into shape. I've seen enough episodes to understand the commonalities amongst these...
David Leuschner, Executive Director of Great Commission Ministries and Ben Stapley, Executive Pastor of The Life Christian Church in Bridgewater, N.J., discuss how to incorporate ideas from your Production Team into your Worship service and your ministry. Topics...
Over each of the 52 weeks in a year the production, worship and creative teams can start relying on past successes instead of crafting dynamic new ones. Executive Pastor Ben Stapley presents a number of approaches to develop dynamic church services. Takeaways Include:...
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Learn what IMAG is and how to do it in a way that enhances your worship services.
Hello Worship Facility readers! I'm very proud to announce that we've made it even easier for you and your church teams to watch our webinars whenever you like. For the past year, you've enjoyed our webinars, featuring experts such as Samantha Potter, Ben Stapley,...
I polled over thirty growing multisite churches to see how they allocate their service time. On average, they dedicate a third to worship. If a large portion of the service is dedicated to worship, we should learn how to capture worship well through photography. ...
We’ve all inappropriately handled our emotions at work. We’ve either stifled our feelings when we should’ve shared them, or we’ve spewed emotions when we should’ve stayed silent. Below are six best practices that have helped me vent in a constructive manner as an...
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.
Tension between leaders and organizations can cause unnecessary dissatisfaction for employees and leaders alike
7 insights into how one church’s congregation adapted to the past six months after reopening
When the entire leadership team got COVID, this church developed some best practices that you can take with you.
Preachers delivered practical messages that connected with the emotional needs of their online guests during the pandemic. This is because they envisioned the guest in their couch at home instead of in a pew at church.
The youth and young adults in your church have skills and ideas that could bless both your church and your youth. Learn how to get them involved in creative ways!
See Christ Fellowship Miami’s process for going from the initial, strict COVID-19 protocols to a more relaxed process, and what they plan for the future.
Ben Stapley shares 12 ways to help you plan an incredible Easter online experience.