Canva for churches is essential. Why? Quality-designed graphics are vital to enhancing the visual appeal and communication effectiveness within churches.  As centers of worship and community engagement, churches often rely on visual elements to convey their message, create a welcoming atmosphere, and effectively communicate their mission and values to members and newcomers alike.  Well-crafted graphics,…

While seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit is a must and the first step in preparing any sermon, many sermon preparation tools are available to assist in crafting inspiring and life-changing gospel messages. While the usefulness and quality of each will be largely subjective, there are several resources that rise to the top of…

Your church is doing a lot of things – investing time and resources in ministries and events. But how do you know if those investments are bearing fruit?
Chances are, you didn’t become a pastor because you love crunching numbers. And yet, there’s so much our church metrics can tell us about the health of our churches. We don’t want to miss out on what the numbers are telling us.

Did you know? If every Christian would tithe 10 percent, faith organizations would have an extra $139 billion per year. And yet, only 5 percent of church-goers tithe on a regular basis. (Source)
Tithing may have a negative reputation among some in our society, but it’s incredibly important.
These tithes don’t merely build buildings or pay salaries.
The more money our churches receive through tithes and offerings, the more they can do to reach the people in our communities and provide services to those in need.
Here are three ways to increase generosity in your church.

Whether you’re currently a pastor or you simply grew up in the church, you’ve likely seen hundreds of baptisms and taken communion hundreds, if not thousands, of times.
As a result, these church ordinances and sacraments can often become routine.
That’s why we’re sharing a few easy, practical tips to make these church ordinances and sacraments more meaningful for both yourself and your church congregation.

Would you like to increase the number of people who attend your church on a weekly basis–both Christians and non-Christians? For most pastors, the answer is a clear yes! Many churches tell unbelievers, “You’re not welcome here,” without realizing it. If you want your church to be a friendly place where first-time visitors and non-Christians feel welcome (and want to return!), you need to be intentional.

Have you ever visited a new church and the experience felt awkward and confusing? Maybe you didn’t know where to park or how to find the nursery. Perhaps you had no idea who or what the pastor was referring to throughout most of the Sunday morning announcements.  Do your first-time visitors ever feel this way…

How much thought do you put into your church stage design on a regular basis? Does your church create elaborate, complicated sets for each new sermon series, or have you had the same setup for months or even years? In this episode of the Hello Church podcast, we’re talking with Jonathan Malm of the popular…

As a pastor, you probably spend hours planning your Sunday sermon–choosing just the right verses, stories, and illustrations–but how much thought do you put into the Sunday morning worship music that accompanies it? While it’s certainly easier to simply let the worship team choose whichever songs they like best, taking a bit of time to…

Whether you’re a pastor, a church staff member, or simply a member of your local church congregation, you likely know just how important Sunday service volunteers are.  From the greeters to the sound technicians to the security team, your church depends on the generosity of talented volunteers to keep the church running smoothly.  That’s why,…

Is it OK for preachers to do a sermon series based on a non-fiction book or a movie instead of solely going through the Bible? What about preaching through someone else’s series? There is so much content available that other people create. You don’t have to write your sermons all by yourself every single time….

There are benefits to putting together a teaching calendar to assist you in your sermon preparation, study time, and vision. Planning ahead can provide you the opportunity to take some weekends off from teaching, which is very needed for many pastors. Allowing others to step in and preach for you certain weeks of the year…

Considering preaching a new sermon series on how to pray for those in authority? Whether you’re currently preaching through an election season, you’re preparing for an upcoming National Day of Prayer, or your congregation is grappling with recent events that have left them confused, angry, or struggling to keep the faith, chances are, now is…

Are you the person who knows you need a sermon calendar, but you just can’t ever get ahead enough to do it? You fully intend to get organized and get farther out in the sermon idea process, but then it happens… the calendar fills up, you get too busy, and it never becomes a priority. …

Many of us dream about preaching God’s Word, but there are so many different dynamics and challenges that we have to work through – especially in 21st century America. There are many ways it could go right and numerous ways it could go wrong. But even if we, as preachers, can get even a few…

Chances are you spend hours planning, researching, and crafting an effective sermon each week, but do you take the time to plan your Sunday church announcements as well? Sunday announcements are a necessary part of most worship services, as they help the congregation stay up-to-date on all the important events happening in the life of…

There are two primary reasons pastors do not get valuable feedback and evaluation on their preaching. Discover how to get past these blockers and improve your preaching.

The thought of preaching through an election season is enough to make most pastors break out into a cold sweat.  In our culture, belief in God and the centrality of God has declined, and with that, people inevitably look for replacement gods and idolatry. It seems as if politics is increasingly filling that gap. The…

Looking for some of the top sermons from 2021 according to other pastors and churches? This article is for you. When ministry is rolling it is one of the most rewarding things we can invest our time in. Seeing new families connect with small groups. Watching students find their peers from school and show up…

We all know the American church is facing challenging times. A well-presented sermon series on the Book of Acts reminds all of us that these are not unprecedented times… it’s just our time. Seeds of the faith that grew into the worldwide church were planted by God in a turbulent time.  Rome is still in…

Before we get into creating a pastor sabbatical plan, we need to examine why a pastor sabbatical plan should even be on the table. As a pastor, you know that your occupation is unique. Your work, your calling, and your schedule are substantially different than those who work in other fields. But one of the…

Do you want to turn your sermon series into a book? If you’ve never done this before (or even if you have), there are some key steps you’ll want to follow as you write your new book. Check out these tips and suggestions to get started.

Before you burn out, stop. Take time today to evaluate your current level of balance (even if there’s hardly any balance at all) and use these secrets to improve your ministry-life balance. Your family will thank you, your ministry team will thank you, your church will thank you, and you’ll thank yourself.