Seth Doyle photo – Unsplash By Jesse Campbell That pagan camera refused to give me even a single “amen.” I was in the cold, dark studio in my second week as an editor and suddenly missed desperately the vivacious and responsive crowds of my church in sunny Florida. Six years later, after launching an online … Continue reading “4 Critical Pointers for Preaching to a Camera in an Empty Room”
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13 Creative Church Ideas for Coronavirus Quarantines
Daria Shevtsova photo – Pexels By Aaron Earls As churches face potentially significant time without in-person gathering, many are thinking through unusual and creative ways to encourage each other and their community. Here are some ideas that may be useful for your congregation. 1. Stream services online While 41% of Protestant churches have not regularly … Continue reading “13 Creative Church Ideas for Coronavirus Quarantines”
4 Ministry Mistakes to Avoid During a Pandemic
Pixabay photo – Pexels By Mark Dance Are you experiencing coronavirus-fatigue right now? Maybe you can use some practical encouragement. It doesn’t take long to get caught up in the ministry whirlwind as we play whack-a-mole with challenges we’ve never faced before. Here are four of the most common mistakes I’ve observed that you can … Continue reading “4 Ministry Mistakes to Avoid During a Pandemic”
6 Strategies for Shepherding the Flock While ‘Socially Distanced’
Arthur Mazi photo – Unsplash By Matt Crawford This period of social distancing during the COVID-19 crisis is unprecedented for our generation. It is difficult as a society, and it is particularly painful for the body of Christ, who are called to assemble themselves together on a regular basis. Although this distancing isn’t normal for … Continue reading “6 Strategies for Shepherding the Flock While ‘Socially Distanced’”
No, C.S. Lewis Would Not Tell You to Ignore the Coronavirus
By Aaron Earls In times of crisis, there’s nothing Christians love more than a C.S. Lewis quote, real or fake. Matching the spread of the coronavirus, a passage from Lewis’ essay “On Living in an Atomic Age” went viral in its own way, as Christians shared the words across social media. In his admonitions, can … Continue reading “No, C.S. Lewis Would Not Tell You to Ignore the Coronavirus”
How to Host a Small Group Online
Andrea Piacquadio photo – Pexels By Chris Surratt We are facing a lot of uncharted challenges right now with the threat of COVID-19. Churches, schools, restaurants, and businesses are all being asked to eliminate gatherings of over 10 people. This “social distancing” will eventually help stop the spread of this virus and limit the number … Continue reading “How to Host a Small Group Online”
Integrity Should Be Every Pastor’s Middle Name
Gregory Gill photo – Unsplash By Joe McKeever As I write, a television preacher is in the news. According to the report, he’s peddling a preventative for the coronavirus. The FDA has issued a “cease and desist” call to him, the same preacher who spent several years in prison for fraud. If anyone on the … Continue reading “Integrity Should Be Every Pastor’s Middle Name”
Churches Find Ways to Serve Even in Unprecedented Circumstances
Brett Sayles photo – Pexels By Tess Schoonhoven The needs of communities around the U.S. have been growing in midst of the COVID-19 global crisis. With many families unable to maintain proper childcare in light of schools shutting down, college students without a place to live and insecure communities without essential household items, churches are … Continue reading “Churches Find Ways to Serve Even in Unprecedented Circumstances”
Funny Ways Church Leaders Are Dealing With Quarantines
Daniela Araya photo – Unsplash By Aaron Earls While recognizing the life-threatening seriousness of the coronavirus outbreak and the necessity of the quarantines and other precautions, many church leaders have turned to humor to help them cope with the trying situation. Here are some funny tweets to help you laugh even while practicing safe social … Continue reading “Funny Ways Church Leaders Are Dealing With Quarantines”
Timely Billy Graham Sermon Clip Goes Viral
Billy Graham preached to live audiences of 210 million people in more than 185 countries and territories. Photo: BGEA By Aaron Earls As uncertainty becomes the new normal, many people are finding comfort in the familiar. One such place is a Billy Graham sermon. While Graham died just over two years ago, his words from … Continue reading “Timely Billy Graham Sermon Clip Goes Viral”