How to Make Full-Color Posters for Ministry Events (Updated 2025) I often get asked, “How did you do that?” from people at church and pastor friends when they see the posters we make for events and sermon series. So I thought I would share how I do it step by step for anyone who wants […]
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Updated 25.0909 Many years ago when I first started following Jesus I would listen to Chuck Swindoll on Insight for Living almost every weeknight. Since there was no local church I could attend then, Chuck was most influential in my spiritual growth when I was I was a new Christian. I deeply respect Chuck’s teaching […]
If you are a pastor or a committed Christ follower with significant Bible study experience, you may find this fast-paced method of earning a master’s degree helpful. It can be an effective way to formalize your knowledge and enhance your ministry opportunities. While this path may not be for everyone, it can be a valuable […]
Like many churches, we offer a RightNow Media subscription to our people. We like using these video resources (many come with printable lesson guides or we make our own) for our 7th-12th grade student youth group. There are so many resources on RightNow Media it can be hard to know which ones to choose. Here […]
Like many churches, we offer a RightNow Media subscription to our people. I like using these video resources that come with printable lesson guides for the adult class I help lead on Sunday mornings. Most of my class is men and the quality of the 5-10 minute videos and the discussion questions have worked well. […]
Google’s Notebook LM created this ten-minute podcast episode with two AI voices discussing my sermon on Church Unity. Click audio file to hear it. The AI’s Summary: This excerpt is a sermon delivered by a pastor to a church congregation. The pastor addresses a number of topics including unity within the church, the importance of […]
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AI for Ministry?
In 2024, AI tools are increasingly integrated into ministry resources, enhancing productivity for pastors. Technologies like Chat GTP assist in sermon preparation and curriculum development. While there are ethical concerns, using AI responsibly can support pastoral work, allowing leaders to focus on core ministry tasks. New AI tools continue emerging regularly.
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Tried WordPress AI Suggestions
On August 1st, 2024 I decided to try the WordPress.com AI editor to see what it would suggest for my weekly sermon invitation post. I chose the informal option and was amused by the results. I do see how this might be a useful tool for writing posts and creating pages. Will be interesting to […]
I read an interesting article that suggested that skipping church could lead to depression and suicide. “Yet there’s another, non-technology possible contributor to the mental health crisis that’s getting less attention but may be just as significant. That is the decline in church attendance. A professor of epidemiology at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public […]
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When People Leave Your Church
I’ve been actively involved serving in local churches for over 30 years. I could share a long list of reasons why people came to a church and reasons why people left a church. Some people stay for a season and some people stay for a lifetime. Some people leave after a period of time – […]
Be a Peacemaker in the midst of Conflict A while back I had the opportunity to attend a Peacemakers Pastor Training with Ken Sande. His books on Biblical Peacemaking have been very helpful. I don’t know much about their conflict resolution services or other endevors. Ken has passed the baton of Peacemaker ministries and the […]
One day in church I had a middle aged guy walk up to me and say, “I don’t like you.” And my first thought was “What are we in Junior High?” I’m sure many people have thought it over the years but I’ve never had someone walk up and say it. I just started at […]
There are a lot of kids and youth ministry materials options listed online. Here are some that have worked for me in the past and some recommended by other ministry leaders in my network. Remember that the pandemic in 2020 forced a lot of churches to stay closed and that is reflected in the ministry […]
Pondering What was Happening at Asbury I had been watching with interest as the news spread about the Asbury University chapel service in February 2023. While I’m not quick to label it a “revival,” and I don’t claim to endorse everything happening there — I simply don’t know the full scope or what was preached […]