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3 Guiding Principles to Help You Assess When To Have A Physical Sunday Service
We want to #returnstronger as a church. We understand that the mission was never to gather but to reach people who are far from God. This is why we need to consider these three principles when assessing when to gather again for a Sunday service.
8 Things Mentally Strong People Do Every Day
During these times, our mental health is tested. It’s important for us to stay mentally strong so we can serve those around us. Here are eight things mentally strong people do every day.
Online Church From A Galaxy Far, Far Away
Cue the Star Wars music. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away it is a period when Church Online in Alberta is viewed as a Rebel outpost. Well, it wasn’t really that long ago. How about February 2020? #ReturnStronger
How To Plan For A Hybrid Model Of Church
One factor that leaders should bring into their planning for the future is the reality of a hybrid model of church. #ReturnStronger
An Online Pastor Job Description
The possibilities of church online necessitates that the Online Pastor has a persona and a scalable job description. #ReturnStronger
Four Billion
We need to revise what is deemed necessary for a healthy local church to exist and be involved in the Great Commission.
Using The Power Of Four To Return Stronger
We are experiencing new things and though uneasy, we are fired-up for the Lord. But the familiar system remains and eagerly awaits our return. Will we pour ourselves back into that mold as soon as we can? 4 ideas to help you return stronger.
6 Thoughts on Teens, Jesus, and COVID-19
6 lessons from a youth pastor from the trenches of ministry in a pandemic.
Personal Lessons I Learned from COVID-19
6 valuable lessons I have learned from the COVID-19 Crisis.
Running Online Courses To Reach Your Community
We don’t have to just focus on our weekend online experience, we can offer courses that engage and reach our community where they’re at. Here are some great options for your church to consider.
Turning Viewers Into Members
Online church has seen church viewership increase over the past month. This is good new for many but how will we turn viewers into members?
8 Things To Do In Your Church Building While It is Empty
Currently, most of our church buildings are emptier than they’ve ever been. This is a great opportunity to get some things done before people return.
3 Things to Understand When Looking At Your Online Church Metrics
When you post your service to Facebook, YouTube or any online platform, you’ll usually be able to see how many people have “viewed” the service or see how many people are watching along.
4 Ideas To Celebrate Moms in Quarantine
Next to Easter, Mothers Day is an incredible opportunity for the church to see visitors.
3 Next Gen Leadership Shifts Needed When We Re-open
When we re-open church church will look different and in the same way our leadership will need to shift as well.
Don’t Neglect the 4–14
If we can reach them before the age of 14, we won’t have a rescue operation when they are older.
The One About Disruption, Digital and Smart Stewardship
We are in the middle of a great disruption. And that’s OK. Coronavirus has pushed all of online. Stay online, and go bigger. Digital is stewardship at it’s best.