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5 Ways To Gather Outside Of A Sunday Morning Service
The Alberta government has allowed churches to gather in groups of less than 50 or 1/3 your auditorium size. Many churches have opted to stay online for their Sunday gathering but what other ways can they gather outside of a Sunday morning service?
A Pentecost Sunday Household Celebration
What if every Pastor and Board seizes the moment and leads the way in celebrating the Church as who we are, not where we gather. Return stronger by celebrating God’s Church on Pentecost Sunday at home.
Why Every Church Must Become A Digital Health Outpost
Churches everywhere are having to quickly learn how to protect people and promote health and safety, all while maximizing engagement and sharing the gospel. To thrive in this new era, every church must now become a digital health outpost.
Drive-In Church Coming Soon To A Parking Lot Near You
All clear for church gatherings under 50 but wouldn’t waiting to return onsite until you can have a party serve your congregation and community best? And in the meantime a Drive-In church model could be the way to celebrate with your community.
5 Ways To Increase Online Engagement
Some churches have reported that engagement in their online services has decreased over the past few weeks. We all want as many people engaging with us as often as possible. Here are five ways to increase online engagement.
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?