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No doubt, you’ve heard (or sent!) the message recently: Welcome Back! Welcome back to church. Welcome back to the sanctuary. Welcome back to “normal.” Well, I have a different message that I would share. In my latest video, I talk about why we have a great opportunity to move forward and follow God’s leading, and…  Read More

In this week’s live video, I’m sharing two ideas related to digital content from two pastors I’ve spoken with recently.  One idea relates to preaching remotely and one idea explores some options for sharing upcoming scripture readings throughout the week. Have about 7 minutes to spare? Find the video here (or hit play below).  Find…  Read More

So, your church needs a new website. (We’ve all been there!) Sometimes we are financially prepared for this budget item and sometimes we’re not. If you’re in the latter situation, or you’re just unsatisfied with your current site and want to upgrade, what are some ways you can fund this project? In my latest Facebook…  Read More

As we continue through Holy Week this year, I think of our past 40 days but also of the whole last year of pandemic living. During Lent, we follow how Jesus continually disrupted what was considered normal in the day. Our past year, too, has been continually disrupted. And, the disruptions have been so massive…  Read More

Some churches are experiencing financial difficulties, whether they are related to the pandemic or a continuation of struggles that were taking place prior to 2020. As the end of the pandemic (or at least, what we hope will be the end) approaches, it’s hard to know where to start with “getting back to normal.” What…  Read More

We saw, all last week, many remembrances of ourselves one year ago, when the COVID-19 pandemic first took over our lives in a real way in most of the United States. We all vividly recall when our churches, schools and workplaces made statements to the effect that things were ‘shutting down for a few weeks,’…  Read More