The design of a church isn’t just about making it visually appealing. The layout, materials, and overall aesthetic can have a huge impact on how people experience worship and connect with God. From the shape of the building to the colors used, every detail can...
Worship is at the heart of every church, encompassing far more than just singing and music. It’s about connecting with God through various expressions of praise, prayer, and devotion. From planning services and incorporating different worship elements to fostering a culture of worship in everyday life, our articles offer practical tips and creative ideas.
Jeff Hoglen Church Growth, Worship
Utilizing Media for Church Growth
Jul 15, 2024
Alright, folks, let’s be open and transparent. If you’re planting a new church or have done so within the past 4...
Jeffrey Hoglen Church Growth, Church Planting, Worship
Engaging Worship Experiences in Church Planting
Apr 15, 2024
In church planting, we aim not just to launch a new church, but to create environments where worship deeply resonates....
Ron Edmondson Church Planting, Church Revitalization, Small Church / Rural Church, Worship
7 Suggestions for Pastors and Christmas Services
Dec 8, 2022
I have a few suggestions for pastors as you prepare for Christmas services. I often have said to our staff that...
Brian Jones Church Revitalization, Outreach and Evangelism, Worship
3 Things We Know About Christmas Eve Services
Oct 21, 2021
Before we think through how to capitalize on this unique opportunity, let’s recall three key things we know to be true...
Bryan Stevenson Church Planting, Worship
Something Borrowed – Pragmatic Church Planting
Sep 14, 2021
In my last post, we looked at a checklist for a church plant considering the need for sound reinforcement. We also...
Dave Workman Church Leadership, Worship
The Worship Challenge
Jun 17, 2021
Here’s a question I’ve wondered about: in heaven, would I feel any of the restrained feelings I have here about...
Bryan Stevenson Church Planting, Worship
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blew?
Apr 20, 2021
Church planting is a labor of love. Being a part of a new or expanded expression of the Bride of Christ should only be...
Jeff Hoglen Church Planting, Technology, Worship
Worship Resource List
Feb 4, 2021
I was recently asked about worship resources within new and existing church contexts. This is by no means an...
Bryan Stevenson Church Leadership, Worship
The More Things Change… Part 3
Jan 28, 2021
Balance It has taken lengths of time and pointed intentionality to acquire the aforementioned basic principles in my...
Bryan Stevenson Church Leadership, Worship
The More Things Change… Part 2
Jan 5, 2021
A Matter of the Heart            In the middle of the twenty-ninth chapter of Isaiah just before the prophet speaks...
Bryan Stevenson Church Planting, Small Church / Rural Church, Worship
The More Things Change… Part 1
Dec 22, 2020
Over twenty years have passed since I was first involved in a church plant. There is much that has changed in the...
Bryan Stevenson Church Leadership, Church Planting, Worship
Small Beginnings
Dec 15, 2020
It was Father’s Day 2001. The weather was perfect.  It was a picturesque scene in a community park next to a lake.  I...