Church volunteer teams can be very Dickensian—“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times . . .” Having helped lead volunteer teams for hospitality, care groups, women’s ministry, events, finance, and administration, I’ve seen how great and how trying it can be to use volunteers.
Sneak Peek: Easter Church Media
Whether you’ve been scouring the web for Easter media, trying to design a decent image on your smartphone, or just totally forgot Easter’s coming up, we’ve got you covered. Pro Media just launched 40 new sets of media, and they’re packed with Easter graphics. Here’s a sneak peek: Pro Media launches around 40 new Read more
Tech Tuesday: How to Set Up Digital Signage
Digital Signage is a smart new approach to church announcements. It allows you to display announcements and Bible Art on monitors throughout your church building—all wireless. And it’s totally free. It’s a simple and effective way to keep your church informed and engaged, and you can get the most from it using Faithlife Proclaim: Create feeds Read more
February’s Free Church Media Is Here
Each month, Faithlife Proclaim gives you three pieces of brand-new media to use in your church’s weekly gatherings.
How to Write a Great Donor Thank-You Letter
‘Tis the season for giving statements! When I was on church staff, I spent a week every January working on giving statements, from updating our mailing list to printing, folding, and stuffing as many envelopes as you can imagine (okay, it was a few hundred).
Why Art Deserves a Place in Your Church Service
A.W. Tozer, pastor and author of many Christian classics, once wrote, “We do not want new doctrine—we want fresh emphasis on doctrine already well known by all of us.” Tozer is getting at something very much related to the role of art in worship and churches: we need to see old truths with fresh eyes.
Tech Tuesday: Transcribe Your Sermon Audio Automatically
Automatic sermon transcription in Faithlife Proclaim means you can do more with your sermon, without investing any extra time.
A Win-Win-Win Solution for Church Staff
“It needs to be affordable.” “It needs to be professional.” “It needs to be easy to use.” Can it be all three? You’ll hear statements like these when church staff debate which ministry tools to buy, especially at the beginning of the year when deciding the budget. Some want to spring for all the bells Read more
3 Reasons for Your Church to Try Proclaim in 2019
It’s a new year, which means your church is probably rolling out new plans. Is it safe to assume this involves trying to thin the budget, cut down on busywork, and get volunteers more engaged? If so, consider Proclaim church presentation software, which you can get now with a free 30-day trial. Built from the Read more
Top Worship Songs from December
You chose, now we’re reporting. Here are the top 10 songs sung in churches using Faithlife Proclaim in November.