5 Steps to Developing an Engaging Sermon Series
There are only a few constants in a church service. Singing, the offering, and the sermon. In most churches today, the singing isn’t original to the church (unless they have talented songwriters), the offering is a means of worship but is rarely original, while the sermon is what truly attracts an audience. Or at least it should.
But how does a Pastor create a Sermon Series that’s not simply copied from something they’ve seen on a website, in social media, or from the church across town? Let’s be creative!
Naming it properly allows people to understand why they should listen; but even more importantly, it helps them engage with the service, connect with the Pastor, and interact with their week to come....
Pastor, why what you wear is important to what you say
We live in a consumeristic world. I realize most Pastors and ministry leaders don’t like this reality. So we have two choices: change the world or adopt the reality (without sinning).
Transparency moment: I’ve had agents representing me for 30+ years as I’ve walked fashion runways, acted in movies, appeared in TV ads, and sold products in magazines. Sure, you probably know me more for church communications though. But the 2 worlds where I work are complementary.
Here are 4 things I’ve learned from being a model (and why it matters to a Ministry Leader):
There’s an acceptable, appealing look for most demographics: I think we all realize that fashion is fickle and ever-changing. For the most part, if we want...