Many of my friends are church professionals. It's one of the side effects of a lifetime in the church. And on December twenty-fifth, I heard a collective sigh of relief from them. The big push of Christmas Eve services, Advent devotions, and Christmas Day celebrations are finally over. Now, … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2017
Christmas Eve Candlelight Reading
At Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship, as the lights are turned out and candles are lit, we encounter the Word of God. A few years ago I put together this reading in two parts that merges together Genesis 1 and John 1. Reader 1: In the beginning was the Word, Reader 2: When God began to … [Read more...]
3 Common Church Website Mistakes
We pay attention to the church sign by the road and the bulletin. We strive to be welcoming to new people as they come into our church. But often, we overlook one of the most important ways to welcome people to our congregation. Your church website is the front door to your church – often … [Read more...]