Breaking the First Rule of Preaching
Conventional wisdom says you should start your sermon with a story, joke, fact, or question to immediately capture attention. But so many effective communicators break this rule. Why and how do they do this?
The Power of Questions to Shape the Future
Sermons are often seen as vehicles for delivering answers and information. But what if the real power to shape the future is found not in answers, but in questions?
Why Your Sermon Graphic Should NOT Be On Your Homepage
On many church websites, the first thing you see is the current sermon or series theme and graphics. Here are 5 reasons why they should NOT be on your homepage.
A Template for Responding to Negative Feedback
When world famous graphic designer Michael Beirut redesigned the Big 10 Conference logo, he got a fair amount of negative feedback. His response is a template we can all use.
How to Become a Better Listener in 4 Steps
Listening is a critical ministry and leadership skill, and we tend to think we’re either great or terrible at it. What if it’s both, and we all need a little work?
Free Social Media Graphics for Ash Wednesday 2017
It is time to start inviting people to your Ash Wednesday service through your social media channels. Here are some free images you can use to get the word out.