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Children’s Worship University is a training event for all areas of Children’s Music and Children’s Worship Leadership. CWU offers training by experienced clinicians and offers a chance to network with other leaders. Check out the multiple breakout sessions with some of the world’s top clinicians.

90-Day All-Access Pass. Participants will have access to ALL sessions for 90 days after the event. If you missed the event on January 30–no problem, you have three months to take in all the great content!

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ADJUSTING OUR LIVES AND MINISTRY AMIDST COVID-19

Times have drastically changed. Many churches are forbidden to meet together. What should our ministry look like now? What should we be doing with our time? How do we meet the worship needs of our congregations when we are scattered?

These posts and new ones coming in the next several weeks will walk with you and help you make sense of these times. Your Baptist state convention consultants work together to help resource you in these times. Stay tuned for much more.

Articles on Resuming In-Person Worship


Can You Keep Your Church Tech Head Above Water?

Can You Keep Your Church Tech Head Above Water?

Encouragement for your tech team during these days. Read more.

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Being a Man of Multiple Talents: The Pastor’s Job Right Now

Being a Man of Multiple Talents: The Pastor’s Job Right Now

As churches begin meeting again in person, those requests made to do so safely have intensified. And from what I’ve seen, by and large those churches and pastors have answered the challenge. What’s most important, they’ve done so within the context of their own communities. This is key, because from what I’ve seen…

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Practical Guidelines for Returning to Church

Practical Guidelines for Returning to Church

A series of helpful resource links as you prepare to return to church from NAMB. Read more.

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Covid-19, Worship Reopening and Risk Assessment

Covid-19, Worship Reopening and Risk Assessment

Planning your church reopening: six levels of risk illustrated by equivalent life activities. Read more.

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Regathered Worship: Laying Down Self

Regathered Worship: Laying Down Self

Most churches are trying to figure out how to safely gather in person again after a couple of months of online services. Leaders and congregants are realizing how they gather, how many they gather with and what they offer as they gather won’t look the same as it did before. What they will…

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Regathering & The First Amendment: Celebrating Freedom, Exercising Wisdom

Regathering & The First Amendment: Celebrating Freedom, Exercising Wisdom

So, should we regather or not? That is a matter of conscience for each local, autonomous church to decide. Each church has the freedom in Christ and the burden of responsibility to make the best decision in a time when there are no easy decisions. With that in mind here are some things…

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Alleviating Your Pastor’s Stress About Reopening

Alleviating Your Pastor’s Stress About Reopening

How to pray for and respond to your pastor and church during the reopening process. Read more.

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If We Can’t Sing

If We Can’t Sing

Most of us have seen the articles, blog posts and videos this last week indicating the potential for a higher level of asymptomatic spread and aerosolization of COVID-19 through choral and congregational singing. It is obviously still too early to be certain how these theories will play out and influence our musical worship…

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Before You Panic: Thoughts on Congregational Singing and Choirs in Light of the Pandemic

Before You Panic: Thoughts on Congregational Singing and Choirs in Light of the Pandemic

A great article by Robert Pendergraft, PhD helping us put things in perspective related to the possible cessation of all singing in worship. Read more.

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Avoid This Big Mistake: Stepping Back Into the Past When You Step Back Into Your Building

Avoid This Big Mistake: Stepping Back Into the Past When You Step Back Into Your Building

The biggest mistake most leaders will make in their rush to get back into a facility is that they will re-embrace a model of ministry designed to reach a world that no longer exists. Read more.

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What Will Worship Look Like As COVID-19 Restrictions Reduce?

What Will Worship Look Like As COVID-19 Restrictions Reduce?

As government restrictions on public gatherings begin to lessen, we need to plan for what our corporate worship services will look like. The suggestions given in this article will help you strategize within those guidelines what will work best for your congregation. Read more.

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What Your Church Must Know Before Reopening the Building

What Your Church Must Know Before Reopening the Building

LifeWay has a great survey for churches to use to get feedback from their congregations. Take a look.

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Reopening the Church: A Discussion on Leading After COVID-19

As we settle into the new norm COVID-19 has created for us, it’s time to think about what happens when our churches reopen. How can we begin to start preparing for operations after such an unprecedented change in the way we preach, gather, and worship? During today’s discussion with highly esteemed church leaders,…

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What Relaunching the Church Might Look Like Over the Next 3–12 Months

What Relaunching the Church Might Look Like Over the Next 3–12 Months

A thorough analysis of our times and predictions of how the dance with COVID-19 might play out for the church from Ed Stetzer. Read more.

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20 Questions Your Church Should Answer Before People Return

24 Questions Your Church Should Answer Before People Return

Things to contemplate regarding what church looks like post COVID-19 quarantine. Read more.

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Is Facebook Shutting Down Livestreams That Include Music?

The internet is buzzing with the “new” restrictions on music embedded in videos (live and archived). Many of these articles point to these new restrictions coming online on October 1. This article helps you sort out what is…

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Can You Keep Your Church Tech Head Above Water?

Can You Keep Your Church Tech Head Above Water?

Encouragement for your tech team during these days. Read more.

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Being a Man of Multiple Talents: The Pastor’s Job Right Now

Being a Man of Multiple Talents: The Pastor’s Job Right Now

As churches begin meeting again in person, those requests made to do so safely have intensified. And from what I’ve seen, by and large those churches and pastors have answered the challenge. What’s most important, they’ve done so…

Continue Reading Being a Man of Multiple Talents: The Pastor’s Job Right Now

Practical Guidelines for Returning to Church

Practical Guidelines for Returning to Church

A series of helpful resource links as you prepare to return to church from NAMB. Read more.

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Some Creative Ways to Minister to Your Worship Teams/Choir During the Pandemic

Some Creative Ways to Minister to Your Worship Teams/Choir During the Pandemic

By Kenny Lamm I meet 2-3 times a week with many of our worship leaders online in small groups. I am amazed at the creative ways they are connecting with their people. Some of the things I am…

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Covid-19, Worship Reopening and Risk Assessment

Covid-19, Worship Reopening and Risk Assessment

Planning your church reopening: six levels of risk illustrated by equivalent life activities. Read more.

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Five Worship Song Litmus Test

Five Worship Song Litmus Test

A very brief look at five important considerations for worship song selection. Read more.

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Regathered Worship: Laying Down Self

Regathered Worship: Laying Down Self

Most churches are trying to figure out how to safely gather in person again after a couple of months of online services. Leaders and congregants are realizing how they gather, how many they gather with and what they…

Continue Reading Regathered Worship: Laying Down Self

Regathering & The First Amendment: Celebrating Freedom, Exercising Wisdom

Regathering & The First Amendment: Celebrating Freedom, Exercising Wisdom

So, should we regather or not? That is a matter of conscience for each local, autonomous church to decide. Each church has the freedom in Christ and the burden of responsibility to make the best decision in a…

Continue Reading Regathering & The First Amendment: Celebrating Freedom, Exercising Wisdom

Alleviating Your Pastor’s Stress About Reopening

Alleviating Your Pastor’s Stress About Reopening

How to pray for and respond to your pastor and church during the reopening process. Read more.

Continue Reading Alleviating Your Pastor’s Stress About Reopening

If We Can’t Sing

If We Can’t Sing

Most of us have seen the articles, blog posts and videos this last week indicating the potential for a higher level of asymptomatic spread and aerosolization of COVID-19 through choral and congregational singing. It is obviously still too…

Continue Reading If We Can’t Sing

Before You Panic: Thoughts on Congregational Singing and Choirs in Light of the Pandemic

Before You Panic: Thoughts on Congregational Singing and Choirs in Light of the Pandemic

A great article by Robert Pendergraft, PhD helping us put things in perspective related to the possible cessation of all singing in worship. Read more.

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Keep Your Choir Singing With Virtual Choir Rehearsals!

Keep Your Choir Singing With Virtual Choir Rehearsals!

Great advice on how to hold a virtual choir rehearsal. Read more.

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5 Unintended Consequences of Worshiping from Home

5 Unintended Consequences of Worshiping from Home

Unintended consequences can be positive or negative outcomes in response to unforeseen or unplanned events or experiences. We certainly didn’t choose this season of worshiping from home. But most of us have unintentionally learned some valuable lessons that…

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9 Quick Tips for Effective Video Meetings

9 Quick Tips for Effective Video Meetings

Basic helps to communicate better and avoid video disasters. Read more.

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Avoid This Big Mistake: Stepping Back Into the Past When You Step Back Into Your Building

Avoid This Big Mistake: Stepping Back Into the Past When You Step Back Into Your Building

The biggest mistake most leaders will make in their rush to get back into a facility is that they will re-embrace a model of ministry designed to reach a world that no longer exists. Read more.

Continue Reading Avoid This Big Mistake: Stepping Back Into the Past When You Step Back Into Your Building

What Will Worship Look Like As COVID-19 Restrictions Reduce?

What Will Worship Look Like As COVID-19 Restrictions Reduce?

As government restrictions on public gatherings begin to lessen, we need to plan for what our corporate worship services will look like. The suggestions given in this article will help you strategize within those guidelines what will work…

Continue Reading What Will Worship Look Like As COVID-19 Restrictions Reduce?

What Your Church Must Know Before Reopening the Building

What Your Church Must Know Before Reopening the Building

LifeWay has a great survey for churches to use to get feedback from their congregations. Take a look.

Continue Reading What Your Church Must Know Before Reopening the Building

Reopening the Church: A Discussion on Leading After COVID-19

As we settle into the new norm COVID-19 has created for us, it’s time to think about what happens when our churches reopen. How can we begin to start preparing for operations after such an unprecedented change in…

Continue Reading Reopening the Church: A Discussion on Leading After COVID-19

What Relaunching the Church Might Look Like Over the Next 3–12 Months

What Relaunching the Church Might Look Like Over the Next 3–12 Months

A thorough analysis of our times and predictions of how the dance with COVID-19 might play out for the church from Ed Stetzer. Read more.

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15 Encouraging Keys (and 10 Benefits) to Family Worship

15 Encouraging Keys (and 10 Benefits) to Family Worship

Now is a great time to develop family worship while we are sheltered at home. Read how.

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Worship In the Meantime

Worship In the Meantime

The meantime we now find ourselves in can certainly be a season of doubt, fear and instability. But it can also be a time of hope, expectation and unity. Most of us have realized that gathered worship on the…

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Zoom Software in Music Mode – Best Audio Settings

Zoom Software in Music Mode – Best Audio Settings

A list of exact choices and settings to enable better audio for musical expressions on a zoom meeting or webinar. Check it out.

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20 Questions Your Church Should Answer Before People Return

24 Questions Your Church Should Answer Before People Return

Things to contemplate regarding what church looks like post COVID-19 quarantine. Read more.

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Serving Up Sermons on Social All Week

Serving Up Sermons on Social All Week

Making the most of a sermon during the week on social media. Read more.

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Fake Worship in the Dark Night of the Soul

Fake Worship in the Dark Night of the Soul

If we want to help our congregations worship from their deep emotions during this season of uncertainty, we can’t just offer a steady diet of cheerful worship songs. Doing so is not just inconsiderate it is also dishonest.…

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Improving Your Online Worship Experiences

Improving Your Online Worship Experiences

Learnings and best practices from COVID-19 season of streaming worship services. Read more.

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How to Livestream: A Beginner’s Survival Guide

How to Livestream: A Beginner’s Survival Guide

An excellent primer for livestreaming that covers all the bases. Read more.

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How to Livestream Your Church Service: A Practical Guide

How to Livestream Your Church Service: A Practical Guide

Livestreaming a sermon or Sunday service can be a daunting challenge, especially for small-to-medium-sized churches that lack the budget and team to execute such a production. The following is a practical guide for how small- or medium-sized churches can…

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The Old Rugged Cross

On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, the emblem of suffering and shame;And I love that old cross where the dearest and best for a world of lost sinners was slain. Refrain: So I’ll cherish…

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Leading Worship While Sheltering at Home in 5-4-3-2-1

Leading Worship While Sheltering at Home in 5-4-3-2-1

Beyond getting a few songs ready for the livestream, what can or should worship leaders be doing to lead their congregations in worship while sheltering at home? The answers might be as easy as 5-4-3-2-1. Read more

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Is Your Church Copyright-Compliant in These COVID-19 Days?

Is Your Church Copyright-Compliant in These COVID-19 Days?

With so many churches moving to streaming their services in this COVID-19 period, I have put together resources to help you navigate these times and copyright licenses. Take a look at the seminar (recorded at our live online…

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Awesome Source for Worship Song Lyric Videos That Can Be Used in Livestreaming

Awesome Source for Worship Song Lyric Videos That Can Be Used in Livestreaming

During this time that churches cannot meet, many churches are moving to livestreaming their services to their congregations at home. In many cases, one or more musicians lead the congregational songs in the livestream. With more stringent “social…

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Is Going Live on Facebook or YouTube Too Stressful? Consider Scheduling a Premiere Instead.

Is Going Live on Facebook or YouTube Too Stressful? Consider Scheduling a Premiere Instead.

Many churches have entered the livestreaming arena in the last weeks since COVID-19 has prevented our worship gatherings. There are lots of things that can go wrong in a live broadcast. I have heard from many churches of…

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Using Backing Tracks in Livestreaming

Using Backing Tracks in Livestreaming

The use of backing tracks/accompaniment tracks or any other professional recording is normally not allowed without additional licenses beyond the CCLI basic license and a CCLI or CCS streaming license. During the COVID-19 period, many publishers are allowing…

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Wherever He Leads

“Take up thy cross and follow Me,” I heard my Master say;”I gave My life to ransom thee, Surrender your all today.” Refrain: Wherever He leads I’ll go, Wherever He leads I’ll go,I’ll follow my Christ who loves…

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The Solid Rock

My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness;I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus’ name. Refrain: On Christ, the solid rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand,…

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Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

What a fellowship, what a joy divine, leaning on the everlasting arms; What a blessedness, what a peace is mine, leaning on the everlasting arms. Refrain: Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms; Leaning, leaning, leaning on…

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Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father; there is no shadow of turning with thee;Thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not; as thou hast been thou forever wilt be. Refrain:Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy…

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Be Still and Know That I Am God

“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” – Psalm 46:10  This is a powerful verse in God’s word that deserves all of our…

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Looking for Your Shigionoth?

“Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in the God of my salvation” (Habakkuk 3:18) The prophet Habakkuk’s final statement is quite different than how it starts out in Chapter 1. Sounds like a…

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Using Worship Backing Band for Livestreaming Songs

Using Worship Backing Band for Livestreaming Songs

Use Worship Band Backing Tracks free of charge during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Simply include the website address to notify viewers where you purchased the tracks. Read more.

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Love in the Time of Corona: Doing a Wedding During the COVID-19 Quarantine

Love in the Time of Corona: Doing a Wedding During the COVID-19 Quarantine

Performing a wedding with social distancing rules and Zoom. Check it out.

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How to Worship Online

How to Worship Online

Much has been written about the mechanics of churches streaming their worship services. This article offers practical advice for church members to engage in online worship. Read more.

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New Ways to Worship

New Ways to Worship

10 keys to online church. Tips, strategies to help churches stream online, remain connected Read more.

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The Digital Funeral — A Practical Pastoral Guide

The Digital Funeral — A Practical Pastoral Guide

Every family member found extraordinary value, from the youngest to the oldest. This was true for the technologically challenged as well as the video chat pros in our family. We laughed. We cried. We remembered. We celebrated. We…

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The Ultimate Livestreaming Guide

The Ultimate Livestreaming Guide

FREE EBOOK DOWNLOAD This ebook is your ultimate guide to starting to Live-streaming at your church. Step by step how to’s along with helpful links for you and your team to plan and execute connecting your church online.…

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Getting Ready for Easter Sunday – Celebrating as an Online Community

Getting Ready for Easter Sunday – Celebrating as an Online Community

Ideas to think about as we approach Easter:   Send out the word that you will be online for Easter celebration. Remember to put notices on your webpage, FB, etc. Gather the family:  send a group email or text to…

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FM Transmission in the Age of Drive-Up Church

FM Transmission in the Age of Drive-Up Church

Get the low-down on the use FM Transmission in a legal way + a pastoral word as we choose our mediums for worship each week during this season.

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Keith Getty – How Music Has Served God’s People in Times of Trouble

Keith Getty – How Music Has Served God’s People in Times of Trouble

Ed Stetzer interviews Keith Getty as part of his new coronavirus podcast series. Visit the page.

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Preaching To and Through the Camera Lens: 12 Necessities for Effective On-Line Preaching

Preaching To and Through the Camera Lens: 12 Necessities for Effective On-Line Preaching

As a pastor approaches the camera – here are things to help you prepare and remember as you share the gospel through preaching online. Read more.

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Pandemics and Public Worship Throughout History

Pandemics and Public Worship Throughout History

As the pandemic COVID-19 brings isolation and unprecedented challenges to congregations around the world, it can be of great comfort to reflect and learn about how Christian churches have responded to epidemics and pandemics throughout history. Read more.

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COVID-19 Resource Links

COVID-19 Resource Links

A good collection of resource links for addressing COVID-19 ministry possibilities grouped in categories: General, streaming, online giving, SBC entities, and news. Read more.

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How to Host a Small Group Online

How to Host a Small Group Online

Article gives a good overview of using Zoom and Google Hangouts, complete with a best practices ending for good preparation to have a successful meeting. Check it out.

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Values and Practical Ideas For Leading Online Worship Services

Values and Practical Ideas For Leading Online Worship Services

Rick Muchow shares from his wealth of experience 6 essential values and 7 practical ideas for online leading. Check it out.

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3 Critical Actions to Prepare for a Socially-Distanced Easter Sunday

3 Critical Actions to Prepare for a Socially-Distanced Easter Sunday

A few weeks ago, we never dreamed we’d be in this position. Having our congregation worship from their homes strictly online is one thing; facing the unprecedented prospect of not physically gathering for Easter Sunday is another. Read…

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Church VIdeo + Streaming Handbook from Worship Musician

Lots of resources to assist the streaming church. Check it out.

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LifeWayWorship Is Offering FREE Digital Pass to WorshipLife 2019

LifeWayWorship Is Offering FREE Digital Pass to WorshipLife 2019

WORSHIPLIFE 2019 DIGITAL PASSFREE FOR A LIMITED TIME LifeWay Worship is dedicated to continuing its mission of encouraging and equipping worship leaders during this time of the COVID-19 Pandemic. To that end, we are offering the Digital Pass…

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12 Epic Ideas to Help Families Celebrate Easter When We Can’t Meet Together

12 Epic Ideas to Help Families Celebrate Easter When We Can’t Meet Together

It is our prayer that the coronavirus (COVID-19) will be under control and that we’re all able to celebrate together for Easter. However, we must prepare now in case we aren’t able to have Spring celebrations, Easter Egg…

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5 Questions We Hear the Most From CCLI

5 Questions We Hear the Most From CCLI

Here are the 5 five topics we get asked about the most: the copyright notice on projections and printsreporting your copy activitychanging lyricsshowing YouTube videos in churchstreaming church services on social media Read more.

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How to Approach Easter Amid COVID-19

How to Approach Easter Amid COVID-19

Easter is the highlight of the Christian year—the culmination of the gospel story. Redemption. Resurrection. Eternal life. With churches not being able to celebrate Easter together due to social distancing and limits on public gatherings because of the…

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Gathered Worship: A Hard Habit to Break

Gathered Worship: A Hard Habit to Break

For many of us gathered worship has always been a pretty comfortable habit. And even though that habit has sometimes stretched us stylistically through the years, it has rarely stretched us physically…until now. Read more.

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What Does Shelter-At-Home Mean for Our Worship Livestreams?

What Does Shelter-At-Home Mean for Our Worship Livestreams?

Many communities have shelter-at-home orders that severely limits the reasons people can leave their homes. As more stringent restrictions escalate, what does that mean for our livestreaming worship services each week? More information.

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Sample Coronavirus Ministry Action Plan

Sample Coronavirus Ministry Action Plan

Article includes 19 resource links and ideas for church action implementation to forward ministry during the social distancing period and beyond. Read more.

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Offer – 100% Off Set-Up Fees at Subsplash

Offer – 100% Off Set-Up Fees at Subsplash

Subsplash wants to help churches get set up with online needs in web sites, apps, and streaming applications during this season of COVID-19 social distancing. 100% off setup costs. Read more.

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11 steps to Embrace Facebook & Youtube Streaming of Your Service

11 steps to Embrace Facebook & Youtube Streaming of Your Service

How to better engage your people with livestream. Great thoughts for today’s situations. Read more.

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Details of Senate Bill: The Financial Bridge That Churches, Schools & Nonprofits Need

Details of Senate Bill: The Financial Bridge That Churches, Schools & Nonprofits Need

But how will churches, Christian schools, and nonprofits stay afloat until June? How will they be able to pay their staff?  Some churches and nonprofits have already laid off staff, so what do they do now?   The Senate…

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Coronavirus Resources for You and Your Church

Coronavirus Resources for You and Your Church

Many local churches are unable to gather together in person each week for worship and Bible study in this season. But that doesn’t mean we can’t continue to grow together. That’s why LifeWay is providing free access to…

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Holy Week in Uncertain Times

Holy Week in Uncertain Times

The pandemic of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, has thrown Lent and Holy Week plans into turmoil. But the remembrances and celebrations of Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday present opportunities for both innovation and stability amid uncertainty.…

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COVID-19 and Worship: Resources for Churches Adapting to Social Isolation

COVID-19 and Worship: Resources for Churches Adapting to Social Isolation

As containment of COVID-19 forces your worshiping community to implement “shelter-in-place” worship and practice social isolation, we offer these resources to help you plan and cope in ways that encourage and support your community. These resources were initially created from…

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Songs to Sing in a Pandemic

Songs to Sing in a Pandemic

Bob Kauflin shares guidelines for songs during these times. Read more.

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Getty Family Hymn Sing LIVE | Tuesdays at 8:15 PM EDT

Getty Family Hymn Sing LIVE | Tuesdays at 8:15 PM EDT

The Gettys are thrilled to announce that they will be making the Getty Family Hymn Sing LIVE a weekly event every Tuesday at 7:15 PM CT on Facebook Live. Gather your family and tune in for an uplifting time of devotion, prayer,…

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COVID-19 and the Church: An Emergency Physician’s Thoughts

COVID-19 and the Church: An Emergency Physician’s Thoughts

Christian Doctors take on COVID-19 and how this matters for the church. Check it out.

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How to Preach to An Empty Room

How to Preach to An Empty Room

In light of the coronavirus and the reality of providing online Sunday services, I’ve been asked by a few leaders, “What are some tips for preaching to an empty room?” Find out the answers.

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Livestreaming Services Requires Proper Licences

Livestreaming Services Requires Proper Licences

As  more and more churches begin livestreaming their services due to the coronavirus pandemic, it is imperative that they do it properly and legally. Read more.

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5 Helpful Guidelines for Selecting Songs for Online Worship

5 Helpful Guidelines for Selecting Songs for Online Worship

by Dr. Randy Lind Keys are Key You’ve heard it before – and it’s especially true if for online services.  If you want people to sing along with you, put the song in a key that they can…

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Don’t Let the Pandemic Paralyze You

Don’t Let the Pandemic Paralyze You

A look at tools and styles that will help you in this age of online-only church. Read more.

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IN LOCKDOWN: Learning from the European Church’s Missional Response

IN LOCKDOWN: Learning from the European Church’s Missional Response

New ChristTogether Webinar coming up this Thursday with Ed Stetzer and Jeff Christopherson on Missional Response, learning from European Church leaders. Register here: https://christtogether.us7.list-manage.com/track/click…

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Churches Use Radio as One More Way to Get Out Message

Churches Use Radio as One More Way to Get Out Message

Church doors may be closed due to the coronavirus, but that’s not stopping pastors from broadcasting worship services across every platform they can think of, including radio. Read more.

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Worship Has Left the Building

Worship Has Left the Building

A reminder that worship can’t be contained in a location or vehicle of communication. Take a look.

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7 Steps to a Clean Microphone

7 Steps to a Clean Microphone

Especially now, keeping a clean microphone is important for the health and safety of your pastor and worship team members. Learn how.

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Worship in the Age of COVID-19

Worship in the Age of COVID-19

Ideas for how to cope with social distancing and still reach our people in worship. Read more.

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100% Free Church Online Streaming Service for Your Website

100% Free Church Online Streaming Service for Your Website

Is your church or ministry live streaming from Facebook and/or YouTube, but your church members can’t find your services? FreeOnlineChurch.com is a free easy to use solution that puts all of your streams onto your own “Live” or…

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Church Online Streaming Summit Registration

Church Online Streaming Summit Registration

The past several weeks have brought a dramatic shift to why and how churches utilize streaming and online ministry, unlike anything we have ever seen before. Many have had to move quickly without much time to prepare. We…

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Stewardship, Giving & Generosity in a Coronavirus Age (and Beyond)

Stewardship, Giving & Generosity in a Coronavirus Age (and Beyond)

The coronavirus pandemic has been a wake-up call for the American church. The world is changing — and while truth does not change, and God does not change — our methods of ministry must change if we’re to…

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Free Training, Documents, and Checklists to Lead Your Church through the Coronavirus

Free Training, Documents, and Checklists to Lead Your Church through the Coronavirus

With the spread of the coronavirus, LifeWay wants to help churches take the appropriate measures to plan, prepare, and protect their people from the pandemic. In this free training, you will find practical videos, ministry-specific checklists, ready-to-use documents,…

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Catalog of Online Training Resources for Worship Leaders

Catalog of Online Training Resources for Worship Leaders

Now is a great time to get some training to be more effective in your work. This is a compilation of online training resources available. Take a look.

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CCLI Offers Streaming License at Discount

CCLI Offers Streaming License at Discount

CCLI is giving a 10% discount on all its licenses. View the offer.

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Online Church in 24 Hours

With the Coronavirus shutting down large gatherings across the country, how does the church move forward with Online services in the coming weeks? Sean Morgan, Ted Vaughn, and Andrew Statezny discuss how to get your church streaming in…

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Simple Steps to Livestreaming Your Worship Services

Simple Steps to Livestreaming Your Worship Services

Now that churches all over the world have been asked to cease meetings, leaders are scrambling to get their worship services online to stay connected with their congregations and to help meet the people’s worship needs. Last week’s post (scenario…

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Free Webinar on Livestreaming

Free Webinar on Livestreaming

If you’re a pastor of a normative-sized church wrestling with the difficulties of livestreaming a sermon for the first time due to COVID-19 precautions, please join us for a how-to event for beginners where you’ll see a step-by-step…

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The Church.Digital

The Church.Digital

Resources for online services and church. Many resources are specific to COVID-19 reality. View the resources.

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Check out this video on how to shoot a camera phone video.
The principles are valuable for any camera. Take a look!
From Andy Addis of CrossPoint Church in Kansas.
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Build modern sites with Atomic Blocks layouts

The Gutenberg editor uses blocks to create all types of content, replacing a half-dozen ways of customizing WordPress, bringing it in line with modern coding standards, and aligning with open web initiatives. When we refer to “blocks” we are talking anything that can be inserted into the editor to create content.

Sites Built To Last

The new editor comes with a handful of default blocks such as paragraph, image, gallery, and more, to help you create better standard posts and pages.

From the Atomic Lab

The new editor comes with a handful of default blocks such as paragraph, image, gallery, and more, to help you create better standard posts and pages.

Beautiful Designs

The new editor comes with a handful of default blocks such as paragraph, image, gallery, and more, to help you create better standard posts and pages.

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Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Be Still and Know That I Am God

Looking for Your Shigionoth?

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Let this song minister to you

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