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Rev. Dr. Laurence Hesser is the pastor of a mid-sized United Methodist church in rural Tennessee.  His own quest to understand his congregation’s needs led him to quickly learn how to make quality video, and has seen his online numbers surpass his in-person worship numbers as a result. https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wfitiu/Hesser_-_Stereo_Mix_019libk.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

We clergy speak of the most significant event in history: the life, death, and resurrection of Christ.  Why is it so hard to “put ourselves out there” when we carry such an incredible message?  Most of us are allergic to anything that feels like self-promotion.  But in this world of social media, streaming worship, and…

I met Rev. Tim Schenck on an all-expense-paid trip to Jordan a few years ago.  Yeah, ministry has its perks every once in a while.  Among the amazing bloggers and influencers I met on that trip, Tim came across to me as someone who had successfully incorporated a smart sense of humor into his vocation,…

Doug Miller is the media director at Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church in Johnson City, Tennessee.  The church had been streaming its services for years prior to the pandemic, but still decided to retool for a different kind of experience.  This podcast is full of ideas. https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fcbdtk/Doug_Miller_01842y5.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

The word, “pivot,” has perhaps been overused lately, but it has special meaning over the past year, especially for organizations that had few alternatives to in-person gatherings.  It’s one thing to have church online, or to have in-person worship without singing, but what would you do if you were managing a 100+ voice chorale and…