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Alan and Trent are pastors helping churches and leaders make a difference and last.
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Monday Nov 11, 2019
Monday Nov 04, 2019
Monday Oct 28, 2019
Monday Oct 28, 2019
Episode 32: Cyber Church
Question: How involved should your church be in technology and social media?
How much does your church use social media now?
Need to have someone in charge of this who will keep it updated
“We’re a friendly church.” You may Be friendly to each other but are you friendly to people outside your church?
Website:
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Service Times.
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What to expect page.
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Map
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Staff.
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Is it way out of date
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Google maps
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Yelp reviews
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The Big 4 other platforms
Facebook (30’s and up)
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Link to website
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Regular activity
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Groups
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Ads
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Facebook live
Twitter (varies as to who is on there)
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Short quips; if you have one; post regularly or leave it alone
Instagram (30’s and under)
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Current events and website link
Snap Chat (teens and 20’s)
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Monitor and set guidelines
Tools you may or may not know
Group me
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Use it as a tool to communicate with small groups; board members...
Slack
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Similar but you can share files and more information; not always free
Tic tok - short video clips focused on youth? (Do we need to cover this?) segment this morning on Good morning America about this platform and how to reach teen agers
balancing on a fine line - recent videos "Screen Agers" and "Screen Agers follow up" show that social media helps connect but it can also create anxiety.
Also remember that social media is not really social and is never supposed to take the place of real personal interaction. A personal invitation is still more effective than a facebook post.
Thursday Oct 24, 2019
Monday Oct 21, 2019
Monday Oct 21, 2019
Episode 31: Statements that Break Enduring Momentum
I’m just not being fed.
Problem: its a spiritually immature statement
What’s under it?
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Unrealistic expectations
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Personal laziness
We don’t want those kind of people here
Problem: its goes totally against the Bible’s teaching
What’s the reason behind the reason
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A loss of loving lost people
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Fear of losing a comfortable environment
It’s just not my gift
Problem: A reason people use to avoid uncomfortable church jobs.
What’s the reason behind the reason
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self over organization
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Bad practical theology
We've never done that here before
Problem: Won't let go of the past
Reason behind the reason
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were very comfortable in the past
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things will be different and uncomfortable
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I won't be in control if things change
Thursday Oct 17, 2019
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Episode 30:When to Cut a Program
Questions to ask yourself:
How many do you have? Are you killing your people?
Is it inward focused or outward focused? (Hint: you need both, but keep more outward) Example Sunday school/small groups can be either.
Is the cost and benefit in line with your budget?
Is another tool a better choice?
Are people passionate about the program? Usually folks are on fire for a year or two but after that it usually cools significantly
Everything that you do in church or business needs to be evaluated - tough love
Even if you keep a program - evaluating keeps it in line and meeting your vision
Sacred Cows make the best hamburger!
Thursday Oct 10, 2019
Monday Oct 07, 2019
Monday Oct 07, 2019
Episode 29: Invisible Leadership
Key: If you are going to last in ministry you are going to have to develop a sense of transparency.
Acknowledge your weaknesses in leadership
Share that you struggle in your spiritual walk
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You don’t have to share everything publicly, but share some
Develop the ability to apologize
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We all make mistakes, own them
Learn the boundaries surrounding your pride and your humility
Learn to laugh at yourself.
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
Thursday Oct 03, 2019
We hope you enjoyed our interview with Luke Heirendt about worship in the local church.
You can contact Luke at luke@creekside.cc