Mmm… I’m not so sure about that one… you see some things are are working just perfectly as they did fifty years ago… but are they fit for purpose now?
Read MoreHow many light bulbs does it take to change the Church?
You’ll have heard the one that asks, “How many Presbyterians does it take to change a light bulb?” “Change! Change! Really, is there something wrong with the old one!” What if we flip it and ask, “How many light bulbs does it take to change the church?” Light bulbs are a metaphor for ideas… and I’ve heard countless ideas over the years, I’ve had countless ideas, and shared them… only…
Read MoreChange 4,5,6
You can only change 3 things: structures, policies and mindsets… but you have to change them all… and mindset will always be the hardest! To effect those changes, you need to do three things… I call them steps 4, 5, 6 in honour and recognition of the change that has already happened! Change is all around and change is hard… particularly within the Church context, where despite a core belief…
Read MoreFaithOnline.co.uk
Digital tools to manage your church – video streaming, events, and more. FaithOnline.co.uk
Read MoreThisChurch.uk
This Church is worth a look if you are looking to set up, or develop, a website presence for your congregation
Read MoreUSB C Extension Cable
If you are frequently putting in and pulling out a USB C cable from an ATEM Mini or other device, you might want to have an extension cable so that you can leave it connected and not risk damaging the device. Various lengths of USB cables are available for USB A and USB C (Amazon Link)
Read MoreOnline Donations
Church of Scotland DONATE button The Church of Scotland Introduced a DONATE BUTTON in June 2020. You can create a link directly to your congregation’s donate page by adding the congregation number as a parameter. Eg: https://cos.churchofscotland.org.uk/donate/?cong=382184 (with /?cong=382184 after donate – with your number – unless you want to support Strontian Church!) Payments are processed via PayPal – who will take a small fee. Contributors don’t need a PayPal…
Read MorePhone in Audio only solution
Lanark Greyfriars Church, Church of Scotland are able to assist churches set up a Dial in audio only solution for the benefit of those not able to access the internet – details at: https://www.lanarkgreyfriars.com/odbp
Read MoreGreek & Hebrew Study Bible
Have had this iOS app for years – really useful. I have only a very little Hebrew and absolutely no Greek – but good to be able to see the interlinear text. Fascinating to see for example that in Mark 1 in the healing of Peter’s mother-in-law the ‘helped her up’ is literally ‘raised up’ – same word as used of Jesus’ resurrection – and when she ‘waited on them’…
Read More2021 Church Trends
8 Church trends for 2021 with Carey Nieuwhof
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