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Do you control your meetings, or do your meetings control you? Meetings tend to multiply. They can take over your schedule — and worse, they can derail fast. Before you know it, your countless meetings become unproductive, last too long, and leave you with more work to do (and less time to do it!). But don’t worry: There are effective ways to control the chaos. -- DOWNLOAD the sheet through our bl...

Ever wonder how we create all of our sermon series? Today we’d like to give you a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to produce all the sermon resources you find on the Ministry Pass site. Our process is creative but it’s also streamlined — and it might inspire the way you develop content for your church! Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonar...

Need some fresh ideas for your Easter sermon? You may be talking about the same thing every Easter, but the resurrection of Jesus is like a diamond — it has so many unique and beautiful facets. We want to provide you with a variety of ideas and graphics that you can choose from this year as you celebrate the upcoming Easter season with your congregation. Here are 11 fresh Easter sermon series and...

“Self-help? No thanks.” You may not think you have the time — or any urgent need — to dig into self-help resources. Those are for other people, right? Nope, not really. You have a unique opportunity to develop as a pastor, leader, and human being — and you don’t want to miss out on what God can do in your life (and the lives of others) when you invest in your growth. Follow Hello Church! on Instag...

“Does THIS make me a bad pastor?” We get this question all the time. One variety in particular is whether you’re “suppressing the Holy Spirit” by being a planner. Of course you want to preach the message that God gives you… so does that mean you can’t organize your sermon calendar ahead of time? Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary . Watch Hello...

Wondering how your church can reach more people online? Gaining influence on social media isn’t straightforward — but there are some techniques your church can use to consistently reach more people on social platforms. In fact, we have a handful to share with you, and we guarantee they’ll help you expand your engagement online. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry...

Our Sermonary podcast host, Josh Taylor, was an executive pastor for 11 years and has spent a total of 15 years in pastoral ministry. Today, he’s got a special message for you on something serious we’ve been discussing lately: pastoral burnout. I really want you to hear what he has to say so that you can confront and prevent this issue — for your own sake as well as your team’s.   Follow Hello Chu...

Are there easier ways to lead small groups online? Yes, thankfully! Video meetings are clearly a different animal than in-person meetings. It’s a dynamic shift that can make for some awkward moments or stilted conversations — but we believe there are some techniques you can use to achieve greater flow during online small group sessions. (PLUS, stay tuned for a special giveaway at the end of our ep...

Have you ever preached through the entire Bible in a year? We’d like to encourage you to try it this year. Yes, the whole Bible is a lot to think through and tie together in 52 Sundays— which is why we created a 52-week sermon calendar for you. It’s called The Gospel Story, and it’ll show you exactly what to preach and when, from Genesis to Revelation. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Churc...

Did you know that being a pastor is one of the leading occupations for burnout? As a church leader, you may find it difficult to rest because you’re focused on helping others. But if you just keep going, you’ll eventually hit your limit and completely break down. What’s the solution? We spoke with Jack Hester, PhD, the lead pastor at Mars Hill Church in Alabama, to find out the keys to longevity i...

Do you plan your rest? Now that we have a fresh start to a new year, now is the best time to get ahead and plan your rest (or even a sabbatical!) for the year. In this episode, our hosts dive into the importance of implementing rest in your preaching routine, and tips on how you can achieve that this year. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary ....

Ready to turn the page on 2020? I think we all are! As we escape the parallel universe of 2020, we’re remembering some bright moments from this past year — and giving you a sneak peek of what’s to come from Ministry Pass in 2021. Thanks and Happy New Year to all our viewers, readers, and listeners!  Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary . Watch H...

How do you deal with apathy toward the discussion of God? We’ve previously encountered heresy, hatred, and worldliness as we’ve worked to share the Gospel. Now we face the challenge of apathy — the total spiritual indifference of a disillusioned postmodern generation. We spoke with pastor Kyle Beshears, author of Apatheism , to find ways to respond to the willfully disengaged. Follow Hello Church!...

Looking for new sermon series ideas for 2021? We’ve got six great ideas for you — plus a sermon series we created with Mark Batterson that you can download for free! Mark is coming out with a new book called Win the Day: 7 Daily Habits to Help You Stress Less and Accomplish More. The free sermon series will release on December 29 (the same day as the book launch). Follow Hello Church! on Instagram...

Looking for a fresh way to illustrate the power of Christmas? You can shelve the stories you’ve been repeating (whew!). We’ve got new, free-to-use illustrations for your Christmas message. This is an important sermon, and we’d love to help you bring a different perspective to your congregation this year! Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary . Wa...

How do you create space for your family and health as a pastor? As pastors, we can easily be swept up in the 24/7 qualities of ministry — and sometimes that means that time for our families and personal health gets lost. What’s the solution to balancing your ministry for greater health as well as impact? Pastor Ed Litton visits us again to emphasize the value of creating a preaching team, making d...

How can you rally your church for an incredible 2021? It starts with communicating a compelling vision for the coming year. You might have a wonderful plan, but what you say (or don’t say) may have a significant impact on whether your congregation is able to engage with you in that plan. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary . Watch Hello Church!...

Christmas is going to be unpredictable this year. Your Christmas service should be too. Your Christmas live stream may be more important than ever. How do you get people to actually watch... and participate? Wade and I share 7 ideas to increase your live stream views and maximize your opportunity to deliver the greatest story ever right into the living rooms of people in your community. Follow Hel...

It’s not easy to consistently write a compelling message — week after week — in spite of everything else that’s going on. We spoke with Ed Litton, who has been a pastor at Redemption Church for 26 years, to learn his secrets for sustainable, dynamic preaching. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary . Watch Hello Church! on YouTube Join the Pastor&...

Wondering how to finish strong in 2020? If you feel like you’ll be limping out of this year, you’re not alone. But we have the opportunity to finish 2020 strong with a magnificent Christmas message. Now, more than ever, is a time when we can encourage ourselves and others to appreciate the grace and gravity of Christ’s birth. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry P...

Do these times feel a little turbulent to you? A simple “yes” would be an understatement for most. This year has been filled with pandemic anxiety, political conflict, and social unrest. That’s why we wanted to interview pastor Tony Merida, author of Christ-Centered Conflict Resolution: A Guide for Turbulent Times, to see if he could give us some principles for peace-making. Follow Hello Church! o...

How should you be promoting your Christmas service this year? Your Christmas service always offers a unique opportunity to share the Gospel — and now’s the time to prep for it! Whether your congregation is meeting in person or online in December, you can gain a wider, more attentive audience by taking a few important steps right away. DOWNLOAD THE CHRISTMAS MARKETING BLUEPRINT PDF HERE Follow Hell...

How do you instill a mindset of generosity at your church? When we fully recognize that we’ve been given the most priceless, valuable gift we could ever receive — our Savior, Jesus — we start thinking about what we can give in return. To cultivate generosity in your congregation, you don’t need to focus on getting them to give more. Instead, you simply need to help them understand what they’ve alr...

On this Sermonary episode of Hello Church, we interview Joel Malm, author of 'Love Slows Down: How to Keep Anger and Anxiety from Ruining Life's Relationships' Have you been feeling angry or anxious lately? Pastors are definitely not exempt from these emotions. But if we don’t understand how useful our feelings can be, we can end up damaging what we value the most. Joël Malm, author...

How do we prepare our hearts throughout the year for what God wants to do? That’s the question we asked when we developed our Lectionary Sermon Calendar (one of several free sermon calendars you can download!). In this calendar, we mapped out messages from Advent to Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost to help you preach intentionally throughout the seasons. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hel...