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Does the idea of planning out your sermons (for a full YEAR) seem exhausting? There are lots of different types of pastors, and not all of us are planners. However, planning out your preaching year can help your messages be more impactful during various seasons. If you don’t have time to plan very far in advance, don’t worry: We have a sermon calendar just for you! The new 2021 Sermon Calendars ar...

Welcome to episode 1 of the Sermonary portion of the Hello Church! Show. Social media and digital platforms offer us an opportunity to reach more people with the Gospel - but are we using them well? The host of the new Sermonary podcast, Josh Taylor, interviews Daniel Darling, author of A Way with Words: Using Our Online Conversations for Good , to uncover some practical and healthy ways for Chris...

What’s the ONE thing keeping people at your church? It’s trust. How many Sundays does it take new visitors to develop trust at your church? Are they confident that their kids are safe and cared for in the children’s or youth ministry? Do they know immediately how to connect with others? For your church to grow, positive first impressions are absolutely critical. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram H...

Wanna know why it’s a special time of year? Because we’re celebrating the 6th birthday of Ministry Pass, a business BY pastors, FOR pastors! Our hosts talked about the idea of Ministry Pass for YEARS before it actually happened… and now we’re looking back to see what God has done through this business. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary . Watc...

We’ve learned a LOT of lessons about creating preaching calendars along the way.  If you want to create a bad preaching calendar, follow these 9 tips. If you want to create a good one, avoid them. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary . Watch Hello Church! on YouTube Join the Pastor's Circle Facebook group , exclusively for Pastors Watch &am...

Which method of preaching is better… topical or expository? This is a fairly debated topic — and we know plenty of pastors who have strong opinions! But are these two methods really pitted against each other? There are advantages to both, depending on how you utilize them. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary . Watch Hello Church! on YouTube Joi...

Have you ever walked away from preaching your message and thought that it wasn't your best? In this episode, we wanted to share 7 preaching mistakes to watch out for when you are speaking from the pulpit. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary . Watch Hello Church! on YouTube Join the Pastor's Circle Facebook group , exclusively for Past...

Of the pastors we surveyed, we found that most of them did not plan their preaching more than two weeks out. In fact, only 9% of them planned more than two months out. We think having an entire year’s sermon calendar planned out is a game-changer for most pastors and we wanted to share a few reasons why. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary . Wa...

You should stop using these sermon illustrations because they reduce the effectiveness of communicating your sermon! Listen in as our hosts unpack what sermon illustrations are hurting your sermon more than helping. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary . Watch Hello Church! on YouTube Join the Pastor's Circle Facebook group , exclusively fo...

There are plenty of ideas for a church podcast that don’t involve the Sunday message. To engage further with your congregation and community, you could use a podcast to answer questions people ask you during the week, interview other pastors or experts, or discuss relevant issues (even pop culture) from a Christian perspective. In this episode, we discuss how to reach out to people through a creat...

Preachers are often speaking from the pulpit 50 times a year and not taking enough breaks or letting younger preachers step up to communicate. In this discussion, we share our thoughts on how building a preaching team makes you a better leader to your team and to your church, as well as the steps on how to build one. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and S...

As pastors, there are times when we simply can't stand up and preach without acknowledging something significant that is happening in our world. You may be thinking, "I don't have all the answers. What do I say?" We have some advice to help you navigate these moments with grace. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary . Watch He...

Generosity and giving may be hard to speak about at your church, but it doesn't have to be! In this episode we wanted to discuss different ways you can communicate about generosity to your congregation. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary . Watch Hello Church! on YouTube Join the Pastor's Circle Facebook group , exclusively for Pastor...

Preaching on controversial topics is a difficult but necessary thing to do. In this episode, we discuss the best ways to approach controversial topics while you are preaching. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary . Watch Hello Church! on YouTube Join the Pastor's Circle Facebook group , exclusively for Pastors Watch & Subscribe on YouTu...

Using a template for your weekly sermon can save you time and make your sermon preparation time more streamlined and effective. In this episode, we go through four sermon outlines or templates that can help you communicate what the Bible teaches - plus, the templates mentioned are also available to use in the Sermonary app! The Four Sermon Outlines Download the FREE PDF Sermon Outline Resource Fol...

There are 5 main skillsets needed to create a great, compelling sermon series for your church. Pastors tend to wear many hats when it comes to their sermon series planning, and we want to help you be able to equip others to help you with your series planning. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary . Watch Hello Church! on YouTube Join the Pastor&a...

How can we use technology to reach others for Christ? Media channels are the perfect place to meet your people to share the gospel. In this video, we dive into the big idea of ministry in the modern age, and discuss Justin Trapp's new book, The Digital Pulpit. Download the E Book or audio book today! Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary . W...

Finding a new illustration for weekly sermons that keep your people engaged can be much simpler than you think. In this episode, we discuss where and how to find a new sermon illustration each week. Visit this website for new, FREE illustration ideas everyday Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary . Watch Hello Church! on YouTube Join the Pastor&a...

Every pastor has an embarrassing moment while they were preaching. Whether that is someone interrupting the sermon or you stumbling over what you meant to say, mistakes from the pulpit are inevitable. In this episode, we wanted to share a few of our embarrassing moments while preaching, and tips on how to recover from them. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pas...

Productivity hacks are important because they give us our brains and lives back. With all of our technology distracting us all day, we have to find ways to maximize our productivity. We wanted to share with you all 6 ways you can be more productive. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary . Watch Hello Church! on YouTube Join the Pastor's Circ...

Fall is one of the busiest seasons in the church. In this episode, we give you 10 sermon series ideas to preach at your church for the Fall season. All of these sermon series ideas are perfect for the last few months of the year, and will speak to everyone in your congregation. Links to each of the series are listed below! Sermon Series mentioned: Let’s Talk About It: Stigmas in the Church Til Dea...

In this episode of Hello Church!, Wade interviews Garland Owensby about preaching with humor from the pulpit. Each week, Pastors are faced with the challenge to deliver a message while keeping their congregations engaged. This interview speaks into why preaching with humor and storytelling will help keep your people engaged week in and week out! We hope you enjoy this episode of Hello Church! Foll...

In this episode, we discuss some creative ideas that churches can do online, that have nothing to do with streaming a Sunday service, that your congregation will love. We hope this can help spark some fun, creative ideas for you to be able to further build community and engagement with your people. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary . Watch He...

Whether you’re writing a sermon, recording a video for the weekend, or looking to free up some time, this list is about to be your best friend. We’ve searched, scoured, and sourced the best and most effective apps that will help you do what you do best, even better. Listen as our hosts dive into their top 5 app recommendations for pastors! You can view this entire list, plus a few extras, on the f...

Many pastors we surveyed believe that ministers should address pop culture-related topics like movies, books and TV shows in their messages. In this episode, we wanted to share our thoughts on how pop culture can be used to better communicate God's Word. Follow Hello Church! on Instagram Hello Church! is powered by Ministry Pass and Sermonary . Watch Hello Church! on YouTube Join the Pastor&a...