Healthy Creative Ministry

What’s your question about communications? This week on the podcast, we are unpacking a concept that has the potential to dramatically increase engagement in your church: a rising tide lifts all boats. We'll look at how many WNBA fans are resisting this concept (to their detriment) and hear a story of how this worked in ministry. When we communicate too specifically, we actually cause people...

What’s your question about communications? Systems and ministry have a bit of a rocky relationship. Some are adamant that systems remove the human element of ministry while others see a dire need for more.  So which is it? Believe it or not, having effective systems in your ministry can actually help guard you against mission drift.  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...

What’s your question about communications? Creatives shouldn't miss deadlines. It's weird to me that this feels like a hot take, but it does. I've met many creatives that are either fine with it or blame everyone else and I've met many non-creatives who assume it's just part of the deal. You want creativity,  you get uncertainty. But that just isn't true. If missing d...

What’s your question about communications? Micromanagement is a super challenging yet very common in creative ministry.  This week on the podcast we'll look at 6 different reasons micromanagement happens and practical next step to help address it. 1. Sometimes you and leadership aren’t speaking the same language Go through the Four Creative Cores with leadership to learn how you can speak in...

What’s your question about communications? When you are overloaded with work, the last thing you want to entertain is a project that doesn't move the mission of the church forward. But how can you tell the difference between something being mission critical or personal preference? Unfortunately, you can't. And to be honest, Comm shouldn't be the judge of that anyway. But the problem...

What’s your question about communications? What you can control: What you invest Where you invest–identify how where you have opportunities to improve at healthychurchcreatives.com How you invest–learn more about the Four Creative Cores (Systems, Skills, Imagination, and Heart) at https://www.lunchtimeheroes.co/four-creative-cores Starting from scratch? Check out the Healthy Communications Ministr...

What’s your question about communications? There is no silver bullet: ultimately your pastor will either embrace this or they won’t. But, there are things you can do to make it easy and attractive to plan ahead. 1. Identify projects where planning ahead would be most helpful and initiate the first meeting Create an annual calendar with alerts that remind you when you should start the planning proc...

What’s your question about communications? When someone asks "who should manage this – communications or the ministry leader", there's usually more to the story. This week on the podcast, I want to give you six questions I ask to get below the surface. If you don't go deeper when this question is asked, you won't be able to equip your ministry team with the right tools to...

What’s your question about communications? This week on the podcast we'll look at some of the practical arguments as to why creative ministry matters for your church. Our culture speaks a visual language Too much information requires organization (communications does that) Strategic communication helps information be heard Effective communication helps us shepherd - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...

What’s your question about communications? From a theological prospective, beauty is important!  God is a creative God.  Look at the creation account in Genesis 1 God created mankind in his own image. We are creative  As image bearers, we are creative. Ephesians 2:10 describes us a “his workmanship”.  When we come to know Christ we are described as a “new creation” in 2 Corinthians 5:17. Genesis 3...

What’s your question about communications? One of the most difficult questions to answer in ministry is "should I leave my job". I find that some are too quick to leave at the first sign of tension, while others stay in an unhealthy situation for much too long.  How do you know when to leave or when to go? This week on the podcast I'll walk you through the conversation I typically h...

What’s your question about communications? If you've served in a creative ministry where unhealthy tendencies haven't been address, you will find yourself at the point where everyone assumes every problem is because of your team. It's not a logical conclusion, but it's a common conclusion. If you find yourself here, this week's episode is all about the steps you can take t...

What’s your question about communications? This week on the podcast I'll be answering the question: How do you prioritize which announcements to give and in what venue? The key to accomplishing this is building a promotional plan. If you want guidance building a promotional plan that is compatible with your church, check out The Healthy Communications Ministry Blueprint available in the Healt...

What’s your question about communications? Leading change can be exhausting. Especially when you are up against change resistant leaders. This week on the podcast, I talk through four things you can do to navigate this situation well. Learn about their concerns Care about their past experiences Often resistance is born from a bad previous experience that they had or that they’ve heard about.  Make...

What’s your question about communications? If you wake up one morning and realize your creative ministry doesn't have the best reputation, it's possible to turn things around. This week on the podcast I'm sharing 12 different adjustments I've made over the years that have helped lead teams from a bad reputation to a great one. 12 things you can do to improve the reputation of y...

What’s your question about communications? Welcome to Season 3 of The Healthy Creative Ministry Podcast! This new season introduces a new format: one question, one answer. And I'm going as deep as the topic demands. What are your questions about communications ministry? Let me know here: https://healthy-creative-ministry-questions.paperform.co/ Download the Mission Minded Critique Checklist:...

What’s your question about communications? When we invest a lot of energy into making plans, it's only natural for us to be disappointed when things don't go the way we expect. Our response to situations like this can help us identity issues with our hearts–specifically related to idolatry. This week on the podcast, we'll look at a few passages that help us get to know some of the c...

What’s your question about communications? As we enter 2024, we have the opportunity to be intentional with the decisions we make. Rather than coming up with resolutions that we won't be able to sustain, consider a shift in your mindset toward productivity. Look at the proactivity of Jesus: "   For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”  - Luke 19:10 How can we do this? Be pr...

What’s your question about communications? As we enter the final push toward Christmas, we'll quickly turn our eyes toward 2024. I want to encourage you to hold you plans loosely, and make them reasonable. Because: Many plans are in a man’s heart, But the counsel of the LORD will stand. - Proverbs 19:21  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...

What’s your question about communications? Amidst busy season, those in creative ministry tend to live in the epicenter of stress. This week on the podcast, we'll look at 2 Corinthians 1 and be reminded of the opportunity we have to comfort others amidst challenging seasons. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to...

What’s your question about communications? This week on the podcast we look at Psalm 95 and the connection between thankfulness and worship. As you navigate a seemingly unending todo list this Christmas season, don't neglect being thankful. And not just "thanks for your help", I mean deep and genuine thankfulness.  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...

What’s your question about communications? In this episode of the podcast we're digging into what makes up a creative ministry. If you are starting the process of building a new creative ministry from scratch or you are wanting to make sure you know where to focus your efforts as you work to bring health to your existing creative ministry, this episode will help you know where to look. - - -...

What’s your question about communications? If you've ever felt like there isn't enough time to get everything done, it might be worth taking another look at how God works. Believe it or not, you have all the time you need. It might just be that you are trying to do too much too quickly. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime...

What’s your question about communications? For the church communications leaders out there, decision fatigue is real. It seems like a new "must use" strategy emerges every week. It feels like it's impossible to make a good decision for our church. This week on the podcast, we'll look at how some perspective can help us find peace amidst all the decisions and a practical way to...

What’s your question about communications? If you've ever built a brand strategy for your church only to watch ministry leaders regularly ignore it, you aren't alone! But the solutions isn't to just be frustrated about it. The solution is to talk with them about it. This week on the podcast, you'll learn four different ways to communicate the value of a brand strategy to your m...