‘Beyond your walls’: Boosting your church livestream
November 1, 2025
If your church is livestreaming services each week, congratulations—you’re reaching far beyond your walls.
Phil Cooke
First person: Handling church trolls online
October 21, 2025
I’ve consulted with hundreds of churches over the years, and sadly, online trolls are a common enemy shared by some of the most effective churches in America.
First person: What do you do with these books?
October 2, 2025
There are two answers – one is for the organization, and the other is for private individuals.
First person: Churches and TV commercials
August 31, 2025
I’m always thrilled when local churches make the decision to share their story on local TV.
First person: A critical ministry role some may overlook
June 17, 2025
Sound engineers? Your role is far more critical than audio levels, EQ and running a sound board.
First person: I simply showed up and this happened
June 6, 2025
There’s no question that showing up on that particular day gave my speaking career a jumpstart. Show up. It could change your future.
First person: Pastors and ministry leaders, stop drinking your own Kool-Aid
May 12, 2025
When the problem is with the leader, in almost every case, it starts when that pastor or ministry leader starts drinking his or her own Kool-Aid.
First person: Mom had some pretty tough rules. Here’s what I learned.
May 1, 2025
“Along the way, my mom had some pretty tough rules that have mostly fallen out of fashion since those days. But after a few decades, I wonder if they weren’t so bad.”
First person: Finding the line on technology detracting from worship?
April 22, 2025
Recently, I’ve seen many social media posts about how modern technology like lighting, fog machines, stage design and more detract from worship.
First person: Before we criticize, we should remember these tips
April 13, 2025
Before we criticize, remember that these believers also work behind the scenes, sometimes in hostile environments, sharing their faith in places we don’t know.
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