by Greg Atkinson | Jan 28, 2019 | Attractional, Branding/Design, Church 2.0, Church Media, church planting, Churches, Communication, Consulting, Continuing Education, Creativity, Ideas, Innovation, Leadership, Media ministry, Multi-site, Outreach, Preaching, Random Thoughts, Social Media, Training, Web 2.0, Worship Leading, Worship resources
Let me preface what I’m about to write by saying that basic and foundational things like prayer, discipleship, and evangelism (having an externally-focused church as I’ve stated before) are all a given. Each church should take the Great Commission...
by Greg Atkinson | Jan 14, 2019 | Addiction, Attractional, Church 2.0, church planting, Churches, Communication, Continuing Education, Devotional, Greg's Favorites, Ideas, Innovation, Internet Links, Intros and Announcements, Leadership, Missional, Multi-site, Outreach, Preaching, Pride, Random Thoughts, Worship Leading, Worship resources
I’m going to list the most beautiful churches in the world. Are you ready? Follow me: If I said, You have a beautiful church, would you reply, Thanks. When did you visit our building? or would you reply Thanks. Who did you meet? It’s simple and subtle, but...
by Greg Atkinson | Aug 13, 2018 | Attractional, church planting, Churches, Communication, Conferences, Consulting, Continuing Education, Creativity, Discipleship, Diversity, Events and Seminars, First Impressions, Greg's Favorites, Guest Services, Hospitality, Ideas, Innovation, Intros and Announcements, Leadership, Mental Health, Missional, Multi-site, Music, Outreach, Preaching, Random Thoughts, Secret Shopper, Social Media, Training, Travel, Web 2.0, Worship Leading, Worship resources
I love taking online relationships and going to the next level by meeting in person and even breaking bread. This is one of the joys of travel. I’ve had several meetups this year and am looking forward to more! I announce national meetups, giveaways, and links...
by Greg Atkinson | Aug 1, 2018 | Addiction, Attractional, Blogs, Branding/Design, Church 2.0, Church Media, church planting, Church video, Churches, Communication, Companies, Conferences, Consulting, Continuing Education, Creativity, Devotional, Events and Seminars, Financial, FREE, Greg's Favorites, Homosexual issues, Ideas, Innovation, Internet Links, Intros and Announcements, Leadership, Media ministry, Missional, Multi-site, Music, Outreach, Preaching, Random Thoughts, Social Justice, Social Media, Training, Web 2.0, Worship Leading, Worship resources
Before I tell you why I blog, let me start with how I got into blogging. In the summer of 2006, my friend Don Chapman of WorshipIdeas.com, was visiting me in Dallas. I was driving to Oklahoma City to speak at a conference and Don came with me. It was about a 3 hour...
by Greg Atkinson | Jul 3, 2018 | Church Media, Holidays
Tomorrow we celebrate the 4th of July with family and friends. Sometimes, as Americans, we can take our freedom for granted. I encourage you to watch this video from my friends at Igniter Media to remind you what others around the world have to go through and how they...