by Greg Atkinson | Apr 4, 2016 | Attractional, Audio, Church 2.0, church planting, Communication, Consulting, Continuing Education, Creativity, Discipleship, Greg's Favorites, Ideas, Innovation, Leadership, Multi-site, Music, Pride, Random Thoughts, Training, Worship Leading, Worship resources
Having been in several churches where we had a guest worship leader come in and lead for the morning, I have some thoughts to share. Know Your Role Your job is not to come in and teach new songs to the congregation. Your job is to fill in and maintain the status quo....
by Greg Atkinson | Mar 28, 2016 | Attractional, Branding/Design, Church 2.0, Church Media, church planting, Church video, Churches, Communication, Conferences, Consulting, Continuing Education, Creativity, Discipleship, Green, Ideas, Innovation, Leadership, Media ministry, Missional, Movies, Multi-site, Music, Outreach, Preaching, Random Thoughts, Social Media, Training, Web 2.0, Worship Leading, Worship resources
So, you made it through the big weekend. Now the real work begins! Now you focus on turning those first-time guests into second time guests. This is where your assimilation process kicks in. I wrote about my process here. I also wrote about taking care of and thanking...
by Greg Atkinson | Mar 2, 2016 | Addiction, Attractional, Branding/Design, Church 2.0, Church Media, church planting, Church video, Churches, Communication, Companies, Conferences, Consulting, Continuing Education, Creativity, Devotional, Discipleship, Greg's Favorites, Hurt and Pain, Ideas, Innovation, Internet Links, Leadership, Media ministry, Missional, Multi-site, Music, Outreach, Preaching, Pride, Random Thoughts, Training, Web 2.0, Worship Leading, Worship resources
We know we all should die to self daily, but seriously – how often do you do a serious heart check? I recently transitioned off a local church staff and had to reassess my heart, think about my identity, remember my calling, and refocus my time and energy. But...
by Greg Atkinson | Feb 22, 2016 | Addiction, Attractional, Church 2.0, church planting, Church video, Churches, Consulting, Continuing Education, Devotional, Discipleship, Greg's Favorites, Hurt and Pain, Innovation, Leadership, Missional, Multi-site, Music, Outreach, Preaching, Pride, Random Thoughts, Worship Leading, Worship resources
Last week my 13 year old son tried out for his middle school’s baseball team. He didn’t make the cut. As a father, this saddens me, but I know it’s a part of growing up and a valid life lesson for him. I gave him the “Michael Jordan got cut...
by Greg Atkinson | Jan 31, 2016 | Attractional, Branding/Design, Church 2.0, church planting, Churches, Communication, Companies, Conferences, Consulting, Continuing Education, Events and Seminars, Financial, Greg's Favorites, Ideas, Innovation, internet campus, Intros and Announcements, Leadership, Multi-site, Outreach, Preaching, Training, Worship resources
Later this month I’ll be attending the XP-Seminar in Dallas, TX with some very good friends of mine. This is THE place for executive pastors and church leaders to learn, network and hangout. The dates are February 17-18. You can enroll HERE. Today is the last...
by Greg Atkinson | Jan 28, 2016 | Attractional, Blogs, Books, Branding/Design, Church 2.0, Church Media, church planting, Church video, Churches, Communication, Companies, Conferences, Consulting, Continuing Education, Creativity, Discipleship, Diversity, Events and Seminars, Greg's Favorites, Ideas, Innovation, internet campus, Internet Links, Intros and Announcements, Leadership, Media ministry, Missional, Multi-site, Music, Outreach, Preaching, Random Thoughts, Reviews, Training, Web 2.0, Worship Leading, Worship resources
A lot of people have heard or read that I’m regularly doing secret shopper or mystery worshiper visits to churches around the country. The question has been raised (and it’s a valid one): Do you need a secret shopper? As someone who takes the mission to...
