Articles in Worship

The Connect Factor - Seven Pre-Service Disconnects

Published by Bob Chambless on September 11th 2009

While many people without church homes visit a church on Easter and Christmas, church leaders often struggle getting these guests to return for a second Sunday. Research studies reveal that people decide whether they will return to a church within the first four to eight minutes of arriving to the church.  This is before they hear the first song or any of the sermon.  People want to connect right away.  Unfortunately, too many disconnects early in their visit can mean they leave and never return.

The Connect Factor

Published by Bob Chambless on August 26th 2009

Get connected.  Get plugged in.  Get in touch.  Establish relationships.  Become joined, united or linked.  These are all reasons people join a church or any organization.  People want to connect – to God, to believers, and to the world. People are seeking to be united with other believers and with God. 

Desperately Seeking

Published by Todd Parr on August 3rd 2009

As I stood in an unfamiliar church and began to worship to the music, something wonderful happened.  Every time a lyric talked about Jesus bringing change or healing into a life, people began to cheer, clap and celebrate.  If you walked into this service without knowing the full story, you might miss the impact of the scene.  It was a worship time connected to a Celebrate Recovery group…it was amazing.

Enter

Published by Bob Chambless on July 1st 2009

I had the opportunity to attend the Enter conference at New Life Church in Colorado Springs this past week.  The conference was well done with great speakers and several break-out opportunities.  Here are a few “take-a-ways” that had an impact on me.

Ways to Use Social Media for Today’s Church

Published by Bob Chambless on June 17th 2009

How can I use social media at my church?  Here are 7 key social media tools every church should be using today.

Worship Transitions

Published by Bob Chambless on November 26th 2008

Want to cause a senior pastor or worship pastor nightmares?  Just mention these two words and watch beads of sweat appear on the forehead.  Nothing shy of stapling your tongue to the wall can be compared to transitioning a church into different worship styles and expressions.  What is the best approach?