I would like advice on a big screen TV for church

JD Miller

We are making some updates to our small church. We have used a projector in the past, but it is a cheap one and it is not really clear and it does not always work reliably. Because of some changes we made, we would need a new screen in a new location. Thus, we are considering updating to a big screen TV since it has so many options for linking technology etc. We expect that the maintenance will be easier and that it will be much more user friendly.

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The Frankenstein Sermon

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“A Frankenstein sermon is one where all of the constituent homiletic pieces of an expositional sermon may be present, but it’s lacking the vivifying force that should bring the sermon to life.” - 9 Marks

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On Crafting a Good Sermon: Qualities & Pieces

Aaron Blumer

As I approach my 60th year of life, I find myself more aware of things I’ve learned that I should try to pass on to future generations. One of those skillsets is how to craft a good sermon. I still have room for improvement, but I do have an approach to sermon-crafting and delivery that a fair number of preachers could learn something from.

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Chuck Swindoll Announces Retirement

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“…he will preach his final sermon as pastor in October…. Still, at almost 90 years old, Swindoll insists his age will not keep him from continuing to serve in other ministry-related capacities.” - MinistryWatch

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Tips for Shaping the Sunday Gathering

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“…since ordering my church’s worship is a part of my job, I knew I needed some help. I needed to get organized. For pastors like me, here are some tips for getting organized for the task.” - 9 Marks

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A Postmortem on the PM Service

M.R. Conrad

The handwriting was already on the wall before the pandemic killed it. Attendance at the evening service of a typical Bible-preaching church in America has been plummeting for years. Many abandoned it long before COVID restrictions forced each church to evaluate what was truly essential to its ministry. While some resolutely returned to the old schedule, many dropped their evening service in the subsequent years.

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