144 Hours = $2,000 or $97

I hate saying no to church ministries. I’m pretty sure you do, too. But, chances are, you are also living in the same reality as I am and the reality is that with only 24 hours in a day, there’s only so much you can do. As a media pastor, I spent countless hours making one-off promos and video spots for a one-time event or for a ministry need. I didn’t mind the work, but it sure didn’t come fast or easy. Then my friends at WorshipHouseMedia.com came along and created a one-stop-shop for any of us to get a video that would save us hours/days/weeks for just a few bucks thanks to the supply/demand side of capitalism.

But even that had its limitations, because when you needed dozens of different videos and elements the cart became expensive. Then I heard from a guy who took this Groupon idea and wrapped it around stuff churches would want and called it only144.com. In this particular instance, they’ve taken about $2,000 worth of video content and have worked out an insane bundle deal for 97 bucks. The catch is that it ends on Thursday, Feb 2nd at Noon.

See, that’s how they sorta made it like Groupon, but these deals only last 144 hours and won’t happen again for at least a year. So, when I heard about this one, I had to share it, even though it’s about halfway done.

I don’t know very many churches – even some of the really big ones – that wouldn’t want a ton of great video content (openers, bumpers, promos, etc.) – all made so that your church can use them – for $97. It’s a once-a-year kind of deal, so check it out before it ends on Thursday, February 2nd at Noon.

At $97 you’ll kick yourself if you end up doing another all-nighter working on another one-off video when you could have had a freakin’ library of them at your fingertips. Don’t be lame. Don’t kick yourself later. Be smart and take all the credit later.

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Church Committees: The Good And The Bad

Over at Dictionary.com, the following is offered as a definition of a committee:

“A group of people officially delegated to perform a function, such as investigating, considering, reporting, or acting on a matter.”

I’d like to make this disclaimer: I am not anti-accountability, but I am anti-committee when the committee tries to rule.

And now, my two quick stories to illustrate why I feel this way.

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Church Hospitality: On Purpose

In my travel and consulting with churches, I’ve had the chance to see a lot (hundreds) of varying denominations (and non-denoms). Across the board, I have to tell you about two things that discourage me in most (90% or more) of these churches: a notable lack of an intentional and friendly hospitality ministry.

When I first drive up to a church campus, I start looking for the most important first impressions: happy, welcoming people! If they’re not in the parking lot waving me in and helping out, I feel as though I’m going to be the outsider that isn’t welcomed. Let’s face it, unless there’s plenty of easy-to-read signage, I won’t know where to park.

• Will there be first-time visitor parking?
• How will I find it?
• If I have kids, how can I park near the preschool/children’s areas.

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