Gerry was an amazing pastor. He could do just about anything. He had a blazing intellect, and could exposit a passage like you wouldn’t believe. His skills in counseling were outstanding. He did amazing things with the youth group and children’s program. Attendance grew under his leadership. He launched new programs and carried out the vision of the church in a way that no pastor had done before him. When it finally happened, no one saw it coming.

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Churches today do video. Sharefaith is helping them do it. The time will come, however, when you want to take video to the next level, with sophisticated editing and extra effects. There’s a problem. Video editing software is often very expensive. How do you do refine video and enhance church video experience without robbing from your building fund or causing no small stir at the next business meeting? Continue reading “Video in Your Church: Our Top Pick for Best Budget Video Editing Software for Churches” »

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The advent of church media has created a whole new niche specialty—the tech-guru, ministry-oriented, servant-hearted, constantly-available, people-person, constantly-learning, gadget-laden, ultra-flexible, somewhat-cool, leadership-capable, detail-oriented, administratively-savvy, always-punctual, oh-so-dependable, and willing-to-do-it-all-for-no-pay-or-next-to-nothing. It’s the church Media Director. Continue reading “How to Find the Right Person to Head Your Church Media Department” »

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Whatever your church is doing for the Fourth of July, Sharefaith can help. If you haven’t done so yet, be sure to check out the Fourth of July media collection. We’ve got music videos, video loops, July 4th PowerPoints, July 4th Bulletin Covers, and July 4th Clip-art that will help your celebration.

Remember, if you have any questions about using our resources or other church-related issues, please let us know. We’re here to help, and we want to give you the knowledge and resources that will take you to the next level.

If you’re not yet a member of Sharefaith, why not start right now with the July 4th collection. This is a special day that comes around just once a year. A one-year Sharefaith membership costs just less than $100, and you will be able to use anything on the site with no limits. Click here to get started.

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If you think about it too long, it can be depressing. Mark Sauder. Tiger Woods. Mark Sanford. John Kerry. John Ensign. Ted Haggard. The list of celebrities, politicians, Christian leaders, and others whose names have filled tabloids and hit headlines is only representative of the moral destruction that wreaks havoc on the church and tears apart Christian families. Continue reading “What Ever Happened to the Men’s Accountability Group?” »

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An article about the importance of the Bible is often regarded of as one of two things: 1) passé, or 2) cliché. Without descending into cliché, it is important to remind ourselves of the absolute essential nature of the Bible. Bible study is not merely an optional activity for superspiritual people with extra time on their hands. It is the obligation and delight of every believer. The Word of God is the compass for every believer’s life. Continue reading “The Bible – Using the Word of God as Your Compass” »

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You’ve seen it done before. It’s a slideshow at a wedding, perhaps–pictures from childhood to adulthood and marriage, slowly fade from frame to frame, as sentimental music plays simultaneously. Every wondered how to make your own tear-jerking slideshow in PowerPoint–complete with music? Adding music to a PowerPoint slideshow can be an effective way to improve your worship media. It’s not hard to do. Here’s how. Continue reading “How to Add Music to a PowerPoint Presentation” »

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So maybe you’re not quite ready for Sunday to get here. It’s a big day – Father’s Day – and you wish that you had some more time to prep things, especially from a media standpoint. We understand. That’s why we wanted to point you to our total Father’s Day resource on Sharefaith.com. We have tons of stuff–all the media you need, really–to have a great Father’s Day service.

Check out these categories.
Father’s Day Music Video.
Father’s Day Video
Father’s Day PowerPoint Templates
Father’s Day Bulletin Covers
Father’s Video Loops
Father’s Day Clip-Art

There are so many resources that it can be a bit overwhelming just to pick one out. So, if you’d like us to simply hand you a recipe for a great Father’s Day service, here’s what you can do.

• Download this Father’s Day video to use as a sermon intro.
• Use this Father’s Day Welcome Video Loop before the service begins.
• This Father’s Day Worship Video Background can be used during the songs, the sermon, or at the conclusion of the service.
• Use this Father’s Day PowerPoint for your sermon notes.
• Here is the Father’s Day bulletin cover for the service.
• A Father’s Day clipart will work well in your bulletin.

If you aren’t actually a member of Sharefaith, don’t worry either. Now is a great time to launch a new membership. Literally within minutes of clicking here, you can be a full-fledged member (for a whole year) and get all the Father’s Day resources you need–plus more! (Click here to sign up and access a 15% off coupon.)

Happy Father’s Day!

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So maybe you’re not quite ready for Sunday to get here. It’s a big day – Father’s Day – and you wish that you had some more time to prep things, especially from a media standpoint. We understand. That’s why we wanted to point you to our total Father’s Day resource on Sharefaith.com. We have tons of stuff–all the media you need, really–to have a great Father’s Day service.

Check out these categories.
Father’s Day Music Video.
Father’s Day Video
Father’s Day PowerPoint Templates
Father’s Day Bulletin Covers
Father’s Video Loops
Father’s Day Clip-Art

There are so many resources that it can be a bit overwhelming just to pick one out. So, if you’d like us to simply hand you a recipe for a great Father’s Day service, here’s what you can do.

• Download this Father’s Day video to use as a sermon intro.
• Use this Father’s Day Welcome Video Loop before the service begins.
• This Father’s Day Worship Video Background can be used during the songs, the sermon, or at the conclusion of the service.
• Use this Father’s Day PowerPoint for your sermon notes.
• Here is the Father’s Day bulletin cover for the service.
• A Father’s Day clipart will work well in your bulletin.

If you aren’t actually a member of Sharefaith, don’t worry either. Now is a great time to launch a new membership. Literally within minutes of clicking here, you can be a full-fledged member (for a whole year) and get all the Father’s Day resources you need–plus more! (Click here to sign up and access a 15% off coupon.)

Happy Father’s Day!

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When it comes to churches, is bigger really better? There is a common assumption among church leaders and church attendees, that the bigger the church is, the better they are doing. More members, a bigger budget, a new building, additional programs, and better technology are commonly seen as really good things. But are they really?

Continue reading “The Megachurch Mentality – Being the Best, Biggest and Most Advanced” »

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