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There once was a pauper named Char, Whose brown rags proclaimed, “I’m sub-par.” Though a vault he possessed, He lived poor and distressed. So do saints who forget whose they are. Spiritual point: In Christ we already hold “every spiritual blessing” (Eph 1:3). When we ignore that treasure (prayer, Scripture, the Spirit’s power), we eat candle-cooked noodles beside a sack of gold. Open the vault and live rich in Him today.

You don’t need clarity to obey. You need faith. If you're waiting for every detail to make sense before you move, you're not walking by faith, you're walking by sight. Clarity has become the modern excuse for delayed obedience. We say we're "praying about it" when God has already spoken (I'm not downplaying prayer, I'm showcasing delayed obedience). We wait for signs, confirmations, open doors, anything to remove the risk of simply trusting Him. But Abraham didn’t have a map when God told him to go. Noah didn’t have rain when God told him to build. Peter didn’t have solid ground when Jesus said, “Come.” Faith is obedience in motion, even when the outcome is unclear. If you’re a child of God, then trusting your Father should outweigh your need to understand. Leaders: your people are watching not how well you plan, but how deeply you trust. What has God already said that you’re still hesitating to do? Obey first. Clarity sometimes follows the step of faith.

It's easy to say Church marketing is about "marketing." In reality, it's about the Great Commission. Here are 7 steps to growing your congregation: 1️⃣ Begin everything with prayer Before budgets, brainstorms, or briefs, gather your team for a short time of prayer. Ask the Lord to guide your words, align motives with His mission, and open hearts in your community. Prayer shifts marketing from “promotion” to faithful stewardship. 2️⃣ Clarify mission and vision statements People engage when they know why your Church exists and where it’s headed. Take time to refine a single-sentence mission (“We exist to…”) and a vivid, future-focused vision paragraph. Display both on your website, share them from the pulpit, and weave them into every social caption so everyone rows in the same direction. 3️⃣ Identify and understand your audience Walk the streets, study local census data, and talk with members about their neighbors’ real challenges (loneliness, parenting stress, financial pressure, spiritual doubt). When you articulate these hopes and hurts, you can offer messages, events, and ministries that genuinely meet people where they are. 4️⃣ Create a visitor-focused mobile website Your website is the digital greeter at the front door. Feature a clear “Plan Your Visit” button, service times above the fold, and a 90-second welcome video from the Pastor. Ensure every page loads quickly on a phone and that directions, parking tips, and kids-ministry info are just one tap away. 5️⃣ Share life-changing testimonies consistently Nothing communicates the Gospel’s power like real stories. Set up a simple process to capture testimonials: written, audio, or 60-second phone videos. Post one each week and celebrate how God is changing your members' lives. Consistency builds a culture of expectation and encourages others to step forward with their stories. 6️⃣ Send personalized guest follow-ups A warm Sunday greeting is only the beginning. Within 24 hours, send first-time guests a brief text or email that thanks them by name, answers any questions they indicated, and points to one next step relevant to their situation, whether that’s a newcomers’ coffee, a small group, or an opportunity to serve. 7️⃣ Measure results; adjust strategies when needed Pick a handful of metrics that mirror your mission, such as first-time guests, small-group participation, or baptism inquiries. Review them monthly, celebrate what God is doing, and tweak campaigns that aren’t bearing fruit. Data doesn’t drive the mission; it helps you steward resources wisely. 💡 Marketing is ministry in motion. When we pray first, clarify purpose, understand people, and steward every communication channel well, we cultivate fertile soil for Gospel growth. Want practical help applying these steps? Drop a comment or message me. I'm always happy to serve Evangelical Church leaders.

Data shouldn’t feel like quicksand, yet most dashboards leave leaders sinking fast. What if three focused prompts could turn that sludge into a runway? Most teams suffocate under numbers long before an insight sees daylight. A simple loop—Collect → Cluster → Create—elevates ChatGPT from answer-vendor to insight-engine. Picture LEGO bricks: dump every piece, sort by shape, snap a castle before the coffee cools. You can really turn your outputs around by using this simple 3-step formula I'm about to show you. Ready to let the loop tackle your gnarliest question? Click below to grab the full playbook. #AI #ChatGPT #DataStrategy #Leadership #DecisionMaking

Who is Richard Norris Williams? He's a direct descendant of Benjamin Franklin who had 4 careers but almost didn't have any careers. Read his story at the link below.

Ever woken up to find your Church website suddenly offline? One of our clients could have—and what happened instead shows why all-inclusive hosting/edits makes sense. Many agencies would've handed them a support number, assuming they even noticed the outage. But we just jumped in, contacted GoDaddy, and handled the issue on their behalf. While they were asleep. No per-hour charge (it took several hours to fix it). No waking up to website chaos and wondering who to call. This is the kind of service you get when hosting and website edits are bundled into one fixed monthly price, rather than charging for that per hour. It’s just one of the ways that we serve. We can’t promise we’ll catch every issue the moment it happens (we’re not 24/7), but when something goes wrong, you’re not alone, and you’re not paying extra. It’s peace of mind for Pastors with enough already on their plate. Because Churches should be about their community and congregation, not tech support. If you're tired of patching things alone or paying for every hour something breaks, let's talk. Your Church deserves support that serves like ministry, not like a vending machine. Comment 'SUPPORT' and I'll take it from here.

What if you could start using digital methods to grow your Church? Here are ways you can start today.

In line with our mission to uplift smaller Churches, we have permanently reduced the investment for our top-tier program by 40% and lowered the pricing on several other offerings as well. See the updated plans here: https://lnkd.in/dkJkZ4bM And remember, every Church can still receive a free directory listing on the Evangelical Church Directory at no cost.

Before anyone shakes your hand on Sunday, they’ve already knocked on at least one of three digital doors. And the truth is, most churches don’t realize one of those doors is locked, or worse, invisible. 🔹 Door #1: Your Website 80% of people check a Church’s website before visiting in person. But outdated info, slow load times, and buried service details often send people away. Your homepage should serve like a greeter - clear, warm, and mobile-first. Quick win? Place a “Plan Your Visit” button above the fold and test it on your phone. 🔹 Door #2: Social Media According to Barna, 70% of Christians say churches would benefit from stronger social media outreach. Still, many feeds go silent mid-week or only announce Sunday times. Try this: post two reels a week—Scripture + Story. Use your voice. Ask a question. Invite conversation. Social isn’t about performance, it’s about presence. 🔹 Door #3: Google Search & Ads Top 5 Google results capture 65% of all clicks. If your church isn’t visible here, it’s missing the digital street-front. Claim the free $10K/month Google Ad Grant. Point the local community to a newcomer-friendly landing page and track results. 🚪 Each of these doors isn’t just digital—they’re spiritual thresholds. When opened with intentionality, they become pathways for real people to encounter Jesus. If your Church is ready for growth but unsure where to start, I’d love to help. We offer a free Church Growth Consultation to align your digital presence with your Church's mission. 👉 Drop "GROW" in the comments if you want help.

“Your message is Eternal - our job is to make sure it’s also visible.”

Revolut called to confirm a transaction. At least it seemed legitimate. However... I didn't stay on the line to talk to a "representative". I knew it sounded like a scam. Turns out I was right (and they "called" two times within 5 minutes, too. Here's from their own website: https://lnkd.in/dmpjh6c8 Be wary of online and telephone scams - especially during a time where AI is on the rise. Be more cautious than you used to.

Loved having my parents with me in Târgu Mureș, Romania, these past two weeks. It was tough to see them leave on Thursday, but I’m grateful they could come. That first image is seeing their plane land from the road (my parents had someone drive me - I wasn't driving).

Pastors, are you struggling to see guests return to your Church? The solution might surprise you. Drop “VIDEO” in the comments and I'll send you the full video.

If the Apostle Paul had access to Instagram, you better believe he’d be using it to reach the Gentiles. Paul used every tool available in his time - letters, public debates, ship routes, Roman roads - to spread the Gospel beyond borders. He went where the people were, spoke their language, and met them in their context. Today, the digital world is our Roman road. And social media is one of the most powerful mission fields we’ve ever been given. It’s not about going viral. It’s about being visible, with truth, with compassion, and with the hope of Jesus. We’re called to be faithful sowers of the message that changes everything. Every post, every story, every comment carries the potential to plant a seed. A verse. A testimony. A moment of encouragement. God has always worked through simple obedience. And we don’t know what He might grow from a one-minute reel shared at just the right time. But if we aren’t sowing anything, how can we expect a harvest? This isn’t about algorithms, it’s about availability. It’s time to stop seeing our feeds as distractions and start seeing them as divine opportunities. Let’s reclaim our scroll for the Savior. Let’s flood the digital space with light, not noise. Let’s fill the timeline with truth, not just trends. Your next post might be the first time someone hears about the love of Christ. Use it well. Use it faithfully. Use it for His glory. Need help with Church marketing? Comment GROW.

The cost of doing online ministry is low. The cost of not doing it is eternal. People aren’t sitting in pews on Sunday morning like they used to. But they are holding phones in their hands every single day. If the Gospel isn’t there, what is? The enemy has no problem filling screens with lies, fear, and confusion. Meanwhile, many churches stay silent, waiting for people to come find them. Jesus didn’t wait. He walked to where the people were. He spoke in their language. He stepped into their world. Today, that world is online. Not because we want it to be. But because it is. Ignoring that won’t make it go away. It will only make the Church harder to find. Souls are being shaped in digital spaces, every hour of every day. If your church isn’t speaking there, someone else is. And they’re not preaching truth. It doesn’t take much to start. But it costs everything if we don’t.

The first place most people visit your Church isn’t your building. It’s your online presence. That presence is either opening doors or quietly closing them. People are searching for hope at 11:45 PM, not just at 9:00 AM on Sunday. They’re scrolling, clicking, and wondering if there’s a place for them. And in that moment, your website and social media speak on your behalf. Before they ever meet the Pastor or hear a worship song, they’re forming a first impression. That impression shapes whether they’ll take the next step or quietly move on. So what are they seeing? Is it clear, personal, and centered on the message of Jesus? Or is it outdated, confusing, and filled with broken links and missing details? Does it reflect the heart of your Church—or just a forgotten checklist? You wouldn’t leave your physical front door broken or unmarked. Why ignore the digital one? The front door of your Church has moved. Let’s make sure it’s welcoming. Reach out if you need help with this.

Would you die for someone who ignored you? Jesus did. Romans 5:8 doesn’t say “after we got it together.” It says “while we were still sinners.” At your worst, God chose love. Not tolerance. Not delay. Love. He didn’t wait until you cleaned up. He walked into your mess and called you worth dying for. But that kind of love doesn’t leave you the same. It doesn’t pat you on the back in your chains, it breaks them. The cross wasn’t permission to stay stuck. It was a rescue mission. Grace is free, but it’s not casual. It cost blood, and it calls you higher. You don’t need to perform to earn His love, but you do need to surrender to be transformed by it. When you know you’re truly loved—everything shifts. -You stop hiding. -You stop striving. -You start healing. That love doesn’t just save you, it sends you. You’ve been loved like that. Now go love like that. You were loved at your worst. But you're not staying there. Click below to read the full article.

Discipleship doesn’t stop at the sanctuary door. It lives in livestreams, spreads through stories, and ministers through every message, post, and platform.

Happy Mothers' Day to my mom and to my wife, Magda Woods! I love you both!