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How Removing Hymnals Removes Barriers: 5 Reasons to Go Paperless

open church hymnal being used in a worship service

Confession: I have a soft spot for paper hymnals. 

They keep everyone on the same page, show the lyrics and music, and give you a look at what’s next. Plus, flipping pages can be fun. (Maybe that’s just me?)

But I can’t tell you the last time I used a paper hymnal, even before COVID. 

Onscreen lyrics let me see the worship leader much more easily. They keep my eyes forward and my neck straight. And I don’t have to worry about who touched this hymnal last and whether they washed their hands after grabbing a doughnut before the service.

Why might your church want to do the same and give precedence to onscreen lyrics?  (more…)

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5 Small Group Bible Studies to Kick Off the New Year

Hi there, leader. We see you. 

Adjusting through COVID has been rough for everyone, but even more so for you. 

You’ve got people counting on you and people you want to help, but it’s tough to even get people to talk in small group. You’ve had to figure out how to go online, and you could be addressing more conflict than usual as everyone’s dealt with some heavy things. [Read more…]

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3 Easy Ways to Connect Church Leaders & Members in 2021

If there’s one thing almost all churches can agree on right now, it’s that online communication is important. 

In a survey conducted over the summer, Faithlife found that nearly 80% of churches would not only keep hosting some form of online service but also continue communicating to their church communities through email, social media, website updates, etc.1  [Read more…]