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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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The Rundown on Logos 9 Discounts Disappearing Soon

It’s official: February 1 is your last day to nab launch discounts on the new Logos 9. Log in to see your savings! 

Don’t know what all the excitement is about? Check out this video:

Here’s a look at the discounts ending at 11:59 p.m. (PT) on February 1, with a quick tip before we dive in.   [Read more…]

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5 Functions of the Most Important Role You’re Not Staffing

By Jeff Reed

Back in my early days of ministry, I served at a church that had just hired a new creative director. To some at this church, the idea of a creative director was foreign, and the gossip behind closed doors was that he was becoming the “pastor of Photoshop.” Years later, we can laugh at that church’s lack of vision. Today, it’s obvious to most if not all that ministries need a creative director of some sort. But back in the day? Very controversial. [Read more…]