I've been doing this for a long time, and I've learned a thing or two about how the church functions. I am very aware of the constant tug between the lead speaker and the creative arts team when it comes to planning ahead. The creative arts team says, "We have to plan more in advance if we want to really do some good stuff." While the lead speaker says, "I need the freedom and flexibility to change my message at … [Read more...]
Service Planning and Design Operating Procedure
Applying "Workflow" To A Very Critical "Creative" Process In The Church
Purpose The purpose of this operating procedure is to establish, document, and communicate the process for planning and designing weekend services at YOUR CHURCH. Scope The service planning and design process should be used by paid staff and ministry area volunteers as needed for understanding of and participation in planning and design of weekend services at YOUR CHURCH. This process does not include detailed … [Read more...]
The Big Idea
Aligning The Ministries Of Your Church Through Creative Collaboration
Kevin's Review ... Over the years, I've worked with our teaching and creative arts teams to help them improve their processes. What a challenge! Getting something this big and complicated on paper in a way that actually helps, has proven to be quite an effort. At one point along the way, I believe it was 2007, my learning process included attending a Big Idea Breakout Session at a Willow Creek Arts Conference. … [Read more...]