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Dumb Questions Heard in Church

February 1, 2012 by Thom Schultz 10 Comments

No wonder most people walk away from church with little to show for it. Recent Barna research revealed that most people (61 percent) cannot recall gaining any spiritual insights the last time they attended church. Part of the problem stems from uninspiring content—answering questions no one is asking. (I recently sat through a sermon about [...]

6 Keys to Power Up Your Message With Video

January 26, 2012 by Thom Schultz 24 Comments

You can move—or distract—your audience with video. The motion picture can help you drive home a point, or drive aimlessly into oblivion. I’ve seen churches make good use of video, and not so good use. I’ve watched the searing story of a faith-filled church member who was dying from a terminal illness. And I’ve sat [...]

Your Last Sermon: Memorable or Forgettable?

October 19, 2011 by Thom Schultz 6 Comments

What was the point of the last sermon you heard? Over the years, I’ve interviewed church-goers on Wednesdays. I asked them what they remember from the previous weekend’s sermons. Their answers are pretty similar. I’ve seen little difference in their responses due to parishioner demographics, or church size. You can see what they said. Watch this brief [...]

Dumb Questions Heard in Church

6 Keys to Power Up Your Message With Video

Your Last Sermon: Memorable or Forgettable?

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