Five Ways to Make Christmas Count
Christmas is a big deal. It’s a special season. Church attendance swells with people who haven’t been to church since Easter. Here are five ways… Read More »Five Ways to Make Christmas Count
Tips for an Effective Christmas Eve Service
Most churches have many special services at Christmas time. One of the most popular services is on Christmas Eve. As Christ followers, worship of Jesus… Read More »Tips for an Effective Christmas Eve Service
Technology in Ministry: Building “New Beginnings and Real Relationships”
We recently sat down with Kevin Harrison, the executive pastor of in Moore, S.C., to talk about the technological resources the church has implemented and… Read More »Technology in Ministry: Building “New Beginnings and Real Relationships”
Ideas to Impact Orlando is Coming!
I can honestly say that our 2012 conference was one of the best yet. Some said it was the best! But what’s really exciting is… Read More »Ideas to Impact Orlando is Coming!
When people fall between the cracks
At our annual Ideas to Impact Conference earlier this year, I met a PDS client named Diane Geschwind, who works for St. Christopher’s Parish in Baldwin, N.Y. Diane talked to me about why she works for the church. To her, it boiled down to connecting with people. That’s what the church is about.
Impactful Ideas…
ACS Technologies recently held our 25th annual conference: Ideas to Impact 2012. It’s been an amazing journey from the 1st conference way back in the… Read More »Impactful Ideas…
A Spark to Start
Last week was one of my favorite ones of the year – ACST Conference. I love the time to hear from our clients what they… Read More »A Spark to Start
A Busy Week at the 2012 Ideas to Impact Conference
Our meeting in Atlanta last week has to be the best conference ever – this year’s attendance of 850 clients was a record year. We were able to take more of our staff this year and when you include clients, staff, and exhibitors, there were 1000 people at the conference.
Start Packing Now
I am a planner. I am not really a “fly by the seat of my pants” person. So, with that I have a philosophy on… Read More »Start Packing Now
Herding Cats: Why church structure?
Even Moses faced opposition when he came down from Mount Sinai with the Ten Commandments! Why do we think it’s so bad that we’ll face opposition – or even step on congregants’ toes – if we change the way we’re doing things?
3 Ways to Use Your Influence for Change | from #Impact12 speaker Nicole Unice
When you think of change—implementing something new, shifting something existing or removing something old—what do you feel? Do you get excited? Are you hesitant or scared? Here are a few ways to make change more effective in your community.
A letter of encouragement and prayer
I remember the days when I was on church staff and if you’re anything like me it wasn’t uncommon to periodically find myself feeling overwhelmed, and perhaps even a bit discouraged. Not because I didn’t like what I was doing but because some of my projects and/or workload seemed like I was making absolutely no progress.