Daniel Threlfall, Author at Sharefaith Magazine

It’s Not a Rock Concert. It’s a Worship Service

Introducing the topic of “worship music” in a group of Christians is kind of like lighting a match in a propane plant. Things can get hot and damaging real fast. The article you’re about to read (if you cho... Read More...

The Church with No Budget – Saving Money and Still Making a Difference

It can be discouraging. Your weekly church offerings are about the same amount as your childhood piggy bank savings. Maybe you’re in a situation where the building payment takes away 90% of your income. It ... Read More...

Church Is Not Just for Sundays – How Social Media Helps You Stay Connected to Your Congregation Throughout the Week

If we understand that “church” doesn’t refer to brick and mortar, and “Sunday” isn’t the only day that spiritual activity can happen, it ought to change the way we live. One aspect that it may change is the lev... Read More...

Effective Planning for the Church Administrator

Plan or die. It’s the way of life for a church administrator. The ability to plan is as necessary to a church administrator as having hands is necessary to a professional violinist. An administrator has to ... Read More...

10 Ways to Assure Maximum Attendance for Your Church Event

Here’s the scenario. You’re planning a weekend of special meetings with a guest speaker. Since you are the senior pastor for the church of 250, you’ve spent a lot of time planning the event, arranging the m... Read More...

Creative Worship—The Power of Variety in Worship

Creative worship—the act of intentionally promoting better focus upon God—doesn’t just happen. How can you enhance creative worship in your services, and thus exalt God? Through variety. ... Read More...

Creative Worship Must Engage the Worshippers

What do you think of when you hear the term creative worship? I’ve heard of some churches that have done some pretty crazy things in their worship service—swinging from the balcony, having the pastor dress ... Read More...

Creative Worship – Keeping God at the Center of Our Worship

Which of the following is true worship? A mega church rocking with amped-up music and a talented team of professional musicians jamming on instruments. Finely dressed churchgoers sitting mildly in row... Read More...

10 Ways to Increase Fellowship among Churchgoers

Most churches could use a boost in their level of fellowship. Here is how to encourage your members to have more—and better—fellowship. ... Read More...

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