Every once in awhile, you have an idea for a sermon series. You really feel God is calling you to do it, but you know that your church staff has been in continual overdrive with no letup for far too long. Their plates are already full to overflowing, and their creativity has run dry. That’s my word – at least for today – for borrowing materials from other churches who have done something similar. Graphics, videos, services ideas, etc… Most churches are happy to oblige, if you just ask. You don’t want this to be your strategy 100% of the time, but – on occasion – it makes sense. Remember, it usually makes sense to use the best ideas available – not just your ideas. That has something to do with humility, I think… : )
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I'm a Christian, a husband, a dad, a son, a pastor, a consultant, a musician, a writer, and bits and pieces of a bunch of other things. My work life has followed three main phases - business to teaching to church. I was the Weekend Services Pastor for nine years at Northview Church, an awesome church in the Indianapolis suburbs. I used to work for Willow Creek, another awesome church in the Chicago area. Plus I've written for various magazines and websites, and other freelancy sorts of things... My life mission is to help the church be as excellent as it can be.
Oh yeah - the name's Greg. Greg Wallace. But not the race car driver or the major league pitcher or the British celebrity chef. Just the creative worship guy. Hi.
It's my hope that these ideas, musings, rants, raves, etc... will inspire you. They're just my opinions - but again, I hope that they'll help to inspire you. Because the church really, really needs inspired creative types. If you're a creative type (and most people are, deep-down), ask God for help. Then take any ideas that are useful to you - borrow them, nab them, use them, adapt them - and make them into something greater...
You can head over to my Instagram site for an abundance of shorter posts: creativeworshipideas. If you're looking for consulting - especially on weekend services, team leadership or multi-site strategies - I'd love to help. Just message me here, and I'll be in touch - Greg
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