by Justin Trapp | Mar 17, 2016 | Creativity
My good friends (and twin brothers) Josh and Jon Bailey are the founders of Lightstock, a faith based stock photography website. Recently they discovered, one their photos was featured on the cover of National Geographic Magazine. I asked him to let me interview him...
by Justin Trapp | Aug 21, 2015 | Creativity, God, Preaching
I see preachers today erring in one of two directions and rarely finding the balance. That is, some preachers are grounded in the world of the Bible and committed to the text, but when they preach they’re dull and lifeless. They put their people to sleep. On the...
by Justin Trapp | Nov 29, 2014 | Creativity, Leadership, Preaching
Almost instantaneously, sermon series have taken the preaching world by storm. Visit a handful of church websites and you’re bound to find a majority promoting their hot, new sermon series. Despite the popularity of sermon series, many ministers still view them with...
by Justin Trapp | Nov 23, 2014 | Communication, Creativity, Leadership, Preaching
The average attention span of an adult is about five minutes. The average weekly sermon is 30-40 minutes. This can be a problem. If you’re a pastor, you might notice individuals nodding off or reaching for their phones during your messages. What can you do to help...
by Justin Trapp | Nov 15, 2014 | Communication, Creativity, Preaching
Media is a powerful thing. When employed correctly, it can enhance the communication of God’s Word and add a sense of freshness to your messages. Used haphazardly though, videos, photos, and slides can become a huge distraction to the audience. Here are five tips that...
by Justin Trapp | Oct 31, 2014 | Creativity
If you feel intimidated by photoshop, stumped for creativity or just want to get better at designing, the Church Graphics Handbook is just what you are looking for. My friend, Brady Shearer just released this incredible resource for churches. You can get access to...
