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Zero Collective Workshops and Trainings

2026-03-28T21:47:23Z

Zero:

Below you will find the recordings form individual workshop teachings that were held on non all-staff months, as well as other resources.

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4cr5iZTVLKWGn7OeN0tvwuaDQKn6auFn All Workshop Podcast]

==== Workshops: ====
[[Hosting Workshop]]

[[Cultivating a Private Life of Worship]]

[[Leading a Call to Response]]

[[ Church Media Squad]]

[[Discipleship Pathway]]

Capital Campaign with Lynn Bruce

Discipleship Pathway

2026-03-28T21:46:32Z

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2026-03-28T21:46:22Z

Zero:

Discipleship Pathway for The Zero Collective

Zero Collective Workshops and Trainings

2026-03-28T21:41:52Z

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Connecting to the Frontline Printer

2026-02-12T02:26:54Z

Zero:

=== Introduction: ===
To connect to the Frontline printer, regardless of your operating system, you will need to download the driver from Konica to ensure you are able to utilize all the features of the printer, including stapling, and hole punching.

'''Step 1 - Download the Driver'''

https://onyxweb.mykonicaminolta.com/onestopproductsupport?appMode=public&productId=2275

(If this URL doesn't work, search "Konica Minolta Drivers Onyx" from google and click on the link from "onyxweb" Go to the above link and search c651i and click on drivers. From the drop-down menu select your operating system.
[[File:Konica Download Page.png|center|thumb]]
'''Step 2 - Install the Driver'''

Unzip the downloaded file and open the folder.

Mac: Click into the "Letter" folder and select the .pkg file. Follow all the prompts to complete the setup.

Windows: Click on the Setup.exe

'''Step 3 - Add the Printer to your Device'''

'''Mac:'''

- Open system settings and search "printers"

- Click on "printers and scanners"

- Press plus icon beneath the printer list (or the button that says "add printer, scanner, or fax") C

- Select the globe icon labeled "IP" at the top of the window

- Enter the IP address: 10.0.0.38

- Choose the protocol "AirPrint"

- You may change the name of the printer to whatever you like

- Ensure the device dropdown has changed to BizHub 650i, or select it from the dropdown menu. Click save.

'''Windows:'''

- Search Printers and Scaners in the settings

- Click Add Device

- Select Konica Minolta c651i from the options and select add device

- If needed: select add manually

- Choose the checkbox Add a printer using IP Address

- Change Device type to "TCP/IP Device"

- Enter 10.0.0.38 as the IP address

- Press next until you can change the name to whatever you like

HR

2026-02-10T18:03:03Z

Zero: /* Forms */Michigan Minimum Wage Labor Law Poster

Below you will find relevant links for Human Resources activities. If you have any questions, please reach out to finance@zerocollective.org

== Forms ==
[[Mileage|Mileage Reimbursement]]

[[Michigan Minimum Wage Labor Law requirements]]

== Documents ==
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YO5BwSRgIjptejlNtqI9MZ8VCZVsi4ZsSpgo1BV0WMg/pubhtml?gid=831737046&single=true Zero Collective Org Chart]

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YO5BwSRgIjptejlNtqI9MZ8VCZVsi4ZsSpgo1BV0WMg/pubhtml?gid=556035627&single=true Frontline Org Chart]

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YO5BwSRgIjptejlNtqI9MZ8VCZVsi4ZsSpgo1BV0WMg/pubhtml?gid=637293272&single=true Center Org Chart]

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YO5BwSRgIjptejlNtqI9MZ8VCZVsi4ZsSpgo1BV0WMg/pubhtml?gid=373641324&single=true New Life Org Chart]

[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YO5BwSRgIjptejlNtqI9MZ8VCZVsi4ZsSpgo1BV0WMg/pubhtml?gid=1792245202&single=true Story Org Chart]

Michigan Minimum Wage Labor Law requirements

2026-02-10T18:02:52Z

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2026-02-10T18:01:45Z

Zero:

The story church audio

2026-01-18T23:34:45Z

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Patch Sheets

The Story Church Worship Arts

2026-01-18T23:33:56Z

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Audio

Pro Presenter

Story

2026-01-18T23:31:57Z

Zero:

== Below you will find links to Story Specific Pages ==
[[The Story Church Worship Arts]]

Hosting Workshop

2025-11-17T14:43:35Z

Zero:

'''[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Lf_kp-acUvR-Ri5jLvjdTu5TisG-dBWr/edit Hosting Workshop Slides]( Google Sheet)'''

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfROF3U-IAM Video] ( Click video to watch)

Here’s my goals for us today

# Elevate the role of hosting. It’s an important role
# Give you some tips/tricks to do it well
# Have some fun

Here’s what we’re going to cover today, in our time.

# WHY IS HOSTING IMPORTANT
# WHAT HOSTING IS NOT
# WHAT HOSTING IS
# HOW TO HOST WELL

But before we do that, I want you to close your eyes and imagine you are watching your favorite movie or TV show. Put yourself in the middle of the it—just before the good part, just before the high point of action. The killer is about to be revealed, or maybe the actors are going to kiss, maybe it’s the car scene. Whatever it is, it’s the pinnacle of the show. Are you there yet? Raise your hand when you’re there. Now open your eyes.

<nowiki>***</nowiki>Bad Commercial*** (video) <nowiki>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICppcKiwrPw</nowiki>

Okay, that’s a bad commercial, but it’s an effective commercial because it draws you away from your movie, your show, your streaming, and causes you to notice it.

You laugh, but unfortunately, this happens often in churches, including some of our Zero Collective churches. The worship team/leader has put in a ton of time and effort picking out songs, practicing, and having his/her team show up early for rehearsal. The communicator or Lead Pastor has put in a ton of time into preparing and listening to God about what He would want him/her to say, and the person in charge of hosting has either not prepared or unfortunately, and maybe unintentionally created a hurdle, a breaking point, a stop if you will in the service because they have not mastered the opportunity to connect the worship with the sermon.

We’ve all been there, experienced this, and felt uncomfortable for the host as well as ourselves. But what if I told you it could have been avoided? What if I said that if the host had simply applied some of the tips we’ll discuss today, things could be different? Would you believe me? But before we get into how, let’s talk about why this matters. We always need to start with the why.

'''WHY IS HOSTING IMPORTANT?'''

Hosting is an opportunity to shepherd God’s people, and whenever you get the chance to shepherd God’s people, it is a rich time connecting them to Him and the other believers.

Here are three reasons why hosting is so important. I’m going to go over these quick, but they are important.

# Sets the Tone and Builds Engagement

The host helps set the emotional and spiritual tone for the service. A warm, authentic, welcoming host invites people in—especially guests—helping them feel seen and included. Effective hosting bridges the gap between “watching” and “participating,” drawing the congregation into the worship experience rather than leaving them as observers.

# '''Creates Transitions and Flow'''

Hosting provides the connective thread that ties together songs, prayer, teaching, and other elements. Without it, the service can feel disjointed or abrupt. A skilled host introduces moments smoothly, explains what’s coming next, and keeps focus on the purpose of each part—worshiping God.

# Bridges the Gap

Hosting balances the sacred flow of worship with practical communication—like explaining the next steps, giving opportunities for people to give, or talking about special events—without breaking the flow of the worship. This allows people to experience God and understand how to take action in the church.

So, those are the three reasons WHY hosting is important. Now, let’s discuss what hosting is; however, I’ve found it’s sometimes easier to define what something is NOT before we define what it is. So, here’s the top 5 things Hosting is not…

'''HOSTING IS NOT'''

* Hosting is NOT a commercial interruption to the service.
* Hosting is NOT about the person hosting. Please don’t make it about you.
* Hosting is NOT you trying to sell people on something.
* Hosting is NOT the time for your stand-up comedy routine.
* Hosting is NOT a time to make announcements; although you will be conveying information, you are NOT making announcements. In fact, eliminate that word from your vocabulary regarding hosting.

So if Hosting is not any of those things, what is it?

'''WHAT IS HOSTING'''

Hosting is an '''opportunity''' to do three things.

# Welcome and Connect.

Hosting helps set the tone for the entire service. It’s the ministry of hospitality—welcoming people warmly, creating a sense of belonging, and preparing hearts to engage with God. A good host bridges the gap between the platform and the congregation, making everyone feel seen and valued, whether they’re first-time guests or longtime members.

# Guide people through the service.

Hosting provides direction and flow. The host helps transition between moments—worship, announcements, offering, and teaching—in a way that keeps people spiritually focused and emotionally connected. Through tone, words, and posture, the host invites people to encounter God, not just attend a service.

# Represent the culture and vision of the church.

The way a host communicates tells the congregation what it values. The person hosting embodies the church’s heart, its joy, its authenticity, and its mission. This person reinforces the “why” behind what the church does and models the culture to the congregation. This is why finding the right person to host is so important! Not everybody who hosts for you represents your church well. So here’s my question to the Worship Pastors and Pastors in the room: Do your hosts represent the culture and vision of your church, or are they simply people who are willing to do it because no one else said yes?

Tell Story here of FL and First Impressions Coordinator

'''HOW TO HOST WELL'''

Okay, let’s get into the specifics and practicals of how to do this well. Before we do, let me ask those of you who host a question. Do you get nervous before hosting?

Me too. It’s good to be nervous because it shows you care. But here’s the deal: I can’t promise you won’t get nervous, but I can promise that if you prepare well, you won’t be nearly as nervous. Because this system works—I know I’ve used it, and I still use it every time.

So let’s jump in, How to Host well…First thing you’re going to need to do it well, is you need a bunch of information.

# Connect with both the Worship Pastor and Communicator '''BEFORE''' you host
## From the Worship Pastor:
### What needs to be communicated
### How often are you on stage (1x, 2x, more?)
### How much time do you have each time
### Are there any special parts to the worship service
#### Baptism
#### Communion
#### Salvation response
#### Child Dedication
### What song are you coming up after
#### Does the song end high or low energy(match the energy of the room)
### What mic are you supposed to use
### vii.Where are you supposed to stand
#### Do you have room to walk around, or will you block the cameras
### viii.Are the slides in the proper order for what you are communicating and are they accurate?
### What camera should you pay close attention to
## From the Communicator:
### What is the message about
### What is his/her main point
### What does he/she hope people take away from today
### Ask this question, “How best can I set you up today?”

Ok, now that you have all that information, you can go and host, right? NO! Now actually comes the challenging part: you have to take all that information and put it in some logical order

# Gather the information you need to communicate and look for a theme. Think of a theme as a thread. You are stringing together a bunch of random things with one single thread. What is your thread? How are you connecting the song, the information needing to be communicated, and, more than likely, the offering and setting up the communicator’s message with a single thread?

I’ll be honest with you, this is the most challenging part of the process. More than standing up in front of people, more than anything else you’ll do with hosting, finding a great theme is the toughest part of hosting. But here’s the deal: when you find a great theme/thread, hosting is a ton easier.

## Possible Themes:
### Core values
#### Raw/vulnerable
#### Intentional apprenticing
#### Yes, Before How
#### Discerning over Deciding
#### Collaborative
### Prayer
### Community
### Next Steps
### Growth
### Celebration
### vii.Family
### viii.Behind the scenes
### Invitation
### Seasonal
### Belonging
### xii.Purpose
### xiii.Future forward
### xiv.Working together
### New Beginnings
### xvi.Mission
### xvii.Gratitude
### xviii.Hope
### xix.Calling
### xx.Impact

# Now that you have all the information and have decided on a theme, it’s time to discuss the specifics of communicating that information. Do these 3 things, and you’ll knock it out of the park.

* Be Clear
** Know what you are talking about before ever getting up. If you don’t know something, find out FIRST
* Be Concise
** Know your time limits
** People don’t want to hear you ramble on
* Be Consistent
** Be yourself, don’t be someone else.
** Be AUTHENTIC.

# There are four primary sections of Hosting.

## ''Acknowledge the Moment''

### Start your theme/thread here
### This can be a time of prayer, meditation, celebration, or lament.
### IMPORTANT: MATCH the energy of the room
#### If it’s high and upbeat, don’t be a Debbie Downer
#### If it’s slow and somber, don’t come blasting into the room
### Listen to how the Holy Spirit directs you towards

## ''Items to be Communicated''
### Continue your theme/thread.
### Put the items in a logical order for you
#### Do it by date
#### Do it by importance
#### Do it alphabetical
### Know the items/things you need to communicate
#### You don’t need to memorize dates/times; people can read the screen, but give them a reason why it’s important.

## ''Offering''

### Continue your theme/thread.
### Connect a story to giving
#### Stories inspire movement and change. Information doesn’t.
### Don’t use the cop-out of just saying Thank You for your giving
### What does the Bible say about tithes/offerings?
#### Matt 5:17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.
#### Numbers 18:26 “Speak to the Levites and say to them: ‘When you receive from the Israelites the tithe I give you as your inheritance, you must present a tenth of that tithe as the LORD’s offering.
#### Romans 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.
#### Proverbs 3:9-10 Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops; then your barns will overflow, and your vats will brim over with new wine.
### Know the different groups you are speaking to
#### Person that’s never given to a local church before —> Maybe today you need to take that next step
#### Inconsistent givers —> You give irregularly, or you give when you hope to get something in return
#### Regular givers —> What does it mean to do more? Do you need to increase your giving?

## ''Prayer''
### Continue your theme in setting up the message
### Don’t repeat the stuff you already talked about
### This doesn’t need to be long, but it does need to be authentic
### Remember, you’re talking to God, and others are just listening in

'''Last bit of Do’s and Don’ts'''

'''Do’s'''

* Be prepared. I typically spend 2-3 hours preparing to host. It gets faster and easier the more you do it, but I would block out at least a couple of hours getting everything together.
* Be yourself
* Have fun

'''Don’ts'''

* Don’t be a distraction
** Make sure what you wear is not distracting
** Make sure your microphone is not a distraction
** Make sure you don’t just look to one side
** Make sure you don’t just look at the people in the room
* Don’t memorize everything
** Know your theme and know the main details. But don’t memorize it all. Instead, point to the screen for the details. People can read behind you. Your job is to add a reason why this is important.
** They’ll know if it sounds rehearsed or if it sounds fake. People don’t resonate with fake.

'''****PASS OUT SHEETS****'''

OK…let me walk you through a scenario of how I would do a typical hosting on a Sunday morning, and then we’ll give some people a chance to try it as well.

''' HOSTING WORKSHEET DATE Sunday, Nov. 2'''

'''From the Worship Pastor: Corey Post_________'''

** What needs to be communicated?
*** Mission’s Giving Fund
*** Mission’s Reach the Forgotten
*** Baptism
*** Offering
** How often am I on stage (1x, 2x, more?)
*** One time, but includes an Acknowledgement of the Moment at the start
** How much time do I have?
*** 7 minutes
** Are there any special parts to the worship service?
*** No
** What song am I coming up after?
*** Great is thy Faithfulness (ends low)
** What mic am I supposed to use?
*** Handheld by the stage marked “host”
** Where am I supposed to stand?
*** Stand to the right of the podium, not to block the TV
** Are the slides in the proper order for what I’m communicating?
*** They’ll come up in order unless you change them
** What camera should I pay close attention to?
*** The one directly in front of you

'''From the Communicator: Brian Blum_____________'''

* What is the message about?
** We’re in a sermon series titled Brick By Brick.
* What is his/her main point?
** Clarifying Expectations
* What does he/she hope people take away from today?
** Clear expectation of discipleship vertically and clear expectations for our relationships horizontally
* Ask this question, “How best can I set you up today?”
** Get my name right this time ☺.

''' HOSTING WORKSHEET'''

'''Questions?'''

* What do the items that need to be communicated, the message, giving, and the song have in common? A lot of mission stuff, faithful, clarity
* Are there any simple themes from the list below? Faithfulness and Gratitude
* If not, what thread/theme can I easily remember? Family

'''Thread/Themes'''

Core values

Raw/vulnerable

Intentional apprenticing

Yes, Before How

Discerning over Deciding

Collaborative

Prayer

Community

Next Steps

Growth

Celebration

Family

Faithfulness

Behind the scenes

Invitation

Seasonal

Belonging

Purpose

Future forward

Working together

New Beginnings

Mission

Gratitude

Hope

Calling

Impact

''' HOSTING SCENARIO #1'''

'''From the Worship Pastor:__________________'''

** What needs to be communicated?
*** Connections card
*** Newcomer’s Lunch next Sunday
*** Women’s event on Nov. 10
*** Offering
** How often am I on stage (1x, 2x, more?)
*** One time
** How much time do I have?
*** 6 minutes
** Are there any special parts to the worship service?
*** No
** What song am I coming up after?
*** Cornerstone (ends low energy)
** What mic am I supposed to use?
*** Handheld by the stage marked “host”
** Where am I supposed to stand?
*** Stand to the right of the podium, not to block the TV
** Are the slides in the proper order for what I’m communicating?
*** They’ll come up in order unless you change them
** What camera should I pay close attention to?
*** The one on the back wall

'''From the Communicator:____________________'''

* What is the message about?
** Sermon series titled Overcommitted. Today is overcommitted to appearances
* What is your main point?
** Man looks on the outside, God sees the heart
* What do you hope people take away from today?
** Your identity is in Christ, not the world
* Ask this question, “How best can I set you up today?”
** Have people think through how much time and money they spend on appearances

''' HOSTING SCENARIO #2'''

'''From the Worship Pastor:_____________________'''

** What needs to be communicated?
*** Parent Meeting tonight
*** New Small Groups starting today
*** Newcomer’s Lunch next week
*** Offering
** How often am I on stage (1x, 2x, more?)
*** One time but includes an Acknowledgement of the Moment at the start
** How much time do I have each time?
*** 7 minutes
** Are there any special parts to the worship service?
*** No
** What song am I coming up after?
*** You’ve already won (ends high energy)
** What mic am I supposed to use?
*** Handheld by the stage marked “host”
** Where am I supposed to stand?
*** Stand to the right of the podium, not to block the TV
** Are the slides in the proper order for what I am communicating?
*** They’ll come up in order unless you change them
** What camera should I pay close attention to?
*** The one on the back wall

'''From the Communicator:________________________'''

* What is the message about?
** Sermon series titled Brick By Brick.
* What is your main point?
** God is not afraid of our depths, he desires to dwell in that place
* What do you hope people take away from today?
** People will get in touch with what emotions lie below the surface
* Ask this question, “How best can I set you up today?”
** Identify what’s below the surface in your own “emotional iceberg”

''' HOSTING WORKSHEET'''

'''From the Worship Pastor:_____________________'''

** What needs to be communicated?

** How often am I on stage (1x, 2x, more?)

** How much time do I have each time?

** Are there any special parts to the worship service?

** What song am I coming up after? Does it end high or low?

** What mic am I supposed to use?

** Where am I supposed to stand?

** Are the slides in the proper order for what I am communicating?

** What camera should I pay close attention to?

'''From the Communicator:________________________'''

* What is the message about?

* What is your main point?

* What do you hope people take away from today?

* Ask this question, “How best can I set you up today?”

''' HOSTING WORKSHEET'''

'''Questions?'''

* What do the items that need to be communicated, the message, giving, and the song have in common?
* Are there any simple threads/themes from the list below?
* If not, what thread/theme can I easily remember?

'''Thread/Themes'''

Core values

Raw/vulnerable

Intentional apprenticing

Yes, Before How

Discerning over Deciding

Collaborative

Prayer

Community

Next Steps

Growth

Celebration

Family

Faithfulness

Behind the scenes

Invitation

Seasonal

Belonging

Purpose

Future forward

Working together

New Beginnings

Mission

Gratitude

Hope

Calling

Impact

Hosting Workshop

2025-11-17T14:42:22Z

Zero:

'''[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Lf_kp-acUvR-Ri5jLvjdTu5TisG-dBWr/edit Hosting Workshop Slides]( Google Sheet)'''

Here’s my goals for us today

# Elevate the role of hosting. It’s an important role
# Give you some tips/tricks to do it well
# Have some fun

Here’s what we’re going to cover today, in our time.

# WHY IS HOSTING IMPORTANT
# WHAT HOSTING IS NOT
# WHAT HOSTING IS
# HOW TO HOST WELL

But before we do that, I want you to close your eyes and imagine you are watching your favorite movie or TV show. Put yourself in the middle of the it—just before the good part, just before the high point of action. The killer is about to be revealed, or maybe the actors are going to kiss, maybe it’s the car scene. Whatever it is, it’s the pinnacle of the show. Are you there yet? Raise your hand when you’re there. Now open your eyes.

<nowiki>***</nowiki>Bad Commercial*** (video) <nowiki>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICppcKiwrPw</nowiki>

Okay, that’s a bad commercial, but it’s an effective commercial because it draws you away from your movie, your show, your streaming, and causes you to notice it.

You laugh, but unfortunately, this happens often in churches, including some of our Zero Collective churches. The worship team/leader has put in a ton of time and effort picking out songs, practicing, and having his/her team show up early for rehearsal. The communicator or Lead Pastor has put in a ton of time into preparing and listening to God about what He would want him/her to say, and the person in charge of hosting has either not prepared or unfortunately, and maybe unintentionally created a hurdle, a breaking point, a stop if you will in the service because they have not mastered the opportunity to connect the worship with the sermon.

We’ve all been there, experienced this, and felt uncomfortable for the host as well as ourselves. But what if I told you it could have been avoided? What if I said that if the host had simply applied some of the tips we’ll discuss today, things could be different? Would you believe me? But before we get into how, let’s talk about why this matters. We always need to start with the why.

'''WHY IS HOSTING IMPORTANT?'''

Hosting is an opportunity to shepherd God’s people, and whenever you get the chance to shepherd God’s people, it is a rich time connecting them to Him and the other believers.

Here are three reasons why hosting is so important. I’m going to go over these quick, but they are important.

# Sets the Tone and Builds Engagement

The host helps set the emotional and spiritual tone for the service. A warm, authentic, welcoming host invites people in—especially guests—helping them feel seen and included. Effective hosting bridges the gap between “watching” and “participating,” drawing the congregation into the worship experience rather than leaving them as observers.

# '''Creates Transitions and Flow'''

Hosting provides the connective thread that ties together songs, prayer, teaching, and other elements. Without it, the service can feel disjointed or abrupt. A skilled host introduces moments smoothly, explains what’s coming next, and keeps focus on the purpose of each part—worshiping God.

# Bridges the Gap

Hosting balances the sacred flow of worship with practical communication—like explaining the next steps, giving opportunities for people to give, or talking about special events—without breaking the flow of the worship. This allows people to experience God and understand how to take action in the church.

So, those are the three reasons WHY hosting is important. Now, let’s discuss what hosting is; however, I’ve found it’s sometimes easier to define what something is NOT before we define what it is. So, here’s the top 5 things Hosting is not…

'''HOSTING IS NOT'''

* Hosting is NOT a commercial interruption to the service.
* Hosting is NOT about the person hosting. Please don’t make it about you.
* Hosting is NOT you trying to sell people on something.
* Hosting is NOT the time for your stand-up comedy routine.
* Hosting is NOT a time to make announcements; although you will be conveying information, you are NOT making announcements. In fact, eliminate that word from your vocabulary regarding hosting.

So if Hosting is not any of those things, what is it?

'''WHAT IS HOSTING'''

Hosting is an '''opportunity''' to do three things.

# Welcome and Connect.

Hosting helps set the tone for the entire service. It’s the ministry of hospitality—welcoming people warmly, creating a sense of belonging, and preparing hearts to engage with God. A good host bridges the gap between the platform and the congregation, making everyone feel seen and valued, whether they’re first-time guests or longtime members.

# Guide people through the service.

Hosting provides direction and flow. The host helps transition between moments—worship, announcements, offering, and teaching—in a way that keeps people spiritually focused and emotionally connected. Through tone, words, and posture, the host invites people to encounter God, not just attend a service.

# Represent the culture and vision of the church.

The way a host communicates tells the congregation what it values. The person hosting embodies the church’s heart, its joy, its authenticity, and its mission. This person reinforces the “why” behind what the church does and models the culture to the congregation. This is why finding the right person to host is so important! Not everybody who hosts for you represents your church well. So here’s my question to the Worship Pastors and Pastors in the room: Do your hosts represent the culture and vision of your church, or are they simply people who are willing to do it because no one else said yes?

Tell Story here of FL and First Impressions Coordinator

'''HOW TO HOST WELL'''

Okay, let’s get into the specifics and practicals of how to do this well. Before we do, let me ask those of you who host a question. Do you get nervous before hosting?

Me too. It’s good to be nervous because it shows you care. But here’s the deal: I can’t promise you won’t get nervous, but I can promise that if you prepare well, you won’t be nearly as nervous. Because this system works—I know I’ve used it, and I still use it every time.

So let’s jump in, How to Host well…First thing you’re going to need to do it well, is you need a bunch of information.

# Connect with both the Worship Pastor and Communicator '''BEFORE''' you host
## From the Worship Pastor:
### What needs to be communicated
### How often are you on stage (1x, 2x, more?)
### How much time do you have each time
### Are there any special parts to the worship service
#### Baptism
#### Communion
#### Salvation response
#### Child Dedication
### What song are you coming up after
#### Does the song end high or low energy(match the energy of the room)
### What mic are you supposed to use
### vii.Where are you supposed to stand
#### Do you have room to walk around, or will you block the cameras
### viii.Are the slides in the proper order for what you are communicating and are they accurate?
### What camera should you pay close attention to
## From the Communicator:
### What is the message about
### What is his/her main point
### What does he/she hope people take away from today
### Ask this question, “How best can I set you up today?”

Ok, now that you have all that information, you can go and host, right? NO! Now actually comes the challenging part: you have to take all that information and put it in some logical order

# Gather the information you need to communicate and look for a theme. Think of a theme as a thread. You are stringing together a bunch of random things with one single thread. What is your thread? How are you connecting the song, the information needing to be communicated, and, more than likely, the offering and setting up the communicator’s message with a single thread?

I’ll be honest with you, this is the most challenging part of the process. More than standing up in front of people, more than anything else you’ll do with hosting, finding a great theme is the toughest part of hosting. But here’s the deal: when you find a great theme/thread, hosting is a ton easier.

## Possible Themes:
### Core values
#### Raw/vulnerable
#### Intentional apprenticing
#### Yes, Before How
#### Discerning over Deciding
#### Collaborative
### Prayer
### Community
### Next Steps
### Growth
### Celebration
### vii.Family
### viii.Behind the scenes
### Invitation
### Seasonal
### Belonging
### xii.Purpose
### xiii.Future forward
### xiv.Working together
### New Beginnings
### xvi.Mission
### xvii.Gratitude
### xviii.Hope
### xix.Calling
### xx.Impact

# Now that you have all the information and have decided on a theme, it’s time to discuss the specifics of communicating that information. Do these 3 things, and you’ll knock it out of the park.

* Be Clear
** Know what you are talking about before ever getting up. If you don’t know something, find out FIRST
* Be Concise
** Know your time limits
** People don’t want to hear you ramble on
* Be Consistent
** Be yourself, don’t be someone else.
** Be AUTHENTIC.

# There are four primary sections of Hosting.

## ''Acknowledge the Moment''

### Start your theme/thread here
### This can be a time of prayer, meditation, celebration, or lament.
### IMPORTANT: MATCH the energy of the room
#### If it’s high and upbeat, don’t be a Debbie Downer
#### If it’s slow and somber, don’t come blasting into the room
### Listen to how the Holy Spirit directs you towards

## ''Items to be Communicated''
### Continue your theme/thread.
### Put the items in a logical order for you
#### Do it by date
#### Do it by importance
#### Do it alphabetical
### Know the items/things you need to communicate
#### You don’t need to memorize dates/times; people can read the screen, but give them a reason why it’s important.

## ''Offering''

### Continue your theme/thread.
### Connect a story to giving
#### Stories inspire movement and change. Information doesn’t.
### Don’t use the cop-out of just saying Thank You for your giving
### What does the Bible say about tithes/offerings?
#### Matt 5:17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.
#### Numbers 18:26 “Speak to the Levites and say to them: ‘When you receive from the Israelites the tithe I give you as your inheritance, you must present a tenth of that tithe as the LORD’s offering.
#### Romans 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.
#### Proverbs 3:9-10 Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops; then your barns will overflow, and your vats will brim over with new wine.
### Know the different groups you are speaking to
#### Person that’s never given to a local church before —> Maybe today you need to take that next step
#### Inconsistent givers —> You give irregularly, or you give when you hope to get something in return
#### Regular givers —> What does it mean to do more? Do you need to increase your giving?

## ''Prayer''
### Continue your theme in setting up the message
### Don’t repeat the stuff you already talked about
### This doesn’t need to be long, but it does need to be authentic
### Remember, you’re talking to God, and others are just listening in

'''Last bit of Do’s and Don’ts'''

'''Do’s'''

* Be prepared. I typically spend 2-3 hours preparing to host. It gets faster and easier the more you do it, but I would block out at least a couple of hours getting everything together.
* Be yourself
* Have fun

'''Don’ts'''

* Don’t be a distraction
** Make sure what you wear is not distracting
** Make sure your microphone is not a distraction
** Make sure you don’t just look to one side
** Make sure you don’t just look at the people in the room
* Don’t memorize everything
** Know your theme and know the main details. But don’t memorize it all. Instead, point to the screen for the details. People can read behind you. Your job is to add a reason why this is important.
** They’ll know if it sounds rehearsed or if it sounds fake. People don’t resonate with fake.

'''****PASS OUT SHEETS****'''

OK…let me walk you through a scenario of how I would do a typical hosting on a Sunday morning, and then we’ll give some people a chance to try it as well.

''' HOSTING WORKSHEET DATE Sunday, Nov. 2'''

'''From the Worship Pastor: Corey Post_________'''

** What needs to be communicated?
*** Mission’s Giving Fund
*** Mission’s Reach the Forgotten
*** Baptism
*** Offering
** How often am I on stage (1x, 2x, more?)
*** One time, but includes an Acknowledgement of the Moment at the start
** How much time do I have?
*** 7 minutes
** Are there any special parts to the worship service?
*** No
** What song am I coming up after?
*** Great is thy Faithfulness (ends low)
** What mic am I supposed to use?
*** Handheld by the stage marked “host”
** Where am I supposed to stand?
*** Stand to the right of the podium, not to block the TV
** Are the slides in the proper order for what I’m communicating?
*** They’ll come up in order unless you change them
** What camera should I pay close attention to?
*** The one directly in front of you

'''From the Communicator: Brian Blum_____________'''

* What is the message about?
** We’re in a sermon series titled Brick By Brick.
* What is his/her main point?
** Clarifying Expectations
* What does he/she hope people take away from today?
** Clear expectation of discipleship vertically and clear expectations for our relationships horizontally
* Ask this question, “How best can I set you up today?”
** Get my name right this time ☺.

''' HOSTING WORKSHEET'''

'''Questions?'''

* What do the items that need to be communicated, the message, giving, and the song have in common? A lot of mission stuff, faithful, clarity
* Are there any simple themes from the list below? Faithfulness and Gratitude
* If not, what thread/theme can I easily remember? Family

'''Thread/Themes'''

Core values

Raw/vulnerable

Intentional apprenticing

Yes, Before How

Discerning over Deciding

Collaborative

Prayer

Community

Next Steps

Growth

Celebration

Family

Faithfulness

Behind the scenes

Invitation

Seasonal

Belonging

Purpose

Future forward

Working together

New Beginnings

Mission

Gratitude

Hope

Calling

Impact

''' HOSTING SCENARIO #1'''

'''From the Worship Pastor:__________________'''

** What needs to be communicated?
*** Connections card
*** Newcomer’s Lunch next Sunday
*** Women’s event on Nov. 10
*** Offering
** How often am I on stage (1x, 2x, more?)
*** One time
** How much time do I have?
*** 6 minutes
** Are there any special parts to the worship service?
*** No
** What song am I coming up after?
*** Cornerstone (ends low energy)
** What mic am I supposed to use?
*** Handheld by the stage marked “host”
** Where am I supposed to stand?
*** Stand to the right of the podium, not to block the TV
** Are the slides in the proper order for what I’m communicating?
*** They’ll come up in order unless you change them
** What camera should I pay close attention to?
*** The one on the back wall

'''From the Communicator:____________________'''

* What is the message about?
** Sermon series titled Overcommitted. Today is overcommitted to appearances
* What is your main point?
** Man looks on the outside, God sees the heart
* What do you hope people take away from today?
** Your identity is in Christ, not the world
* Ask this question, “How best can I set you up today?”
** Have people think through how much time and money they spend on appearances

''' HOSTING SCENARIO #2'''

'''From the Worship Pastor:_____________________'''

** What needs to be communicated?
*** Parent Meeting tonight
*** New Small Groups starting today
*** Newcomer’s Lunch next week
*** Offering
** How often am I on stage (1x, 2x, more?)
*** One time but includes an Acknowledgement of the Moment at the start
** How much time do I have each time?
*** 7 minutes
** Are there any special parts to the worship service?
*** No
** What song am I coming up after?
*** You’ve already won (ends high energy)
** What mic am I supposed to use?
*** Handheld by the stage marked “host”
** Where am I supposed to stand?
*** Stand to the right of the podium, not to block the TV
** Are the slides in the proper order for what I am communicating?
*** They’ll come up in order unless you change them
** What camera should I pay close attention to?
*** The one on the back wall

'''From the Communicator:________________________'''

* What is the message about?
** Sermon series titled Brick By Brick.
* What is your main point?
** God is not afraid of our depths, he desires to dwell in that place
* What do you hope people take away from today?
** People will get in touch with what emotions lie below the surface
* Ask this question, “How best can I set you up today?”
** Identify what’s below the surface in your own “emotional iceberg”

''' HOSTING WORKSHEET'''

'''From the Worship Pastor:_____________________'''

** What needs to be communicated?

** How often am I on stage (1x, 2x, more?)

** How much time do I have each time?

** Are there any special parts to the worship service?

** What song am I coming up after? Does it end high or low?

** What mic am I supposed to use?

** Where am I supposed to stand?

** Are the slides in the proper order for what I am communicating?

** What camera should I pay close attention to?

'''From the Communicator:________________________'''

* What is the message about?

* What is your main point?

* What do you hope people take away from today?

* Ask this question, “How best can I set you up today?”

''' HOSTING WORKSHEET'''

'''Questions?'''

* What do the items that need to be communicated, the message, giving, and the song have in common?
* Are there any simple threads/themes from the list below?
* If not, what thread/theme can I easily remember?

'''Thread/Themes'''

Core values

Raw/vulnerable

Intentional apprenticing

Yes, Before How

Discerning over Deciding

Collaborative

Prayer

Community

Next Steps

Growth

Celebration

Family

Faithfulness

Behind the scenes

Invitation

Seasonal

Belonging

Purpose

Future forward

Working together

New Beginnings

Mission

Gratitude

Hope

Calling

Impact

Hosting Workshop

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Zero: Created page with "'''Hosting Workshop Slides''' Here’s my goals for us today # Elevate the role of hosting. It’s an important role # Give you some tips/tricks to do it well # Have some fun Here’s what we’re going to cover today, in our time. # WHY IS HOSTING IMPORTANT # WHAT HOSTING IS NOT # WHAT HOSTING IS # HOW TO HOST WELL But before we do that, I want you to close your eyes and imagine you are watching your favorite movie or TV show. Put yourself in the middle of the it..."

'''Hosting Workshop Slides'''

Here’s my goals for us today

# Elevate the role of hosting. It’s an important role
# Give you some tips/tricks to do it well
# Have some fun

Here’s what we’re going to cover today, in our time.

# WHY IS HOSTING IMPORTANT
# WHAT HOSTING IS NOT
# WHAT HOSTING IS
# HOW TO HOST WELL

But before we do that, I want you to close your eyes and imagine you are watching your favorite movie or TV show. Put yourself in the middle of the it—just before the good part, just before the high point of action. The killer is about to be revealed, or maybe the actors are going to kiss, maybe it’s the car scene. Whatever it is, it’s the pinnacle of the show. Are you there yet? Raise your hand when you’re there. Now open your eyes.

<nowiki>***</nowiki>Bad Commercial*** (video) <nowiki>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICppcKiwrPw</nowiki>

Okay, that’s a bad commercial, but it’s an effective commercial because it draws you away from your movie, your show, your streaming, and causes you to notice it.

You laugh, but unfortunately, this happens often in churches, including some of our Zero Collective churches. The worship team/leader has put in a ton of time and effort picking out songs, practicing, and having his/her team show up early for rehearsal. The communicator or Lead Pastor has put in a ton of time into preparing and listening to God about what He would want him/her to say, and the person in charge of hosting has either not prepared or unfortunately, and maybe unintentionally created a hurdle, a breaking point, a stop if you will in the service because they have not mastered the opportunity to connect the worship with the sermon.

We’ve all been there, experienced this, and felt uncomfortable for the host as well as ourselves. But what if I told you it could have been avoided? What if I said that if the host had simply applied some of the tips we’ll discuss today, things could be different? Would you believe me? But before we get into how, let’s talk about why this matters. We always need to start with the why.

'''WHY IS HOSTING IMPORTANT?'''

Hosting is an opportunity to shepherd God’s people, and whenever you get the chance to shepherd God’s people, it is a rich time connecting them to Him and the other believers.

Here are three reasons why hosting is so important. I’m going to go over these quick, but they are important.

# Sets the Tone and Builds Engagement

The host helps set the emotional and spiritual tone for the service. A warm, authentic, welcoming host invites people in—especially guests—helping them feel seen and included. Effective hosting bridges the gap between “watching” and “participating,” drawing the congregation into the worship experience rather than leaving them as observers.

# '''Creates Transitions and Flow'''

Hosting provides the connective thread that ties together songs, prayer, teaching, and other elements. Without it, the service can feel disjointed or abrupt. A skilled host introduces moments smoothly, explains what’s coming next, and keeps focus on the purpose of each part—worshiping God.

# Bridges the Gap

Hosting balances the sacred flow of worship with practical communication—like explaining the next steps, giving opportunities for people to give, or talking about special events—without breaking the flow of the worship. This allows people to experience God and understand how to take action in the church.

So, those are the three reasons WHY hosting is important. Now, let’s discuss what hosting is; however, I’ve found it’s sometimes easier to define what something is NOT before we define what it is. So, here’s the top 5 things Hosting is not…

'''HOSTING IS NOT'''

* Hosting is NOT a commercial interruption to the service.
* Hosting is NOT about the person hosting. Please don’t make it about you.
* Hosting is NOT you trying to sell people on something.
* Hosting is NOT the time for your stand-up comedy routine.
* Hosting is NOT a time to make announcements; although you will be conveying information, you are NOT making announcements. In fact, eliminate that word from your vocabulary regarding hosting.

So if Hosting is not any of those things, what is it?

'''WHAT IS HOSTING'''

Hosting is an '''opportunity''' to do three things.

# Welcome and Connect.

Hosting helps set the tone for the entire service. It’s the ministry of hospitality—welcoming people warmly, creating a sense of belonging, and preparing hearts to engage with God. A good host bridges the gap between the platform and the congregation, making everyone feel seen and valued, whether they’re first-time guests or longtime members.

# Guide people through the service.

Hosting provides direction and flow. The host helps transition between moments—worship, announcements, offering, and teaching—in a way that keeps people spiritually focused and emotionally connected. Through tone, words, and posture, the host invites people to encounter God, not just attend a service.

# Represent the culture and vision of the church.

The way a host communicates tells the congregation what it values. The person hosting embodies the church’s heart, its joy, its authenticity, and its mission. This person reinforces the “why” behind what the church does and models the culture to the congregation. This is why finding the right person to host is so important! Not everybody who hosts for you represents your church well. So here’s my question to the Worship Pastors and Pastors in the room: Do your hosts represent the culture and vision of your church, or are they simply people who are willing to do it because no one else said yes?

Tell Story here of FL and First Impressions Coordinator

'''HOW TO HOST WELL'''

Okay, let’s get into the specifics and practicals of how to do this well. Before we do, let me ask those of you who host a question. Do you get nervous before hosting?

Me too. It’s good to be nervous because it shows you care. But here’s the deal: I can’t promise you won’t get nervous, but I can promise that if you prepare well, you won’t be nearly as nervous. Because this system works—I know I’ve used it, and I still use it every time.

So let’s jump in, How to Host well…First thing you’re going to need to do it well, is you need a bunch of information.

# Connect with both the Worship Pastor and Communicator '''BEFORE''' you host
## From the Worship Pastor:
### What needs to be communicated
### How often are you on stage (1x, 2x, more?)
### How much time do you have each time
### Are there any special parts to the worship service
#### Baptism
#### Communion
#### Salvation response
#### Child Dedication
### What song are you coming up after
#### Does the song end high or low energy(match the energy of the room)
### What mic are you supposed to use
### vii.Where are you supposed to stand
#### Do you have room to walk around, or will you block the cameras
### viii.Are the slides in the proper order for what you are communicating and are they accurate?
### What camera should you pay close attention to
## From the Communicator:
### What is the message about
### What is his/her main point
### What does he/she hope people take away from today
### Ask this question, “How best can I set you up today?”

Ok, now that you have all that information, you can go and host, right? NO! Now actually comes the challenging part: you have to take all that information and put it in some logical order

# Gather the information you need to communicate and look for a theme. Think of a theme as a thread. You are stringing together a bunch of random things with one single thread. What is your thread? How are you connecting the song, the information needing to be communicated, and, more than likely, the offering and setting up the communicator’s message with a single thread?

I’ll be honest with you, this is the most challenging part of the process. More than standing up in front of people, more than anything else you’ll do with hosting, finding a great theme is the toughest part of hosting. But here’s the deal: when you find a great theme/thread, hosting is a ton easier.

## Possible Themes:
### Core values
#### Raw/vulnerable
#### Intentional apprenticing
#### Yes, Before How
#### Discerning over Deciding
#### Collaborative
### Prayer
### Community
### Next Steps
### Growth
### Celebration
### vii.Family
### viii.Behind the scenes
### Invitation
### Seasonal
### Belonging
### xii.Purpose
### xiii.Future forward
### xiv.Working together
### New Beginnings
### xvi.Mission
### xvii.Gratitude
### xviii.Hope
### xix.Calling
### xx.Impact

# Now that you have all the information and have decided on a theme, it’s time to discuss the specifics of communicating that information. Do these 3 things, and you’ll knock it out of the park.

* Be Clear
** Know what you are talking about before ever getting up. If you don’t know something, find out FIRST
* Be Concise
** Know your time limits
** People don’t want to hear you ramble on
* Be Consistent
** Be yourself, don’t be someone else.
** Be AUTHENTIC.

# There are four primary sections of Hosting.

## ''Acknowledge the Moment''

### Start your theme/thread here
### This can be a time of prayer, meditation, celebration, or lament.
### IMPORTANT: MATCH the energy of the room
#### If it’s high and upbeat, don’t be a Debbie Downer
#### If it’s slow and somber, don’t come blasting into the room
### Listen to how the Holy Spirit directs you towards

## ''Items to be Communicated''
### Continue your theme/thread.
### Put the items in a logical order for you
#### Do it by date
#### Do it by importance
#### Do it alphabetical
### Know the items/things you need to communicate
#### You don’t need to memorize dates/times; people can read the screen, but give them a reason why it’s important.

## ''Offering''

### Continue your theme/thread.
### Connect a story to giving
#### Stories inspire movement and change. Information doesn’t.
### Don’t use the cop-out of just saying Thank You for your giving
### What does the Bible say about tithes/offerings?
#### Matt 5:17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.
#### Numbers 18:26 “Speak to the Levites and say to them: ‘When you receive from the Israelites the tithe I give you as your inheritance, you must present a tenth of that tithe as the LORD’s offering.
#### Romans 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.
#### Proverbs 3:9-10 Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops; then your barns will overflow, and your vats will brim over with new wine.
### Know the different groups you are speaking to
#### Person that’s never given to a local church before —> Maybe today you need to take that next step
#### Inconsistent givers —> You give irregularly, or you give when you hope to get something in return
#### Regular givers —> What does it mean to do more? Do you need to increase your giving?

## ''Prayer''
### Continue your theme in setting up the message
### Don’t repeat the stuff you already talked about
### This doesn’t need to be long, but it does need to be authentic
### Remember, you’re talking to God, and others are just listening in

'''Last bit of Do’s and Don’ts'''

'''Do’s'''

* Be prepared. I typically spend 2-3 hours preparing to host. It gets faster and easier the more you do it, but I would block out at least a couple of hours getting everything together.
* Be yourself
* Have fun

'''Don’ts'''

* Don’t be a distraction
** Make sure what you wear is not distracting
** Make sure your microphone is not a distraction
** Make sure you don’t just look to one side
** Make sure you don’t just look at the people in the room
* Don’t memorize everything
** Know your theme and know the main details. But don’t memorize it all. Instead, point to the screen for the details. People can read behind you. Your job is to add a reason why this is important.
** They’ll know if it sounds rehearsed or if it sounds fake. People don’t resonate with fake.

'''****PASS OUT SHEETS****'''

OK…let me walk you through a scenario of how I would do a typical hosting on a Sunday morning, and then we’ll give some people a chance to try it as well.

''' HOSTING WORKSHEET DATE Sunday, Nov. 2'''

'''From the Worship Pastor: Corey Post_________'''

** What needs to be communicated?
*** Mission’s Giving Fund
*** Mission’s Reach the Forgotten
*** Baptism
*** Offering
** How often am I on stage (1x, 2x, more?)
*** One time, but includes an Acknowledgement of the Moment at the start
** How much time do I have?
*** 7 minutes
** Are there any special parts to the worship service?
*** No
** What song am I coming up after?
*** Great is thy Faithfulness (ends low)
** What mic am I supposed to use?
*** Handheld by the stage marked “host”
** Where am I supposed to stand?
*** Stand to the right of the podium, not to block the TV
** Are the slides in the proper order for what I’m communicating?
*** They’ll come up in order unless you change them
** What camera should I pay close attention to?
*** The one directly in front of you

'''From the Communicator: Brian Blum_____________'''

* What is the message about?
** We’re in a sermon series titled Brick By Brick.
* What is his/her main point?
** Clarifying Expectations
* What does he/she hope people take away from today?
** Clear expectation of discipleship vertically and clear expectations for our relationships horizontally
* Ask this question, “How best can I set you up today?”
** Get my name right this time ☺.

''' HOSTING WORKSHEET'''

'''Questions?'''

* What do the items that need to be communicated, the message, giving, and the song have in common? A lot of mission stuff, faithful, clarity
* Are there any simple themes from the list below? Faithfulness and Gratitude
* If not, what thread/theme can I easily remember? Family

'''Thread/Themes'''

Core values

Raw/vulnerable

Intentional apprenticing

Yes, Before How

Discerning over Deciding

Collaborative

Prayer

Community

Next Steps

Growth

Celebration

Family

Faithfulness

Behind the scenes

Invitation

Seasonal

Belonging

Purpose

Future forward

Working together

New Beginnings

Mission

Gratitude

Hope

Calling

Impact

''' HOSTING SCENARIO #1'''

'''From the Worship Pastor:__________________'''

** What needs to be communicated?
*** Connections card
*** Newcomer’s Lunch next Sunday
*** Women’s event on Nov. 10
*** Offering
** How often am I on stage (1x, 2x, more?)
*** One time
** How much time do I have?
*** 6 minutes
** Are there any special parts to the worship service?
*** No
** What song am I coming up after?
*** Cornerstone (ends low energy)
** What mic am I supposed to use?
*** Handheld by the stage marked “host”
** Where am I supposed to stand?
*** Stand to the right of the podium, not to block the TV
** Are the slides in the proper order for what I’m communicating?
*** They’ll come up in order unless you change them
** What camera should I pay close attention to?
*** The one on the back wall

'''From the Communicator:____________________'''

* What is the message about?
** Sermon series titled Overcommitted. Today is overcommitted to appearances
* What is your main point?
** Man looks on the outside, God sees the heart
* What do you hope people take away from today?
** Your identity is in Christ, not the world
* Ask this question, “How best can I set you up today?”
** Have people think through how much time and money they spend on appearances

''' HOSTING SCENARIO #2'''

'''From the Worship Pastor:_____________________'''

** What needs to be communicated?
*** Parent Meeting tonight
*** New Small Groups starting today
*** Newcomer’s Lunch next week
*** Offering
** How often am I on stage (1x, 2x, more?)
*** One time but includes an Acknowledgement of the Moment at the start
** How much time do I have each time?
*** 7 minutes
** Are there any special parts to the worship service?
*** No
** What song am I coming up after?
*** You’ve already won (ends high energy)
** What mic am I supposed to use?
*** Handheld by the stage marked “host”
** Where am I supposed to stand?
*** Stand to the right of the podium, not to block the TV
** Are the slides in the proper order for what I am communicating?
*** They’ll come up in order unless you change them
** What camera should I pay close attention to?
*** The one on the back wall

'''From the Communicator:________________________'''

* What is the message about?
** Sermon series titled Brick By Brick.
* What is your main point?
** God is not afraid of our depths, he desires to dwell in that place
* What do you hope people take away from today?
** People will get in touch with what emotions lie below the surface
* Ask this question, “How best can I set you up today?”
** Identify what’s below the surface in your own “emotional iceberg”

''' HOSTING WORKSHEET'''

'''From the Worship Pastor:_____________________'''

** What needs to be communicated?

** How often am I on stage (1x, 2x, more?)

** How much time do I have each time?

** Are there any special parts to the worship service?

** What song am I coming up after? Does it end high or low?

** What mic am I supposed to use?

** Where am I supposed to stand?

** Are the slides in the proper order for what I am communicating?

** What camera should I pay close attention to?

'''From the Communicator:________________________'''

* What is the message about?

* What is your main point?

* What do you hope people take away from today?

* Ask this question, “How best can I set you up today?”

''' HOSTING WORKSHEET'''

'''Questions?'''

* What do the items that need to be communicated, the message, giving, and the song have in common?
* Are there any simple threads/themes from the list below?
* If not, what thread/theme can I easily remember?

'''Thread/Themes'''

Core values

Raw/vulnerable

Intentional apprenticing

Yes, Before How

Discerning over Deciding

Collaborative

Prayer

Community

Next Steps

Growth

Celebration

Family

Faithfulness

Behind the scenes

Invitation

Seasonal

Belonging

Purpose

Future forward

Working together

New Beginnings

Mission

Gratitude

Hope

Calling

Impact

Zero Collective Workshops and Trainings

2025-11-10T03:43:06Z

Zero: /* Workshops: */

Church Media Squad

2025-05-20T15:02:31Z

Zero: Created page with "Learn about Church Media Squad: If you do not have an account for ClickUp yet (the software used to make project requests), please email our account rep (Karina Lopez) at karina@churchmediasquad.com by April 18 to request a ClickUp account. In your email, include our account number (2289- Zero Collective) and your church name. Once you have an account please watch this quick tutorial video. https://app.butter.us/recap/b85acd7f-82cf-4117-ab14-0af3b3b8aada?capturedEmai..."

Learn about Church Media Squad:

If you do not have an account for ClickUp yet (the software used to make project requests), please email our account rep (Karina Lopez) at karina@churchmediasquad.com by April 18 to request a ClickUp account. In your email, include our account number (2289- Zero Collective) and your church name.

Once you have an account please watch this quick tutorial video.

https://app.butter.us/recap/b85acd7f-82cf-4117-ab14-0af3b3b8aada?capturedEmail=brad@newlifewayland.org&userId=oFHtbJ3EAeUVFdKnLhuIq1OjDBA3

Zero Collective Workshops and Trainings

2025-05-20T15:00:51Z

Zero: /* Workshops: */

Below you will find the recordings form individual workshop teachings that were held on non all-staff months, as well as other resources.

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4cr5iZTVLKWGn7OeN0tvwuaDQKn6auFn All Workshop Podcast]

==== Workshops: ====
[[Cultivating a Private Life of Worship]]

[[Leading a Call to Response]]

[[ Church Media Squad]]

Zero Collective Worship

2025-03-20T18:18:45Z

Zero: /* Process Guides: */ Linked Sunday Keys doc

Here you will find resources and links for all Worship Departments across the Zero Collective

==== Process Guides: ====
[[Sermon Note Process]]

[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E9FW0qy25ZdaElrlmBaQpcS7S2EwOKvr_iQNdvMXZNc/edit?usp=sharing Sunday Keys Access]

Zero Collective

2025-03-19T19:33:04Z

Zero: Linked Text in Church Page

[[Zero Collective Worship]]

[[Zero Collective Workshops and Trainings]]

[[Global Missions]]

[[Local Missions]]

[[Safety Team Resources]]

== Below you will find Zero Collective Specific pages ==
[[HR|Human Resources]]

[[How to Access Shared Google Drives]]

[[Logging Attendance and Giving]]

[[Reserving Rooms (ZC Internal)]]

[[Text in Church]] (How to text from Planning Center)

[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tQGi-3Svp4JXJCwv4ZqFOzdghXIcWIwmUUkUd1R899g/edit?usp=sharing Upload Process for ZC Podcasts] (Contact Robert for access permission)

Text in Church

2025-03-19T19:32:19Z

Zero: Added Text in Church page

=== How to send text messages to lists of people: ===
The Zero Collective offers texting from its phone number (616.369.0000) for all of the churches. This is through a service called Text in Church that integrates into Planning Center.

If you need to setup keyword response, automation, scheduled messages, or other admin tasks. Login to the website at: [https://textinchurch.com/ Text In Church]

If you need access, you can request it at help.zerocollective.org

==== Texting a List from Planning Center: ====

# Go to [https://people.planningcenteronline.com/ people.planningcenteronline.com]
# Log-in to our PCO account (if you need access request it at help.zerocollective.org)
# Create a list, or select one that is already created
# [[File:Pco-text-list.png|none|thumb|456x456px]]Click the airplane icon and select "Send text with Text in Church Messaging"
# Type the message, add variables (like names) and attach any media to the message
# Select the phone number under the "Send Message From" drop down menu
# If applicable, you can check the box to schedule for future delivery.

File:Pco-text-list.png

2025-03-19T19:29:55Z

Zero:

pco-text-list

Zero Collective Workshops and Trainings

2025-03-05T22:27:53Z

Zero: /* Workshops: */

Below you will find the recordings form individual workshop teachings that were held on non all-staff months, as well as other resources.

[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4cr5iZTVLKWGn7OeN0tvwuaDQKn6auFn All Workshop Podcast]

==== Workshops: ====
[[Cultivating a Private Life of Worship]]

[[Leading a Call to Response]]

Leading a Call to Response

2025-03-05T22:27:29Z

Zero: Added content for workshop

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CROLBaC_UFg&list=PL4cr5iZTVLKWGn7OeN0tvwuaDQKn6auFn&index=2&ab_channel=TheZeroCollective Video: Leading a Call to Response]

== Notes ==

* Why do a Response at the end of a message?
** It was always a part of the early church’s preaching
** It is God alone who saves people, but we are called to make the invitation
* I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus. (Acts 20:21 NIV)
* Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. (2 Corinthians 5:17-20 NIV)
* What are some examples of Responses at the end of a Message?
** Salvation (Receiving Christ as Savior)
** Baptism
** Commitment to begin tithing/giving
** Repentance from a specific sin
** Responding to ask for prayer
* How do you prepare to do a call for response in a sermon?
** Personal preparation
** Preparation of the Listener
* Some “techniques” for calling for response:
** Keep it simple
** Take time in the message to explain exactly how you want them to respond
** Go vertical first, then go horizontal
** Get them to move in the room
** Give them something
** Get their follow up information

[[File:Rider & Elephant.jpg|center|thumb]]

File:Rider & Elephant.jpg

2025-03-05T22:27:06Z

Zero:

Rider & Elephant

Zero Collective Workshops and Trainings

2025-03-05T22:21:56Z

Zero: Added Link to cultivating a private life of worship

Cultivating a Private Life of Worship

2025-03-05T22:20:42Z

Zero: Added content for workshop

[https://youtu.be/Z7JyTDFOthY Video: Cultivating a Private Life of Worship]

== Notes ==

* OVERFLOW… whatever we contribute on Sunday mornings is simply the overflow of what God has already poured into us throughout the week.
* May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may OVERFLOW with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)
* Three snapshots:
** 1- in the wilderness (Luke 4)
** 2- in Capernaum (Mark 1)
** 3- in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 6)
* [32] That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed. [33] The whole town gathered at the door, [34] and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they knew who he was. (Mark 1:32-34 NIV)
* [35] Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. [36] Simon and his companions went to look for him, [37] and when they found him, they exclaimed: “Everyone is looking for you!” [38] Jesus replied, “Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.” [39] So he traveled throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons. (Mark 1:35-39 NIV)
* when you GIVE… do it in secret.
* when you GIVE…do it in secret.
* “And when you PRAY, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” (Matthew 6:6)
* “The secret to worship ... is to worship in secret.” -Unknown
* THE BIG IDEA: OVERFLOW is the natural result of time spent alone with God in the secret place.
* TWO CASE STUDIES: David and Darlene
* FIRST LOVE… -Revelation 2
* Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. (James 4:7-8a)
* Know your WHY
* Know your HOW
* Priority.
* But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. (Matthew 6:33)
* FIRST.
* Ideas:
** 1) Get up 5 min earlier each month (1hour/year)
** 2) Take 30 minutes during nap time/after bedtime.
** 3) Partial Sabbath, morning or half-day
** 4) Sabbath moments, commutes, lunch hours, bathroom breaks (my mom:)
** 5)Sabbath tag-teaming w/ spouse (those w/ kids)
** 6) Audio Bible, listen while you work, clean, exercise, walk, run, swim
** 7) Practice his presence during menial tasks
** 8) Read through the Bible in three years (1ch/day)
** 9) One Psalm or Proverb a day
** 10) Start to journal, paper or digital (DayOne)
* The best ideas are the ones that work best for you.
* LONG RANGE GOAL (Ideal)
** 1) 1 hour/day, scripture, worship, prayer, journaling
** 2) 24-hour Sabbath, sundown to sundown
** 3) Give yourself lots of grace as you seek to put Him FIRST, and look for His supernatural provision along the way
* Know your WHY (a reason that’s sustainable)
* Know your HOW (priorities and plan)
* Know your WHEN and WHERE (time and location)
* May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may OVERFLOW with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)
* Reflection Questions
** Q: What’s holding you back from regular time alone with God in the secret place?
** Q: How do you sense the Holy Spirit inviting you and/or challenging you today?

Zero Collective

2025-03-05T21:33:03Z

Zero: linked workshop page

[[Zero Collective Worship]]

[[Zero Collective Workshops and Trainings]]

[[Global Missions]]

[[Local Missions]]

[[Safety Team Resources]]

== Below you will find Zero Collective Specific pages ==
[[HR|Human Resources]]

[[How to Access Shared Google Drives]]

[[Logging Attendance and Giving]]

[[Reserving Rooms (ZC Internal)]]

[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tQGi-3Svp4JXJCwv4ZqFOzdghXIcWIwmUUkUd1R899g/edit?usp=sharing Upload Process for ZC Podcasts] (Contact Robert for access permission)

Zero Collective Workshops and Trainings

2025-03-05T21:32:26Z

Zero: Added ZC Resource page

Below you will find the recordings form individual workshop teachings that were held on non all-staff months, as well as other resources.

Zero Collective

2025-02-23T20:33:11Z

Zero:

[[Zero Collective Worship]]

[[Global Missions]]

[[Local Missions]]

[[Safety Team Resources]]

== Below you will find Zero Collective Specific pages ==
[[HR|Human Resources]]

[[How to Access Shared Google Drives]]

[[Logging Attendance and Giving]]

[[Reserving Rooms (ZC Internal)]]

[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tQGi-3Svp4JXJCwv4ZqFOzdghXIcWIwmUUkUd1R899g/edit?usp=sharing Upload Process for ZC Podcasts] (Contact Robert for access permission)

Safety Team Resources

2025-02-23T20:31:34Z

Zero: Added safety team page and links

== Below you can access resources for the Safety Teams ==
Use your church provided email address to access the links below.

[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RHD9BBsSGeuBHoLGBoplizin2MpVzKsKqO-3bJlcjnU/edit?usp=sharing Safety Team Manual]

[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dLFqm3Dam2D3q02sh61-tzSFFM8FPPej/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108312652619046619446&rtpof=true&sd=true Concealed Carry Policy]

Zero Collective

2025-01-27T22:19:24Z

Zero:

[[Zero Collective Worship]]

[[Global Missions]]

[[Local Missions]]

== Below you will find Zero Collective Specific pages ==
[[HR|Human Resources]]

[[How to Access Shared Google Drives]]

[[Logging Attendance and Giving]]

[[Reserving Rooms (ZC Internal)]]

[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tQGi-3Svp4JXJCwv4ZqFOzdghXIcWIwmUUkUd1R899g/edit?usp=sharing Upload Process for ZC Podcasts] (Contact Robert for access permission)

Zero Collective

2025-01-27T22:18:59Z

Zero: /* Below you will find Zero Collective Specific pages */ Linked Podcast Doc

Sermon Note Process

2025-01-21T19:39:12Z

Zero: Updated Time frame

=== Please upload a document to this [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SkDzzgyNBS0cKoMxX5Xl81LaHLMhDtEr?usp=sharing drive folder] by Thursday at noon before you preach. ===
In that drive folder, select your church, and put in the correct year, then week subfolder.

===== Formatting Guidelines for Sermon notes: =====

* All new slides on a new line with the punctation you'd like.
* Add an extra return between slides
* Include // to denote when the buffer or title slide should appear
* Double check the scripture references and add them in the format: Genesis 1:1 (NLT)
* Denote an image slide by putting the name of the file a new line and (Pic) in red.
* All images should be in .jpg, .jpeg, or .png format. Please do not upload .pdf or .webp
* If you'd like for a word or phrase to be highlighted, highlight it in the doc in a different color.

Example format:
[[File:Sermon note ex1.png|center|522x522px]]
[[File:Sermon note ex2.png|center|517x517px]]
[[File:Sermon note file ex.png|center|thumb|567x567px]]

Frontline Staff Resources

2025-01-16T17:19:17Z

Zero: Linked Security Camera access doc

[[Connecting to the Frontline Printer|How to Connect to the Frontline Printer]]

[[How to Access Shared Google Drives]]

[https://docs.google.com/document/d/15_FZtwkJW6x--aX7FnDZzW7y-TK-hYeTICvjl5tGkdU/edit?tab=t.0 How to Access the Security Cameras]

[[Reserving Rooms (ZC Internal)]]

Audio

2025-01-14T16:03:59Z

Zero: Linked Mic / cable page

Though your specific setup will be unique for every church, the principles of audio signal flow are the same. In this section we’ll cover the basics of how the sound gets from the mic to the speaker, and the different stops along the way that we use to make it sound great!

==== Signal Flow ====
Signal Flow is the idea that sound originates from a source, whether vocalist, speaker, or instrument, and those signals transfer through a lot of different links in the chain of the system, until they eventually are amplified through the speakers, or played on the livestream. Understanding each piece in the chain will help you be able to diagnose problems and create the best sound possible!
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-v75Mgh9dA&ab_channel=AcademyAVbyEllisProMedia Signal Flow Inside a Digital Console Quick Overview( 3 minutes Video)]
*[[The Source]]
*[[Mic / Cable]]
*Input / Stage Box
*Preamp
*[[Audio Gate|Gate]]
*EQ
*Compressor
*Fader
*Main
What is a BUS / DCA / AUX?

Online Mixing (Broadcast Audio)

==== Effects ====

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaYkSQrI_Ek&ab_channel=AcademyAVbyEllisProMedia What is Reverb]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S18iVRd7Wf4&ab_channel=AcademyAVbyEllisProMedia What is Delay]

==== EQ Samples ====

* Drums - Full Kit
* Bass Guitar
* Electric Guitar
* Acoustic Guitar
* Keyboard
* Vocals
* Speaking (Headset)
* Speaking (Hand Held)

==== Board Specific Guides ====

* Allen & Heath SQ
* Behringer X32

Mic / Cable

2025-01-14T16:03:32Z

Zero: Added mic / cable page

== The second piece in the chain ==
If you can confirm that the sound is coming out of an instrument, or want to make sure it's not a mic issue, the next piece in the chain would be the cable and mic.

When working with an instrument, try plugging a different instrument that you know works into the cable that is questionable. For example, if bass guitar is working but not acoustic, plug the bass guitar into the acoustic cable, do you still get no sound, or does it work? Or, plug the not working guitar into a working channel. In this instance, plug the acoustic guitar into the bass channel that works to ensure you're getting sound out of the instrument.

While it seems simple, this is often a quick check that can help you rule out one piece in the chain and focus on what might actually be going wrong.

=== Some Common Mic / Cable Issues: ===

* If it's a condenser mic, do you have 48v or phantom power turned on for that channel?
* The battery is dead in a guitar
* Accidentally plugging a 1/4" cable into an input, rather than output
* Plugging a cable into the "thru" rather than "input" on the DI box

Sermon Note Process

2025-01-07T20:56:29Z

Zero:

=== Please upload a document to this [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SkDzzgyNBS0cKoMxX5Xl81LaHLMhDtEr?usp=sharing drive folder] by Wednesday morning before you preach. ===
In that drive folder, select your church, and put in the correct year, then week subfolder.

===== Formatting Guidelines for Sermon notes: =====

* All new slides on a new line with the punctation you'd like.
* Add an extra return between slides
* Include // to denote when the buffer or title slide should appear
* Double check the scripture references and add them in the format: Genesis 1:1 (NLT)
* Denote an image slide by putting the name of the file a new line and (Pic) in red.
* All images should be in .jpg, .jpeg, or .png format. Please do not upload .pdf or .webp
* If you'd like for a word or phrase to be highlighted, highlight it in the doc in a different color.

Example format:
[[File:Sermon note ex1.png|center|522x522px]]
[[File:Sermon note ex2.png|center|517x517px]]
[[File:Sermon note file ex.png|center|thumb|567x567px]]

Sermon Note Process

2025-01-07T20:55:44Z

Zero: added file type requirements

Zero Collective

2025-01-07T20:49:57Z

Zero: linked ZC Worship

Zero Collective Worship

2025-01-07T20:49:11Z

Zero: Created ZC Worship Page

Here you will find resources and links for all Worship Departments across the Zero Collective

==== Process Guides: ====
[[Sermon Note Process]]

Sermon Note Process

2025-01-07T20:47:28Z

Zero: /* Please upload a document to this drive folder by Wednesday morning before you preach. */

=== Please upload a document to this [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SkDzzgyNBS0cKoMxX5Xl81LaHLMhDtEr?usp=sharing drive folder] by Wednesday morning before you preach. ===
In that drive folder, select your church, and put in the correct year, then week subfolder.

===== Formatting Guidelines for Sermon notes: =====

* All new slides on a new line with the punctation you'd like.
* Add an extra return between slides
* Include // to denote when the buffer or title slide should appear
* Double check the scripture references and add them in the format: Genesis 1:1 (NLT)
* Denote an image slide by putting the name of the file a new line and (Pic) in red.
* If you'd like for a word or phrase to be highlighted, highlight it in the doc in a different color.

Example format:
[[File:Sermon note ex1.png|center|522x522px]]
[[File:Sermon note ex2.png|center|517x517px]]
[[File:Sermon note file ex.png|center|thumb|567x567px]]

Sermon Note Process

2025-01-07T20:46:25Z

Zero: updated the sermon note process

=== Please upload a document to this [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SkDzzgyNBS0cKoMxX5Xl81LaHLMhDtEr?usp=sharing drive folder] by Wednesday morning before you preach. ===

===== Formatting Guidelines for Sermon notes: =====

* All new slides on a new line with the punctation you'd like.
* Add an extra return between slides
* Include // to denote when the buffer or title slide should appear
* Double check the scripture references and add them in the format: Genesis 1:1 (NLT)
* Denote an image slide by putting the name of the file a new line and (Pic) in red.
* If you'd like for a word or phrase to be highlighted, highlight it in the doc in a different color.

Example format:
[[File:Sermon note ex1.png|center|522x522px]]
[[File:Sermon note ex2.png|center|517x517px]]
[[File:Sermon note file ex.png|center|thumb|567x567px]]

File:Sermon note file ex.png

2025-01-07T20:44:25Z

Zero:

sermon note file ex

File:Sermon note ex2.png

2025-01-07T20:43:04Z

Zero:

sermon note ex2

File:Sermon note ex1.png

2025-01-07T20:41:32Z

Zero:

sermon note ex1

Sermon Note Process

2025-01-07T20:36:59Z

Zero: Created page with "=== Please upload a document to this [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SkDzzgyNBS0cKoMxX5Xl81LaHLMhDtEr?usp=sharing drive folder] by Wednesday morning before you preach. === ===== Formatting Guidelines for Sermon notes: ===== * All new slides on a new line with the punctation you'd like. * Add an extra return between slides * Include //BUFFER to denote when the buffer / title slide should appear * Double check the scripture references and add them in the format:..."

=== Please upload a document to this [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SkDzzgyNBS0cKoMxX5Xl81LaHLMhDtEr?usp=sharing drive folder] by Wednesday morning before you preach. ===

===== Formatting Guidelines for Sermon notes: =====

* All new slides on a new line with the punctation you'd like.
* Add an extra return between slides
* Include //BUFFER to denote when the buffer / title slide should appear
* Double check the scripture references and add them in the format: Genesis 1:1 (NLT)
* Denote an image slide by putting the name of the file in red on its own line.

Frontline Staff Resources

2024-12-23T17:12:31Z

Zero: Linked helpful pages

[[Connecting to the Frontline Printer|How to Connect to the Frontline Printer]]

[[How to Access Shared Google Drives]]

[[Reserving Rooms (ZC Internal)]]

Reserving Rooms (ZC Internal)

2024-12-23T17:06:29Z

Zero: /* How to see Room Calendars (For Admins) */ Changed viewalbe instructions for calndars

When planning a meeting or event, if you create an event in your Google Calendar, you will be able to reserve a room. If you do not see the room you'd like available. Check with your church's admin to see what your options are for rescheduling, using a different room, or other solutions.

== How to Reserve a Room ==

* Navigate to Calendar.Google.com and make sure are logged in with your Zero Collective issued email.
* Create a new calendar event and as you are entering your title and time, click on the room option under the location option
* [[File:Calendar blank.png|left|409x409px|room button on calendar creation]]

* After clicking rooms you'll be given an option for rooms you use frequently, or you can click "Browse all rooms and resources"
* If you browse all rooms, click the carrot to show rooms at your church
* You will be given a list of rooms with the capacity listed below the title, crossed out rooms at the bottom of the list are not available (booked in another calendar event)
** If you need a room that is not listed as available, check with your church admin to figure out a solution

[[File:List of rooms.png|center|thumb|List of rooms]]

== How to see Room Calendars ==

* Navigate to calendars.google.com and log in with your ZC email.
* On the left side scroll down until you see the heading for "Other Calendars" and Click the plus icon next to it.
* Select Browse Resources and choose the drop down menu for your church.
* [[File:Room Rescources.png|thumb|Room resources]]You can select the box to add a specific room calendar to your list of viewable calendars, or if you want to see the room's calendar just once, click on the eye icon on the item to open it in a new page.

File:Room Rescources.png

2024-12-23T17:05:52Z

Zero:

Room resources

Logging Attendance and Giving

2024-12-19T00:52:51Z

Zero: changed photo subtitle

Each church's admin will be responsible for logging their church's attendance data in the online portal by Monday following the service. To do so, follow the steps below!

# Log into your account on [https://portal.zerocollective.org/login.php portal.zerocollective.org]
## If you have issues logging in, try resetting your password
## If you still can't access your account or need a new account, submit a ticket at [http://help.zerocollective.org/ help.zerocollective.org]
# From the dashboard home, click explore by your church[[File:ZC Dashboard Home.png|795x795px]]
# If the week already exists below the chart, click "Edit Stats", or if the week does not exist yet click "add week" in the top right.[[File:ZC Church Dashboard Page.png|633x633px]]
## If you need to add the week, be sure you choose the correct date, add any special notes or details, and ensure the correct church is selected from the drop down menu. [[File:ZC dashboard Add Week.png|415x415px]]
# Go through the page and add the numbers for each field. Please ONLY ENTER NUMBERS. There are also fields for giving info, which you do not need to enter.
# Once finished adding your data, click "save stats" at the bottom of the page.[[File:ZC Dashboard edit stats page.png|732x732px]]
# If you have any extra information for that week, you can add that in the notes box at the bottom of the form
# If the date you are trying to edit has a red label that someone is entering data. Wait a few minutes and reload the page. If it doesn't clear, click and hold your click on the red label for 10 seconds and it will go away and allow you to edit that date again.
[[File:Lock.png|left|thumb|734x734px|Click and hold the click on the red label to clear the status and allow you to edit that date.]]