Can I say first that I absolutely love entertaining and speaking in such a way that not only has the audience laughing until they cry but provides a segue in an engaging story which offers an opportunity to share the word of God. It is, of course, not your skill or mine that changes lives but the power in the word of God and the ministry of the Holy Spirit.

There is certain bent toward the approach in each event depending on the purpose.

Outreach: These events may contain a high percentage of non-churched visitors who don’t understand Christianeze. We’ll warmly welcome them and make them feel at home with no pressure. The entertainment should be utterly surprising. They never expected to have that much fun. Countless lives are changed for eternity and what a powerful opportunity for growth.

Family Nights: Have you ever noticed members coming in and out of the service with hardly time to stop and talk. People are so busy! Summer disperses the members, Spring is intense with testing, holidays force people to focus on an overload of tasks. There comes a time to reunite as a church family. To be together in a less formal way. To laugh, enjoy one another’s company, to express the goals of the church and be encouraged through the word.

Appreciation: Where would the church be without the volunteers? A dinner or dessert night with a show is a wonderful way to say thanks. It’s a way to recognize all the thankless hours they put in. We make them laugh and have a blast then share the stories of unsung heroes that God used to change lives.

Conference: Let’s face it, conferences can be a bit dull. The teaching, the classes, the teaching. Not to mention the teaching. Leave them on a high note they will never forget. A hilarious show that drives home the main point of the conference will go a long way toward the future success of the conference.

Fund Raising: Let me just say, grab my free PDF “8 Tips to a Successful Fund-Raising Event.” Too much to say in a brief synopsis however hilarious entertainment is something you do not want to leave out of the plan. It brings everyone together and offers the opportunity to share the tremendous value of your cause to change and save lives.

Any Gathering is a place where laughter is needed. Youth, Kids, Seniors. Retreats, promotions and the annual cover dish luncheon. There is tremendous benefit in laughter. Not just average smiles and chuckles but that deep laughter that we rarely experience.

When it’s all said and done, few people remember the meal or the décor but they never forget having the time of their life. They want to return again and again. When an experience is over the moon fantastic, the word spreads and events grow.

An audience who loves being part of your event will sit quietly when the hilarity subsides and receive the message. They will absorb the true purpose for being there. They aren’t bored, looking at their watch, if anything, time has gone too fast. They want more. They are ready to receive.

This is an incredibly valuable moment and one that requires tremendous responsibility. What will they hear in that moment?

“So shall my word be which goes forth from my mouth; It shall not return to me empty. Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the manner for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55: 11