10 New Year’s Resolutions for Church Production and Creative Teams
As the new year dawns, it’s time to set intentional goals that will help your church production and creative teams thrive in 2025. These resolutions are designed to inspire faith-based growth, encourage technical skill development, and foster community—all while keeping your eyes fixed on the mission to serve God and His people with excellence.
1. Prioritize Spiritual Health
Your creative gifts are a reflection of God’s creativity. Prioritize your spiritual health by spending daily time in prayer and Scripture. Let your relationship with God be the wellspring from which all your creative workflows. When your soul is aligned with Him, your work will carry deeper meaning and impact.
Resolution Idea: Schedule a weekly team devotional to center your team’s work on Christ.
2. Learn a New Technical Skill
The world of church production is ever-evolving. Whether it’s learning how to mix audio better, mastering lighting design, or upgrading your live-streaming skills, there’s always something new to explore.
Resolution Idea: Choose one new skill to learn each quarter, and take online courses or attend workshops to grow in that area.
3. Improve Communication with Your Team
A well-functioning creative team thrives on clear communication. Make it a resolution to improve how your team collaborates and communicates, both in-person and online.
Resolution Idea: Implement a project management tool like Asana or Trello to keep everyone on the same page.
4. Develop a Backup Plan for Services
Technical glitches happen. Ensure your team is prepared by creating a solid backup plan for your church services. Have contingencies in place for audio, video, and lighting issues.
Resolution Idea: Conduct quarterly drills to test your backup plans and make improvements where needed.
5. Invest in Personal Development
Your creative role is about more than just technical skills—it’s about leadership and spiritual growth. Make time to invest in your personal development through reading, mentoring, or attending conferences.
Resolution Idea: Choose a leadership book to read as a team and discuss how to apply its principles.
6. Find a Community for Support and Training
Serving in church production and creative roles can be isolating, but you don’t have to do it alone. Find a community that understands your challenges and can offer support, encouragement, and practical training.
Resolution Idea: Make attending SALT 2025 a priority. SALT Conference is the perfect place to connect with other creatives, learn new skills, and be inspired. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow alongside a community that’s passionate about serving the church with creativity.
7. Create Margin for Rest
Burnout is real in creative ministry. This year, make it a priority to build rest into your schedule. Remember, rest is a holy practice that allows you to recharge and remain effective in your ministry.
Resolution Idea: Establish a Sabbath practice for your team, ensuring everyone has time to rest and refocus.
8. Refresh Your Creative Vision
Take time to revisit your church’s creative vision. Are your projects aligning with your church’s mission? Make adjustments to ensure that your creative work supports the overall vision of your church.
Resolution Idea: Host a vision-casting session with your team to brainstorm ideas for the year ahead.
9. Streamline Your Workflow
Efficiency matters when you’re working on tight timelines. Look for ways to streamline your team’s workflow, whether it’s through better planning or using automation tools.
Resolution Idea: Audit your current processes and implement changes to make your team’s workflow smoother.
10. Pray for Your Ministry
Lastly, cover your ministry in prayer. Pray for your church leaders, your team, and the people who will experience God’s presence through your creative efforts.
Resolution Idea: Start each team meeting with a time of prayer, asking God to guide your creative decisions and bless your ministry.
Ready to Grow in 2025?
As you step into the new year, let these resolutions guide your church production and creative team toward a fruitful season of ministry. And don’t forget—SALT 2025 is your opportunity to find community, gain practical training, and be inspired to create with excellence.
