Larry Witzel
Respected innovator at intersection of technology, marketing, and ministry. Founder of SermonView. Disciple of Jesus.
Appears in 19 Episodes
Christmas Traditions at Your Church
Larry emphasizes building lasting holiday traditions that strengthen connections within the church and community. Drawing from his own family experiences, he shares fo...
Dedicated Web Page for Guests
Your church's website should make guests feel welcome! Creating a dedicated guest page can reduce anxiety for newcomers, helping them feel at ease before they even ste...
What People Look for on Church Websites
Is your church website optimized for your guests? Two-thirds of guests explore a church's website before visiting, often deciding against it if crucial info is missing...
Reducing Guests Uncertainty
Guests often feel uncertain about visiting a new church. Larry Witzel shares three practical ways to ease their anxiety and make them feel welcome. Discover how your c...
Pre-registration
Larry Witzel explains why pre-registration is a powerful tool for increasing attendance at evangelistic events. He shares 3 key reasons to prioritize a pre-registratio...
Event Attendance Rates
Larry Witzel unpacks his study on how different advertising channels impact evangelistic event attendance. Learn which channels—social media, direct mail, YouTube, an...
Banners & Road Signs
If you're not using banners and road signs to promote your church events, you might be missing out on attracting more guests! Banners and road signs add powerful value...
YouTube Advertising
Planning an evangelistic event at your church? Make sure YouTube advertising is part of your strategy! Video is one of the most powerful tools for evangelism, and here...
Go Your Own Pace
Larry Witzel emphasizes the importance of not comparing yourself to others and instead focusing on the unique path God has set before you. Larry encourages viewers to ...
Direct Mail
Larry Witzel explains why direct mail is still crucial for church evangelism, despite its decline in engagement. He highlights that direct mail guarantees every home r...
Digital Advertising
Digital marketing is the most cost-effective tool for promoting evangelistic events today. Backed by a recent study, Larry compares the performance of social media adv...
Breath in the Spirit, Breath out Self
Larry Witzel discusses how pride can undermine spiritual growth and ministry success. Drawing from his personal experiences, Larry explains the "yo-yo effect" of succe...
Always a Next Step
In this Ministry Insights, Larry Witzel emphasizes the importance of always asking for a decision in your sermons. Just like in marketing, where companies like Best Bu...
Prophecy Seminars Are Not About Prophecy
Larry Witzel shares a powerful insight about the true purpose of Bible prophecy meetings. Contrary to common belief, these meetings aren't just about teaching prophecy...
The Weight of Ministry
Larry Witzel shares a powerful insight for those in ministry, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the best things rather than getting weighed down by merely good...
Why Bible Prophecy?
Larry Witzel explains why Bible prophecy remains the most effective topic for evangelistic series, even when some church members feel tired of it. Discover why prophec...
Clear over Clever
In this episode, Larry Witzel dives into the crucial topic of sermon titles, specifically for evangelistic meetings. He explains why clarity should always precede clev...
Asking for Decisions
In this episode of Ministry Insights from SermonView, Larry Witzel emphasizes the importance of a clear call to action. He explains that the average American makes abo...
Welcome to Ministry Insights
In this pre-episode, Larry explains his vision for the Ministry Insights series: to inspire, educate, and affirm pastors in their ministry.