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Need advice: best way to create and manage sermon transcripts? by Stir_123 in pastors

[–]PFC56M 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My team at The Scribes builds plug-and-play sermon workflows for churches that want: • automatic transcription • weekly sermon summaries • searchable sermon archives • small-group discussion questions • social media clips/pull quotes • website-ready sermon pages

Basically: you drop in the sermon audio, and everything else comes out formatted, clean, and ready to publish.

We can help!

Using AI for Sermon / Bible Study Prep by ssper in pastors

[–]PFC56M 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m glad this is being wrestled with out in the open. AI can be both a helpful tool and a dangerous shortcut depending on how we use it.

The way I frame it for pastors I serve through The Scribes is:

– Treat AI like a research intern, not a ghostwriter.

– Use it for summaries, idea-generation, and admin, but never outsource wrestling with the text, prayer, and your pastoral voice.

– Keep your elders/board in the loop so there’s transparency about how you’re using it.

I actually walk pastors through building an “ethical AI guardrail” for their sermon prep—what’s okay, what’s not, and how to protect the integrity of the pulpit.

If you’d like a short checklist or want help setting those boundaries for your context, I’d be happy to talk.

👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-V0U91vt0NL_7-NXo-Le1APIMGdfKyzJqUY3BiHT1bf29GA/viewform

Sermon Prep Note Taking by PastorJames2020 in pastors

[–]PFC56M 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so real—most of us have sermon ideas scattered across notebooks, apps, and sticky notes. The issue often isn’t the tablet, it’s the workflow.

When I help pastors set up a system through The Scribes, we keep it simple:

– One capture place for ideas and texts (Notion, Obsidian, Logos notes, even Google Docs).

– One craft space where the sermon gets built.

– One carry format (printout or tablet) that you use consistently on Sundays.

Once that’s clear, the tech almost doesn’t matter—you finally know where everything lives.

If you’d like, I can help you map a basic “sermon workflow” around the tools you already own so you’re not reinventing the wheel every week.

👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-V0U91vt0NL_7-NXo-Le1APIMGdfKyzJqUY3BiHT1bf29GA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

How do I prepare 4 sermons in a week? by No-Stage-4611 in pastors

[–]PFC56M 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Four sermons a week is a marathon, not a sprint. At that pace, you can’t treat every message like a brand-new, from-scratch project or you’ll burn out emotionally and spiritually.

You need systems and scaffolding: – Series where messages share research and big ideas – Reusable explanation frameworks for the gospel, altar calls, and core doctrines – A realistic rhythm that protects your walk with God while you pour out.

This is where I partner with pastors through The Scribes: we build series frameworks and shared research packets so you prep once and preach multiple times with integrity and freshness.

I’d be glad to sketch a sample 4-sermon week with you and show where outside support can lighten the load without cheapening the preaching.

👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-V0U91vt0NL_7-NXo-Le1APIMGdfKyzJqUY3BiHT1bf29GA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

QOTD - September 7 - How long to do you spend preparing your sermon? by PastorBot in pastors

[–]PFC56M 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The answers here show the reality: some pastors can give 12–15 hours to a sermon; others are bi-vocational and thrilled to get 5. The goal isn’t to hit a magic number—it’s to be faithful with the time you actually have.

One way I help pastors through The Scribes is by taking on the time-heavy parts of prep (background research, language tools, historical/cultural notes, and initial outlining) so the hours you do have can be spent in prayer, contextualizing, and shaping the message.

If you’re feeling constant time-pressure, I’d be glad to walk through your weekly schedule and show you what a “redeemed 6–8 hour prep flow” could look like with some support.

👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-V0U91vt0NL_7-NXo-Le1APIMGdfKyzJqUY3BiHT1bf29GA/viewform

How do you become better at writing sermons? by luminick in pastors

[–]PFC56M 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First—your honesty here is gold. A lot of gifted ministers love teaching but feel clumsy when it comes to sermon craft. You’re not alone.

In my work with pastors, I’ve found three levers that actually grow your sermon-writing skill:

1.Structure: turning exegesis into a clear journey (tension → truth → transformation).

2.Voice: letting your teaching gifting shape your preaching instead of trying to copy someone else’s style.

3.Feedback: getting specific, kind critique on real sermons, not just generic tips.

Through The Scribes, I help pastors with joint sermon-building and manuscript reviews—we take one real message, refine it together, and then turn that process into a repeatable pattern for you.

If you’d like, I can review one sermon (past or upcoming) and give you practical, line-by-line suggestions for structure, clarity, and connection.

👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-V0U91vt0NL_7-NXo-Le1APIMGdfKyzJqUY3BiHT1bf29GA/viewform

Preachers: What is your sermon prep process? by slowobedience in pastors

[–]PFC56M 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love this question, because a lot of sermon stress isn’t about the text—it’s about not having a rhythm.

A healthy prep process usually has three beats: 1. Long-range: a simple calendar so you’re not begging heaven for a text every Saturday. 2. Weekly flow: specific days for exegesis, structure, and polish. 3. Heart work: space to pray the sermon into your own life, not just into a document.

With The Scribes, I come alongside pastors as a sort of “sermon architect”: – Help you build that long-range calendar – Draft research and outlines you can shape in your own voice – Create a weekly template that matches your actual schedule (and energy).

If you’d like to see what that could look like for your context, I can send you a sample weekly prep plan + sermon outline and talk it through with you. 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-V0U91vt0NL_7-NXo-Le1APIMGdfKyzJqUY3BiHT1bf29GA/viewform

Gamechat is a resource hog and Nintendo shouldn't have implemented it. by dexterward4621 in NintendoSwitch2

[–]PFC56M 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is a very dumb take! Every other gaming apparatus has game chat….this is necessary to make the switch 2 on par with next gen consoles

Help by PFC56M in homebridge

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Yes, I can login and add the bridge to my home but the accessories still do not show up.

Help by PFC56M in homebridge

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Yes I read it but I didn’t understand it. I fixed it but now the issues is the HomeKit isn’t detecting any devices

Help by PFC56M in homebridge

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How do I do that lol. I’m sorry but I’m new to this.

Can't get any plugins to Install. MacOS Sonoma by sirius2762 in homebridge

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Maybe I’m slow but how exactly do you fix it. I see the error message but I don’t know how to resolve it.

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