Why Your Church Should Host a Saturday Night Comedy Event and Then Let Me Preach Sunday Morning

Churches are always praying for something that brings joy, connection, encouragement, and outreach all at the same time. Something that strengthens the saints, welcomes the hesitant, disarms the skeptical, and draws in people who would never walk into a normal church service. That is exactly what happens when a church hosts a clean, family-friendly Saturday night comedy event and then brings me back to preach on Sunday morning. This is not just “something fun to do.” It is strategic ministry beautifully wrapped in laughter.

There are people in every congregation who have friends and family that would never say yes to, “Will you come to church this Sunday morning?” But those same people will happily say yes to, “Hey, our church is doing a comedy night and the guy is actually funny. Want to come hang out?” Humor lowers defenses. It breaks tension. It allows people to relax, breathe, and realize, “Wait… these church people are actually normal human beings.” The comedy night becomes a bridge. I get to make people laugh until their faces hurt, while also sharing hope, heart, and encouragement.

And gently, almost without them realizing it, the door opens for Sunday morning.

Then something incredible happens. People come back. They walk in Sunday morning already familiar with the building, the church family, the atmosphere, and the guy who is preaching. The awkwardness is gone. The anxiety is gone. The wall has already been broken down. Now they are ready to listen.

This kind of weekend is powerful for the faithful members of your church and for those who feel like they are on the fringe. Your committed church family needs encouragement. Life is heavy. Culture is overwhelming. Families are under pressure. Ministry can sometimes feel exhausting. When God’s people laugh together, something holy happens. Laughter resets the heart. It reminds us that joy is a fruit of the Spirit and a gift from God.

Then there are the people who may attend off and on, or who feel disconnected, unsure, or hesitant. A night like this tells them, “You belong here. You matter. You are part of this family.” When those people sit in the same room as your most committed members and they laugh together, the gap disappears. Joy creates unity. The church feels more like a family.

Something else happens too. Inside jokes are born. Churches need shared experiences. They need moments that turn into memories and memories that turn into stories. Those stories become part of who the church is together. Before long, people are smiling in the lobby weeks later because they are still laughing about something from Saturday night. Those moments act like glue in the life of a congregation.

By the time Sunday morning arrives, people are not thinking, “Who is this guy?” They are thinking, “Oh good, it is the comedy guy. We like him.” Trust has already been built. Walls have already come down. Now the gospel can be preached into open, ready hearts. I do not simply “give a talk.” I preach the Word of God with hope, clarity, encouragement, and love for both the Church and those who are still exploring faith.

The emotional and spiritual flow of the weekend matters. Saturday night provides joy, laughter, connection, openness, and community bonding. Sunday morning brings truth, hope, the gospel, encouragement, and challenge. It is outreach. It is discipleship. It is community building. And yes, it is also genuinely fun.

Churches do not need more events just to fill a calendar. They need meaningful experiences that reach the lost, encourage believers, strengthen unity, highlight joy, and point people to Christ. A Saturday comedy event followed by Sunday morning preaching does exactly that.

If your church is praying for a creative outreach opportunity, a refreshing weekend for your congregation, something that builds unity and shared joy, and a Sunday message centered in hope and faith, let’s talk. Let’s plan together. Let’s laugh together. And let’s watch what God does when His people experience joy and truth in the same weekend.

And here is one more encouragement. Many churches discover that someone in their congregation, or a local business owner who loves the mission of the church, is thrilled to sponsor the event or cover my honorarium. Often there is a person, family, or business who wants to invest in something joyful, impactful, and evangelistic. Sponsorship allows the church to bless the community, reach new people, encourage the church body, and create an unforgettable weekend without adding financial strain to the ministry budget. So do not be surprised when someone says, “Yes, we want to help make this happen.”