Overflow Worship Releases The Church: A Hilarious and Honest Look Behind the Scenes of Christmas in Ministry

Andrea Olson • April 30, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Overflow Worship | www.overflowworship.com


Overflow Worship is proud to announce the release of its brand-new original Christmas comedy series, “The Church”—a three-part, mockumentary-style show that takes a hilarious and heartfelt look behind the curtain of church ministry during the busiest time of the year.


Created in the spirit of shows like The Office, The Church brings the camera into the week-to-week chaos of a local church staff as they prepare for their biggest event of the year: the Christmas Eve service. But behind the funny moments, awkward team dynamics, and questionable gift exchanges lies a deeper message—one that points back to the simplicity and power of the gospel at Christmas.

"It’s easy to get caught up in production, planning, and trying to please everyone—especially at Christmas,” said the Overflow Worship team. “This series is a humorous reminder that in the middle of all the chaos, we’re called to keep the main thing the main thing—Jesus."

🧑‍🎄 The Office Meets Worship Ministry


The story follows Ben, a new worship leader hired to bring fresh energy and modern ideas to a tradition-rich church. As he tries to balance choir expectations, budget limitations, and a tech director with strong opinions about fog machines and pre-recorded tracks, Ben quickly learns that fitting in—and standing firm—are equally challenging.


Every character in The Church is exaggerated just enough to feel familiar to anyone who's served on a church team. From the high-strung event coordinator to the no-nonsense secretary to the busy tech director with too many opinions, the staff is full of heart, dysfunction, and a desire to do something meaningful.


🙏 Featuring Brian Tabor of Worship Probs


One of the many Easter eggs in the series is the appearance of Pastor Greg, played by Brian Tabor, the real-life host of the popular Christian podcast Worship Probs. Known for his hilarious “Prayer Concerns” segment, Brian brings his signature dry humor and leadership insight to the role. In fact, the show goes a step further—integrating actual Worship Probs content.

Every comment card read aloud in the team meetings is real—submitted by actual church attendees and previously shared on the Worship Probs podcast. These moments give the show an added layer of authenticity and relatability, especially for church leaders who’ve read a few wild cards themselves.

❄️ A Christmas Story That Feels All Too Real


From glitter-covered classrooms and snow machines gone rogue to the operatic soloist who insists on singing "Mary Did You Know" (again), The Church explores the humorous tension between honoring tradition and making space for something new.


Viewers will resonate with the real ministry dynamics:


  • The pressure to impress while staying focused on Jesus
  • The struggle to introduce innovation without alienating the congregation
  • The behind-the-scenes exhaustion of staff trying to “make Christmas perfect”
  • The relationships that are messy, but rooted in genuine love for the Church


It all builds to a final Christmas Eve service that, despite the hiccups, captures what matters most: hope, worship, community, and the simple truth that Jesus came for us.


🎁 A Gift to Worship Teams Everywhere


The Church isn’t just for laughs—it’s a celebration of church staff and volunteers who give everything they have to serve during the Christmas season.


The series is meant to affirm the unseen work of ministry teams and remind them that in the middle of all the noise, Jesus is still at the center.


Whether you’re a worship leader, tech volunteer, kids director, or coffee team hero, The Church was made for you.


🎬 Watch the Full Series Now


Watch all three episodes of The Church now on Overflow Worship’s official YouTube channel:

👉 youtube.com/@overflowworshipofficial


Make sure to like, comment, and share—especially with your church staff, worship team, or anyone who needs a laugh and a reminder that they’re not alone.

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