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Archive for 2011

Communication Catalyst Poll Results

by Joshua Cody

We all learn and grow in different ways. In our most recent poll, we asked you what helped you grow most as a church communicator, and here are your answers.

January 26, 2011

Online Office Hours

by Justin Wise

Justin Wise talks about online office hours, the opportunities and connections it's created and how you can do it too.

January 25, 2011

Church Web & Social Media Research

by Kevin D. Hendricks

A flood of stats and numbers about church web and social media use: 47% of churches actively use Facebook, 78% have a website, etc.

January 24, 2011

Maurilio Amorim: Social Media, Expectations & Best Practices

by Kevin D. Hendricks

CFCC board member Maurilio Amorim talks about churches tapping social media, increased expectations for churches and establishing best practices.

January 21, 2011

Job and Freelance Board: New Gigs for the New Year

by Joshua Cody

As 2011 starts, we wanted to give remind our readers of the completely free Job Board and Freelance Board and let you know about some of the openings we've seen ...

January 19, 2011

Is Anyone Asking Your Story?

by Brad Abare

We're supposed to be prepared to give an answer. But is anyone asking? We need to create opportunities to communicate by getting out there.

January 18, 2011

Lori Bailey: Stories & Sharing

by Kevin D. Hendricks

CFCC board member Lori Bailey talks about the importance of churches telling their own stories and sharing and learning from other leaders.

January 17, 2011

MLK: Church Communication Hero

by Kevin D. Hendricks

I like the idea of Dr. King as church communication hero because what we do is not all discarded bulletins, forgotten Facebook updates or unappreciated graphics.

January 14, 2011

Church Marketing Directory: Event Promotion, Netcasts and More

by Joshua Cody

As your church dives into 2011, make sure you check out the Church Marketing Directory to find help from folks that specialize in local church marketing.

January 12, 2011

Two Stories About Haiti

by Kevin D. Hendricks

One year after the Haiti earthquake we look at two stories told in the quake's aftermath. Both communicate something different. Which story is your church telling?

January 11, 2011

Best Advice Poll Results

by Joshua Cody

What was your favorite Church Marketing Sucks advice of 2010? We shared plenty of advice for churches in the last year, but we turn to a poll to find your ...

January 10, 2011

Tim Schraeder: Context & Relationships

by Kevin D. Hendricks

CFCC board member Tim Schraeder talks about the importance of context and relationships for church communication directors.

January 6, 2011

Fishers of Men Interview

by Kevin D. Hendricks

An interview with Josh Cody: " 'Go to the ends of the earth and make disciples.' This is Jesus’ charge. I don’t see how we get around church marketing."

January 5, 2011

Social Media is Just a Tool

by Josh Cowen

We often laud the value of social media, but is it without pitfalls? We address the detractors and discuss their worries about the dangers of social media.