Archive for 2014

Embrace Tradition for Your Christmas Celebration
November 17, 2014

Embrace Tradition for Your Christmas Celebration

Don't put baby Jesus on a zip line, embrace tradition: candlelight services, classic songs, the Christmas story. People like tradition at Christmas.

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Free Thanksgiving Graphics: Saying Thank You on Social
November 14, 2014

Free Thanksgiving Graphics: Saying Thank You on Social

No one has ever complained that you say thank you too much. Encourage your church to give thanks with a free Thanksgiving graphic to share on social media.

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Thank a Pastor
November 13, 2014

Thank a Pastor

A lot of pastors work hard, just like you, to help your church communicate better. In fact, a lot of pastors are saving your butt. So let's say thanks.

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Church Graphics Handbook by Brady Shearer
November 13, 2014

Church Graphics Handbook by Brady Shearer

Does your church struggle to produce high quality graphic images? Do you rely on clipart and shy away from Photoshop? If so, the Church Graphics Handbook might be the solution ...

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Church Marketing Podcast: The Christmas Planning Episode
November 12, 2014

Church Marketing Podcast: The Christmas Planning Episode

We talk Christmas planning with Scott McClellan, how to create communication systems at your church, how to keep the main thing the main thing and more.

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The Church Visitor Gift: How Bribery Can Bring People Back
November 12, 2014

The Church Visitor Gift: How Bribery Can Bring People Back

The church visitor gift is a tried and true way to make guests feel welcome and bring them back to your church. We talk examples, rationale and more.

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social-justice Article
November 11, 2014

More Than Thank You: Supporting Veterans

Let's thank our veterans, yes, but let's also pray for them, pray for peace, and then lead the way to action. Here are a few ways to support veterans.

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End of the Year Church Giving
November 11, 2014

End of the Year Church Giving

The end of the year is a good time to think about money. We cover new metrics, why it matters, giving strategies and ways to boost online giving.

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Anne Lamott on Grief, Brokenness & Small Steps
November 10, 2014

Anne Lamott on Grief, Brokenness & Small Steps

Anne Lamott, the patron saint of brokenness, is an example of honesty, grace and the small victories that church communicators need to embrace.

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Advent: Don’t Reinvent Christmas
November 10, 2014

Advent: Don’t Reinvent Christmas

Christmas is coming, but you don't need to stress. There's a ready made Christmas promo plan called Advent.

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Be Warm & Inspiring This Christmas: Free Video Download
November 6, 2014

Be Warm & Inspiring This Christmas: Free Video Download

Gary Molander shares the need for churches to be warm and inspiring as they reach out to people for Christmas.

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Getting Burned: Worse Than Burnout
November 5, 2014

Getting Burned: Worse Than Burnout

Transitions in the church sometimes lead to relational explosions that get people hurt. How do we best handle these situations without getting burned and without losing our faith?

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The Nines Conference 2014
November 4, 2014

The Nines Conference 2014

Last year's The Nines Conference experienced some controversy. Will this year's online conference face the same challenge as they attempt to address clashes between the church and culture?

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ChurchM.ag on Unwelcome
November 3, 2014

ChurchM.ag on Unwelcome

ChurchM.ag covers our latest book, Unwelcome. “I think every church should get this and read it, no matter how awesome they think they are.”

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Christmas Communication Lessons From Last Year
November 3, 2014

Christmas Communication Lessons From Last Year

The best way to promote Christmas is to learn what's worked and what hasn't in past years. Use these Christmas communication lessons to develop new tactics.

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