Archive for January 2015

Introducing #cmschat
January 29, 2015

Introducing #cmschat

We're launching a church communications Twitter chat every Thursday at 9 p.m. EST, starting on Feb. 12. The first chat will cover Easter planning.

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Following up With Church Visitors
January 28, 2015

Following up With Church Visitors

A church's warm welcome should extend to follow-up calls checking in with visitors and inviting them to come back.

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Personal Boundaries: How to Stay Sane & Work Better
January 26, 2015

Personal Boundaries: How to Stay Sane & Work Better

Sometimes we fall into a habit of allowing the work to control us instead of us controlling the work. Personal boundaries can help you be more productive.

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Certification Lab Hangout 2015
January 23, 2015

Certification Lab Hangout 2015

Ready to get better? The Certification Lab is coming to Dallas and St. Louis in 2015. Get a taste in this Google Hangout.

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Church Signs Go to the Supreme Court
January 21, 2015

Church Signs Go to the Supreme Court

A church in Arizona didn't like their town's restrictions on signs and has gone to court. The battle has gone all the way to the Supreme Court.

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The Awesome Communicator Episode 2
January 20, 2015

The Awesome Communicator Episode 2

In this episode we speak with two church communicators about branding, guidelines, volunteers and team building.

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The Ultimate Church SEO Guide: External Marketing
January 19, 2015

The Ultimate Church SEO Guide: External Marketing

Search engine optimization isn't just about your site. External marketing can boost your church SEO and help you climb the search engine rankings.

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events Article
January 16, 2015

2015 Events for Church Communicators

Church communication events are an opportunities to get out and connect with other church communicators. Check out our list of 2015 events.

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Easter Film Produced by Ohio Church & Indiegogo
January 15, 2015

Easter Film Produced by Ohio Church & Indiegogo

An Ohio church is producing a film for Easter and turning to crowdsourcing site Indiegogo to complete the production budget.

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Church Communication Hero: Andraé Crouch
January 14, 2015

Church Communication Hero: Andraé Crouch

We lost a music legend in Andraé Crouch, someone who made powerful music that resonated in the church pew and the concert hall.

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Creative Missions Is Coming to Boise
January 13, 2015

Creative Missions Is Coming to Boise

We're thrilled to announce the annual mission trip for church communicators, Creative Missions, is coming May 16-22 to Boise, Idaho.

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The Ultimate Church SEO Guide: Website Optimization
January 12, 2015

The Ultimate Church SEO Guide: Website Optimization

Search Engine Optimization is crucial for your church to be discovered online. Follow these SEO tips to ensure your website shows up on search engines.

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Why & How Your Church Should Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 7, 2015

Why & How Your Church Should Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

A holiday celebrating a pastor? Martin Luther King Jr. Day should be big in the church. Why and how to do it, including free social media graphics.

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interviews Article
January 6, 2015

Phil Cooke & Kem Meyer Talk Effective Communication

Church communications veterans Phil Cooke and Kem Meyer discuss what it takes to communicate effectively on another Innovate 4 Jesus video chat.

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5 Church Marketing Resolutions for the New Year
January 5, 2015

5 Church Marketing Resolutions for the New Year

Before the church comm grind begins anew, let's take a moment. It's a new year. Here are five church marketing resolutions for this new year. Just pick one. And own ...

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