Recently, Phil Cooke and Kem Meyer joined Justin Blaney for another Innovate 4 Jesus discussion on effective church communication. Both Phil and Kem are former board members of our nonprofit parent, the Center for Church Communication. Kem also wrote the foreword to our latest book, Unwelcome: 50 Ways Churches Drive Away First-Time Visitors, so we’re big fans.
“At the end of the day, my whole passion in communication advocacy is to simplify complexity and reduce information obesity.” -Kem Meyer
“The single most effective way to get rid of rumor and speculation is to be transparent.” -Phil Cooke
“It’s not how much we produce. It’s how effective we are in the things we produce.” -Kem Meyer
“Churches often confuse loyalty with competence.” -Phil Cooke
More Resources:
- Kem’s Website: KemMeyer.com
- Phil’s Website: PhilCooke.com
- Kem’s book: Less Clutter. Less Noise.: Beyond Bulletins, Brochures and Bake Sales
- Some of Phil’s books: Jolt!: Get a Jump on a World That’s Constantly Changing, Branding Faith: Why Some Churches and Nonprofits Impact Culture and Others Don’t, and The Last TV Evangelist: Why the Next Generation Couldn’t Care Less About Religious Media and Why It Matters. Phil’s latest is Unique: Telling Your Story in the Age of Brands and Social Media.
- Another interview with Kem: Kem Meyer on Better Communication
- Kem’s take on church marketing: Does Church Marketing Still Suck: Kem Meyer
- Another interview with Phil: Phil Cooke: Media and the Church
