Archive for 2015

Leading Up: How to Move Your Church Leadership Forward
May 11, 2015

Leading Up: How to Move Your Church Leadership Forward

Leading up is a way to move your church leadership forward even when you're not the boss. You propose solutions, you build trust, you clear the way.

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Questions on Church Communication Strategy on #cmschat
May 8, 2015

Questions on Church Communication Strategy on #cmschat

For this week's #cmschat on Twitter we talked about the big questions you need to be asking about your church communication strategy.

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think-ahead Article
May 7, 2015

Church Communication on the Cheap

Most churches have little or no budget for communication, so doing church communication on the cheap is a bonus. We talk free and low-cost resources.

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Church Visitor Horror Stories: Time Change
May 6, 2015

Church Visitor Horror Stories: Time Change

Not updating your website with a special service time is a big problem, but don't compound that problem by running out of seats.

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Mother’s Day Social Graphics: Free Downloads to Share
May 4, 2015

Mother’s Day Social Graphics: Free Downloads to Share

Mother's Day is the third most-attended Sunday of the year. Engage your social networks with our free Mother's Day social graphics.

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Church Communication on the Cheap on #cmschat
May 2, 2015

Church Communication on the Cheap on #cmschat

This week's #cmschat on Twitter covered hacks, tips and ideas for how to do church communication on a shoestring budget.

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10 Tips for a Mobile-Friendly Church Website
April 30, 2015

10 Tips for a Mobile-Friendly Church Website

Google has changed their search algorithm to favor mobile-friendly sites. The #cmschat community shares tips for creating a mobile-friendly church website.

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Mother’s Day: Third Most Popular Sunday
April 29, 2015

Mother’s Day: Third Most Popular Sunday

Mother's Day is the third most attended Sunday of the year, but let's avoid some of the pitfalls of the day, from stereotypes to insensitivity.

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Andy Swart: Pastor Who Understands Communication
April 27, 2015

Andy Swart: Pastor Who Understands Communication

We talk with our new board member, Andy Swart. He's a pastor in Arkansas who understands the value of communication.

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Google’s Mobile Friendly Update on #cmschat
April 24, 2015

Google’s Mobile Friendly Update on #cmschat

Our chat covered Google's mobile friendly update, dubbed "#Mobilegeddon," and how it will impact your church website.

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26 Giving Tips for Church Communicators
April 23, 2015

26 Giving Tips for Church Communicators

It's not always easy to talk about money in the church, but it's still important to communicate well. We've got 26 giving tips from the community.

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Church Visitor Horror Stories: Congregation Fail
April 22, 2015

Church Visitor Horror Stories: Congregation Fail

Sometimes the greatest obstacle to welcoming new people into your church is the people in your church. Congregation fail.

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Media Nuts and Bolts by Kim D’Souza
April 21, 2015

Media Nuts and Bolts by Kim D’Souza

This is a good resource for small churches and pastors who haven’t yet entered the world of media and want to understand the basic concepts.

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The Purpose of Your Church Bulletin: Evaluate Before You Tweak
April 20, 2015

The Purpose of Your Church Bulletin: Evaluate Before You Tweak

What's the purpose of your church bulletin? Is it really the best tool for the job? Before you tweak your bulletin, consider its purpose.

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Communications & Giving on #cmschat
April 17, 2015

Communications & Giving on #cmschat

We talked about how your communications team can positively impact giving at your church in the latest Twitter chat.

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