Archive for 2015

Remember How Radical Christmas Really Is
September 21, 2015

Remember How Radical Christmas Really Is

Christmas is the story of a virgin mother and an illegitimate baby. It's never what we expect. Let's remember just how radical Christmas is.

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Planning Christmas on #cmschat
September 18, 2015

Planning Christmas on #cmschat

We talk Christmas planning: what churches have done in the past, what you wish you could do better and general tips for planning and promoting Christmas.

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It’s All About Christmas Eve
September 17, 2015

It’s All About Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve offers that final, climactic dose of Christmas that people are craving. That's where your church should be.

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Christmas Contest: Why Is Christmas Special at Your Church?
September 16, 2015

Christmas Contest: Why Is Christmas Special at Your Church?

We've got a new book coming out—God Rest Ye Stressed Communicators: Planning Christmas for Your Church. In the spirit of the season, we're giving it away.

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Too Early for Christmas?
September 16, 2015

Too Early for Christmas?

We're talking in Christmas in September. Isn't that too early? It's never too early to start planning Christmas for your church.

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Set the Stage: A Manifesto for Church Stage Design by Jonathan Malm
September 14, 2015

Set the Stage: A Manifesto for Church Stage Design by Jonathan Malm

Jonathan Malm explores the philosophical and practical realities of church stage design in this quick and helpful read.

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30 Stage Design Tips for Churches
September 14, 2015

30 Stage Design Tips for Churches

We explore 30 stage design tips from some of the top church stage designers, including how to use light, keeping it simple, welcoming people and more.

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Church Advertising on #cmschat
September 11, 2015

Church Advertising on #cmschat

During last night's #cmschat on Twitter, we considered whether advertising is still worth it for churches.

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18 of the Most Popular Social Media Posts for Churches
September 9, 2015

18 of the Most Popular Social Media Posts for Churches

What does it take to create popular social media posts? We asked churches for their most popular post and share 18 examples your church can learn from.

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Live Video for Your Church: Periscope & Facebook Live
September 8, 2015

Live Video for Your Church: Periscope & Facebook Live

Real time crowd participation and acknowledgment is amazing. With live video, each time you turn on the app it’s a ministry opportunity.

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Effective Public Relations for Churches on #cmschat
September 4, 2015

Effective Public Relations for Churches on #cmschat

During last night's #cmschat on Twitter, we talked about how your church can effectively use public relations.

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30 Top Church Tech Blogs
September 3, 2015

30 Top Church Tech Blogs

We made the list! (We're #2! We're #2!) But more than a chance for us to brag, this is a chance for you to check out some great sites.

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How Do the Audience Groups in Your Church Affect Small Groups?
September 2, 2015

How Do the Audience Groups in Your Church Affect Small Groups?

Our churches can get locked into certain ways of communicating to small groups. But you can change that when you change how you categorize the congregation.

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Church Vision: Planning 20 Years in Advance
August 31, 2015

Church Vision: Planning 20 Years in Advance

Ever planned 20 years ahead? Learn how one church revamped its church vision and the reasons behind the change.

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Church Reviews on the Pro Church Tools Podcast
August 29, 2015

Church Reviews on the Pro Church Tools Podcast

The Pro Church Tools podcast interviewed one of our own to talk about church reviews: People trust what other people say about you more than what you say about yourself.

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