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Be Known for Something by Mark MacDonald
It's the question that keeps pastors up at night, "If my church ceased to exist for any reason, would the community even miss it?"
How to Revitalize Your Church’s Reputation
The church has a reputation problem, and it's keeping people outside the doors. Here's how we can revitalize our reputations so that people will want to know Jesus and his ...
7 Ideas, Tips & Resources for Your Church This Easter
A collection of free graphics, templates, tips, ideas, resources, and more to get you inspired and help you finish as we approach Easter.
15 Church Easter Videos
From a pastoral invite to something more creative, Easter is an opportunity for churches to engage visitors with video. Here are 15 church Easter videos.
60 Church Websites for Easter
Take a look at this sampling of church websites at Easter to see inspiring designs and unique ways to welcome visitors at Easter.
4 Simple Church Website Tips
If your website is responsive, easy to update, friendly for guests, and full of good content, you're doing it right. Easier said than done, but it's a start.
How to Create a Church Social Media Policy
A church social media policy can be a great help for your church's social channels, but what about how your leaders, staff, and volunteers use social media?
Help Your Church Invite Friends: Free Easter Invite Template
Easter is a great time to invite people to church. Make it easier on your congregation with invite cards. We've got a free Easter invite card template.
Watch a Church Bulletin Webinar
Lori Bailey and Mark MacDonald talk bulletins in this 20-minute webinar. They cover digital vs. print, multi-site bulletins, building a team, and more.
Church Shopping: How Can We Better Welcome Guests?
Secret shoppers visit stores to offer an unbiased critique of the customer experience. Churches need the same insight and Greg Atkinson offers just that.
Secrets of a Secret Shopper: Reaching and Keeping Church Guests
Greg Atkinson, a secret shopper for churches, helps church communicators understand how the welcome experience attracts or repels guests in his book Secrets of a Secret Shopper.
Free Easter Branding
If you don't have your church's Easter branding nailed down yet, we can help. Download these Adobe Illustrator templates you can customize.
Easter Stress: Take Care of Yourself
As we approach Easter planning, take care of yourself. The quality of your ministry is only good as the quality of your personal ministry.
2016 CFCC Annual Report
Every year I get the privilege of writing this letter in our annual report. I cherish the opportunity to look back and take account of all the good things that ...
Dealing With Easter Stress
Church communicators feel a lot of stress as we approach Easter. Beating that stress starts with planning and saying no to the extra distractions.
