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Learning about Creative Missions on #cmschat
Last night's #cmschat on Twitter covered Creative Missions and how church communications professionals like you can help other churches.
#27 & #28: Quit Being Trendy/Old Fashioned
Some churches are obsessed with the new and shiny. Others love the ancient traditions. And sometimes we care too much about those minor issues.
7 Ways to Build Relationships with Church Coworkers
Building relationships with church coworkers can make your life simpler and your job easier. Communication is all about relationships.
Social Media: Taking the Time to Respond
The reality is every social media notification is a connection and relationship to the kingdom work that God is doing, and that elevates that conversation.
How Email Automation Can Improve Ministry Communication
Email automation is a way to efficiently send timely messages and make your life easier. Plus you can better connect with your congregation and do ministry.
Outstanding Church Customer Service on #cmschat
Last night's #cmschat on Twitter covered the church's greatest marketing opportunity—customer service.
What Can You Control?: Making the Most of Your Position
Take initiative in the jobs you’re given, whether or not they are the jobs you wanted, and use those opportunities to showcase what you can do.
#11: Quit Caring About a Dress Code
Your Sunday best is a cultural tradition, not a biblical mandate. When churches strive to be respectable, they’re kind of missing the point.
Communication Audit: 24 Potential Channels to Consider
When our church communication efforts are floundering, we're tempted to borrow ideas from other churches. But it might be time for a communication audit.
San Antonio Certification Lab Recap
We had 31 church communicators join us for the San Antonio Certification Lab, a small group training event that impacted over 40,000 people.
5 Ways to Get Design Approval From Your Pastor
Pastors and graphic designers aren't always on the same page. Sometimes there's even friction. We've got some tips to help you work better together.
Effective Crisis Communications for the Church on #cmschat
Last night's #cmschat on Twitter covered crisis communication. Does your church have a written plan and are you prepared?
#5: Quit Saying You Welcome Everyone When You Don’t
In too many of our churches, we’re fooling ourselves into thinking we are welcoming when we really aren’t. It's time to quit.
9 Ways Communicators Can Serve Their Pastor
Communication is vital, but it's subservient to a pastor's vision. So how do we serve our pastor's vision while still pursing great communication?
San Antonio Certification Lab in Action
Collected tweets and pics from our 2016 Certification Lab in San Antonio, Texas, sharing insights and wisdom for church communicators.
New Church Websites: What Works & What Doesn’t on #cmschat
Last week's #cmschat on Twitter covered church websites: What's working and what isn't?
Valuing Communication While Serving Your Pastor
I love church communicators and our mission to serve the church. But the greatest marketing in the world is a failure if it’s not serving your pastor.