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May 7, 2015
Church Communication on the Cheap
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Rich Kirkpatrick
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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May 6, 2015
Church Visitor Horror Stories: Time Change
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Kevin D. Hendricks
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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May 4, 2015
Mother’s Day Social Graphics: Free Downloads to Share
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Kevin D. Hendricks
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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May 2, 2015
Church Communication on the Cheap on #cmschat
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Kevin D. Hendricks
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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April 30, 2015
10 Tips for a Mobile-Friendly Church Website
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Steve Fogg
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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April 29, 2015
Mother’s Day: Third Most Popular Sunday
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Kevin D. Hendricks
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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on Andy Swart: Pastor Who Understands Communication
April 27, 2015
Andy Swart: Pastor Who Understands Communication
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Kevin D. Hendricks
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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on Google’s Mobile Friendly Update on #cmschat
April 24, 2015
Google’s Mobile Friendly Update on #cmschat
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Kevin D. Hendricks
Our chat covered Google's mobile friendly update, dubbed "#Mobilegeddon," and how it will impact your church website.
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April 23, 2015
26 Giving Tips for Church Communicators
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Kevin D. Hendricks
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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April 22, 2015
Church Visitor Horror Stories: Congregation Fail
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Kevin D. Hendricks
Sometimes the greatest obstacle to welcoming new people into your church is the people in your church. Congregation fail.
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on Media Nuts and Bolts by Kim D’Souza
April 21, 2015
Media Nuts and Bolts by Kim D’Souza
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Sheri Felipe
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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April 20, 2015
The Purpose of Your Church Bulletin: Evaluate Before You Tweak
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Kevin D. Hendricks
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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on Communications & Giving on #cmschat
April 17, 2015
Communications & Giving on #cmschat
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Kevin D. Hendricks
We talked about how your communications team can positively impact giving at your church in the latest Twitter chat.
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on Easter Effort: Facebook Advertising
Easter Effort: Facebook Advertising
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Todd Rossnagel
A church in Louisiana spent a modest amount on Facebook advertising and tripled their Easter attendance. What did your church do for Easter?
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on Encouraging Bible Verses for Communicators
April 16, 2015
Encouraging Bible Verses for Communicators
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Erin Williams
Church communication can be hard work. Take care of yourself by staying rooted in these encouraging Bible verses.
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April 15, 2015
7 Ways to Kill Your Bulletin
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Mark MacDonald
The world is moving away from print and toward digital resources, yet the church clings to its printed bulletin. Here's how to kill your bulletin.
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on Easter Effort: Farmers Market
April 14, 2015
Easter Effort: Farmers Market
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Michelle Mumm
A church in Nebraska used a gardening theme and handed out seed packets at farmers markets. What did your church do for Easter?
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The Website Content Episode
by
Dave Shrein
We talk with copywriter, marketer and storyteller Mike Kim about how your church can write effective copy.
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