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10 Ways Your Church Can Have a Social Media Christmas
8 Comments » December 8, 2014

10 Ways Your Church Can Have a Social Media Christmas

Fun ideas to engage your congregation and have a social media Christmas, including Throwback Christmas, a caption contest and a Google Maps census journey.

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Christmas Videos: The Christmas Scale
1 Comment » December 5, 2014

Christmas Videos: The Christmas Scale

In our series of inspirational Christmas videos, learn how the the greatest message in the world is contained in a simple scale.

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When Bulletins Explode All Over Visitors
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When Bulletins Explode All Over Visitors

Just because it's Christmas doesn't mean you need to stuff your bulletin until it explodes. It scares away visitors and doesn't serve the ministries those inserts are trying to help.

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You Are a Storyteller Not a Salesman
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You Are a Storyteller Not a Salesman

Don't set out to prove a point. Set out to tell a great story. It's a lesson in creativity and making things better that starts with being a storyteller.

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25 Last-Minute Christmas Ideas
3 Comments » December 1, 2014

25 Last-Minute Christmas Ideas

Just as it's not too late to begin Christmas shopping, it's not too late to implement some last-minute Christmas promotion strategies at your church. We've got 25 ideas.

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Church Marketing Podcast: The Christmas Social Episode
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Church Marketing Podcast: The Christmas Social Episode

We talk Christmas on social media with Haley Veturis, the social media manager at Saddleback Church. We also tackle the question of multiple social accounts.

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De-Stress Christmas With Hard & Holy Devotional

De-Stress Christmas With Hard & Holy Devotional

Holidays aren't always happy and that can be especially hard for church communicators trying to create a positive and uplifting experience. Let's de-stress with a free devotional.

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Thanksgiving: Chaos to Calm
Comments Off on Thanksgiving: Chaos to Calm November 24, 2014

Thanksgiving: Chaos to Calm

Thanksgiving can often get lost in the rush to promote Christmas. Rather than feeling stressed, take this time to be thankful for all that we have.

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2014 Connexion Conference
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2014 Connexion Conference

The 2014 Connexion Conference featured keynote speaker Meredith Gould addressing the impact of technology on the 21st century church.

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Christmas Survival Boxes
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Christmas Survival Boxes

The holidays can be rough and stressful. Which is why one church is packaging Christmas survival boxes to promote their upcoming holiday series.

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Church Recommendations Matter
1 Comment » November 19, 2014

Church Recommendations Matter

People trust recommendations over advertising, 81% to 36%. So collecting church recommendations is a powerful way to get people to your church. Here's how to encourage church reviews.

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How to Manage Your Communication Schedule & Strategy
5 Comments » November 18, 2014

How to Manage Your Communication Schedule & Strategy

"I fell into church communication. Now what?" Get a handle on a communication schedule and strategy. We've got four principles and a free webinar.

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Certification Lab 2015
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Certification Lab 2015

The Certification Lab is an opportunity for church communication leaders to get better. It's coming to Dallas and St. Louis in 2015.

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Embrace Tradition for Your Christmas Celebration

Embrace Tradition for Your Christmas Celebration

Don't put baby Jesus on a zip line, embrace tradition: candlelight services, classic songs, the Christmas story. People like tradition at Christmas.

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Free Thanksgiving Graphics: Saying Thank You on Social
1 Comment » November 14, 2014

Free Thanksgiving Graphics: Saying Thank You on Social

No one has ever complained that you say thank you too much. Encourage your church to give thanks with a free Thanksgiving graphic to share on social media.

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Thank a Pastor
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Thank a Pastor

A lot of pastors work hard, just like you, to help your church communicate better. In fact, a lot of pastors are saving your butt. So let's say thanks.

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Church Graphics Handbook by Brady Shearer

Church Graphics Handbook by Brady Shearer

Does your church struggle to produce high quality graphic images? Do you rely on clipart and shy away from Photoshop? If so, the Church Graphics Handbook might be the solution ...

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Church Marketing Podcast: The Christmas Planning Episode
1 Comment » November 12, 2014

Church Marketing Podcast: The Christmas Planning Episode

We talk Christmas planning with Scott McClellan, how to create communication systems at your church, how to keep the main thing the main thing and more.

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