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The Church Visitor Gift: How Bribery Can Bring People Back
The church visitor gift is a tried and true way to make guests feel welcome and bring them back to your church. We talk examples, rationale and more.
More Than Thank You: Supporting Veterans
Let's thank our veterans, yes, but let's also pray for them, pray for peace, and then lead the way to action. Here are a few ways to support veterans.
End of the Year Church Giving
The end of the year is a good time to think about money. We cover new metrics, why it matters, giving strategies and ways to boost online giving.
Anne Lamott on Grief, Brokenness & Small Steps
Anne Lamott, the patron saint of brokenness, is an example of honesty, grace and the small victories that church communicators need to embrace.
Advent: Don’t Reinvent Christmas
Christmas is coming, but you don't need to stress. There's a ready made Christmas promo plan called Advent.
Be Warm & Inspiring This Christmas: Free Video Download
Gary Molander shares the need for churches to be warm and inspiring as they reach out to people for Christmas.
Getting Burned: Worse Than Burnout
Transitions in the church sometimes lead to relational explosions that get people hurt. How do we best handle these situations without getting burned and without losing our faith?
The Nines Conference 2014
Last year's The Nines Conference experienced some controversy. Will this year's online conference face the same challenge as they attempt to address clashes between the church and culture?
ChurchM.ag on Unwelcome
ChurchM.ag covers our latest book, Unwelcome. “I think every church should get this and read it, no matter how awesome they think they are.”
Christmas Communication Lessons From Last Year
The best way to promote Christmas is to learn what's worked and what hasn't in past years. Use these Christmas communication lessons to develop new tactics.
Church Visitor Horror Stories: Stalker
Our Church Visitor Horror Story Contest comes to a close with our grand prize winner: The pastor who wouldn't let you leave and then a member tracks you down at ...
Happy Halloween 2014
Boo! We've got scary church signs, visitor horror stories, zombies and ghosts. Happy Halloween.
Embrace Some Awkward: Empathize With Church Visitors
Checking out a gym can help church communicators realize how awkward it is for visitors to check out a church. Learn to empathize with church visitors.
Church Visitor Horror Stories: Reserved Seating
Going to church for the first time is scary. But reserved seating? With the evil eye? Creepy! That makes for a real Church Visitor Horror Story.
Unwelcome Hangout: Visitors & Church Communication
Watch the Unwelcome Hangout to learn more about how churches welcome (or don't) visitors. With Jonathan Malm and Dave Shrein.
Fall Back: Help Your Church Remember Daylight Savings
Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend. Did you remember? Will your congregation? Help them out with a simple reminder using this free graphic.
Church Visitor Horror Stories: Firing the Pastor
Walking into church for the first time can be scary. But firing the pastor? Yikes! That makes for a real Church Visitor Horror Story. And it's our first winner.