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The Billboard Problem
5 Comments » February 27, 2013

The Billboard Problem

The modern American church’s affinity for billboards has been well documented because, let’s face it, we’ve produced our share of terrible signage. But if we’re to announce the kingdom of ...

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Matt Knisely on Feeling
Comments Off on Matt Knisely on Feeling February 26, 2013

Matt Knisely on Feeling

"As artists, communicators, marketers, and storytellers don't try to make people feel good. Just make them feel."

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Church Design Basics
5 Comments » February 25, 2013

Church Design Basics

A quick primer on church design covering branding & identity, sermon branding, and promotions & advertising. It's a preview of the kind of help Creative Missions churches will get.

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Church Marketing Lab: Ready for Easter
Comments Off on Church Marketing Lab: Ready for Easter February 22, 2013

Church Marketing Lab: Ready for Easter

We're entering Easter season and recent posts in the Church Marketing Lab are evidence. Check out some of the latest designs.

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Facebook Evangelist
11 Comments » February 20, 2013

Facebook Evangelist

The new family visiting our church came because someone kept posting exciting things about our church on Facebook. That person is our Facebook Evangelist. Your church should have one too.

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1 Comment » February 19, 2013

Diana Butler Bass on Social Media

"With social media, you have the chance to be the Lutherans that Luther imagined."

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Top 5 Elements for a Church Site
4 Comments » February 18, 2013

Top 5 Elements for a Church Site

All church websites need to clearly address these five basic questions: Who, what, when, where and how. Easy, huh?

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Job Board: Web Director, Video Producer & Design Director
Comments Off on Job Board: Web Director, Video Producer & Design Director February 15, 2013

Job Board: Web Director, Video Producer & Design Director

Are you looking for a job in church communications? The CFCC Job Board has some listings in North Carolina, Texas and Arizona that you might be interested in.

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Q&A With a Creative Missionary: Jon Rogers
2 Comments » February 13, 2013

Q&A With a Creative Missionary: Jon Rogers

Creative Missions is going north to Alaska. We talk with alumni Jon Rogers. How did it help him? "It fulfills me in ways many projects and jobs have not."

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Church Communication Hero: Madeleine L’Engle

Church Communication Hero: Madeleine L’Engle

She fueled her creativity with challenges and doubts, overcoming rejection to become a celebrated author. She also worked in a church and understands our unique problems.

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Walking on Water by Madeleine L’Engle

Walking on Water by Madeleine L’Engle

Newbery winning author Madeleine L'Engle attempts to explain a Christian approach to art in her classic book Walking on Water: Reflections on Faith and Art.

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Heath Mullikin on New People
2 Comments » February 12, 2013

Heath Mullikin on New People

"Lots of people pray for God to send new people to their church. Few accept the folks God actually sends."

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Q&A With a Creative Missionary: Joe Porter
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Q&A With a Creative Missionary: Joe Porter

Creative Missions is going north to Alaska. We talk with alumni Joe Porter about his experience. How did it help him? "It has made me excited about the local church..."

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Church Marketing Lab: Aliens, Books & Roots
Comments Off on Church Marketing Lab: Aliens, Books & Roots February 8, 2013

Church Marketing Lab: Aliens, Books & Roots

There have been some fantastic compositions posted recently in the Church Marketing Lab. If you haven't been there lately, you're really missing out.

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Comments Off on Lorna Paulus on the Shrinking Church February 7, 2013

Lorna Paulus on the Shrinking Church

"If we don't do something, we won't be here in another generation."

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Q&A With a Creative Missionary: Colt Melrose
1 Comment » February 6, 2013

Q&A With a Creative Missionary: Colt Melrose

Creative Missions is going north to Alaska. Alumni Colt Melrose: "It helped to gain a better perspective of all that God is doing to build his kingdom."

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Where Are You Going: Insight & Catalyst Discount
Comments Off on Where Are You Going: Insight & Catalyst Discount February 5, 2013

Where Are You Going: Insight & Catalyst Discount

Save $40 on Catalyst West and check out this piece on communication leadership, about the importance of answering the question, "Where are you taking me?"

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David Uribe: Audience, Mission & Vision
Comments Off on David Uribe: Audience, Mission & Vision February 4, 2013

David Uribe: Audience, Mission & Vision

CFCC board member and Christ Fellowship Miami director of arts and communications David Uribe talks about the need for churches to let audience, mission and vision guide their communication decisions.

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