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Getting to Know The City
We interview Jackie Long to hear more about church networking tool The City and the value it provides to local churches who have implemented their system.
Church Marketing Lab: Tips, Strategy & Goodbye
A round up of discussion board topics, including a farewell, some design how to, a little strategy and some Friday fun.
Show Us Your Artwork
Your turn! Show us the artwork that graces the halls of your church. Murals, sculptures, stained glass, paintings--you name it. Let's see it!
A Thanks and Farewell
Joshua Cody has been the associate editor and get-it-done guy at Church Marketing Sucks for over four years. We're sad to announce that he's moving on to more geeky interests.
Creative Missions Wrap Up
Last week a team of 19 church communications pros traveled to the Albany area of New York to help 14 churches improve their communications.
Getting to Know SoChurch
We talk with Ben Forsberg of SoChurch to understand what their software does and whether churches really benefit form implementing a custom networking tool.
Creative Missions Helps NY Churches Communicate
For the past week a team of creatives has been helping churches in the Albany, N.Y., area. It's called Creative Missions and it's pretty awesome.
Jolt!: Get the Jump on a World That’s Constantly Changing
A new book from Phil Cooke tackles your personal roadblocks and helps you move forward with purpose. It's a jolt any church communicator could likely use.
Office Hours: Media & Social Media Reading
Our own Justin Wise has online office hours and takes your questions. Today he talks about media in ministry and social media reads.
The Church: A Cultural Institution No More
Once upon a time the church was a cultural institution. But no more. And that means we need to change our approach.
Praying for Osama bin Laden
A Catholic church in West Palm Beach, Fla., is planning to pray for Osama bin Laden. It's sparking headlines in the media and protests within the church.
Are People Talking About Your Church?
One church attempted to break the world record for simultaneous arm wrestling. Another was doing a massive service project. But people were talking about both.
Holy Flash Mob
More than 2,000 people bursting into choreographed dance grabs 700,000 views on YouTube. And a church did it.
Authentic is the New Awesome: Nadia Bolz-Weber
Denver Post profile of a tattooed Lutheran pastor emphasizes authenticity over, well, about anything else.
Church Websites 101 Poll Results
Incredibly, nearly half of you were satisfied with your sites. Another 37% were insecure and 14% really need some help.
Mother’s Day Post Mortem
Historically Mother's Day is rooted in peace and justice. While many churches offer mom tea or flowers, some went a little deeper.
Cultivate 2011 Roundup
Lessons and wisdom from the Cultivate Conference: Links to the best notes, how to find what other people are saying, we're not experts and a thank you.