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Chad Cannon: Lists, Apps & Critiques
6 Comments » January 31, 2011

Chad Cannon: Lists, Apps & Critiques

CFCC board member and Outreach VP Chad Cannon talks about lists, YouVersion and responds to some common critiques.

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Church Marketing Lab: Ministry Booklets, Posters and More
2 Comments » January 28, 2011

Church Marketing Lab: Ministry Booklets, Posters and More

In our first Church Marketing Lab update of the new year, we take a brief look at recent work as well as the big value of the discussion boards.

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poll-results Article
1 Comment » January 27, 2011

Communication Catalyst Poll Results

We all learn and grow in different ways. In our most recent poll, we asked you what helped you grow most as a church communicator, and here are your answers.

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Online Office Hours
10 Comments » January 26, 2011

Online Office Hours

Justin Wise talks about online office hours, the opportunities and connections it's created and how you can do it too.

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demographicsresearch Article
10 Comments » January 25, 2011

Church Web & Social Media Research

A flood of stats and numbers about church web and social media use: 47% of churches actively use Facebook, 78% have a website, etc.

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Maurilio Amorim: Social Media, Expectations & Best Practices
8 Comments » January 24, 2011

Maurilio Amorim: Social Media, Expectations & Best Practices

CFCC board member Maurilio Amorim talks about churches tapping social media, increased expectations for churches and establishing best practices.

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Job and Freelance Board: New Gigs for the New Year
Comments Off on Job and Freelance Board: New Gigs for the New Year January 21, 2011

Job and Freelance Board: New Gigs for the New Year

As 2011 starts, we wanted to give remind our readers of the completely free Job Board and Freelance Board and let you know about some of the openings we've seen ...

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Is Anyone Asking Your Story?
5 Comments » January 19, 2011

Is Anyone Asking Your Story?

We're supposed to be prepared to give an answer. But is anyone asking? We need to create opportunities to communicate by getting out there.

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Lori Bailey: Stories & Sharing
4 Comments » January 18, 2011

Lori Bailey: Stories & Sharing

CFCC board member Lori Bailey talks about the importance of churches telling their own stories and sharing and learning from other leaders.

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MLK: Church Communication Hero
4 Comments » January 17, 2011

MLK: Church Communication Hero

I like the idea of Dr. King as church communication hero because what we do is not all discarded bulletins, forgotten Facebook updates or unappreciated graphics.

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Church Marketing Directory: Event Promotion, Netcasts and More
1 Comment » January 14, 2011

Church Marketing Directory: Event Promotion, Netcasts and More

As your church dives into 2011, make sure you check out the Church Marketing Directory to find help from folks that specialize in local church marketing.

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Two Stories About Haiti
2 Comments » January 12, 2011

Two Stories About Haiti

One year after the Haiti earthquake we look at two stories told in the quake's aftermath. Both communicate something different. Which story is your church telling?

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poll-results Article
Comments Off on Best Advice Poll Results January 11, 2011

Best Advice Poll Results

What was your favorite Church Marketing Sucks advice of 2010? We shared plenty of advice for churches in the last year, but we turn to a poll to find your ...

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Tim Schraeder: Context & Relationships
Comments Off on Tim Schraeder: Context & Relationships January 10, 2011

Tim Schraeder: Context & Relationships

CFCC board member Tim Schraeder talks about the importance of context and relationships for church communication directors.

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news-updates Article
Comments Off on Fishers of Men Interview January 6, 2011

Fishers of Men Interview

An interview with Josh Cody: " 'Go to the ends of the earth and make disciples.' This is Jesus’ charge. I don’t see how we get around church marketing."

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Social Media is Just a Tool
12 Comments » January 5, 2011

Social Media is Just a Tool

We often laud the value of social media, but is it without pitfalls? We address the detractors and discuss their worries about the dangers of social media.

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Drew Goodmanson on Church Planting & Technology
Comments Off on Drew Goodmanson on Church Planting & Technology January 3, 2011

Drew Goodmanson on Church Planting & Technology

We talk with CFCC board member Drew Goodmanson about church planting and technology. The good news? Churches are getting better with their websites.

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The Top 10 Posts of 2010
1 Comment » December 31, 2010

The Top 10 Posts of 2010

We look back on the best Church Marketing Sucks blog posts of 2010, from Twitter and Facebook to responding to Muslims to basic marketing lessons.

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