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Church Marketing Lab: Logos, T-Shirts & Texting
Don't miss out on the conversations and designs that have been passing through the Church Marketing Lab lately. Be it logos, t-shirts or great discussions, here's what we've been seeing.
What the Church Can Learn from BP
In the wake of the worst oil spill in U.S. history, BP is rolling out a $50 million ad campaign. What can churches learn? Action is the best marketing.
The Church vs. Lost Poll Results
LOST is a phenomenon that's come to an end, but we wanted to ask you what the church can take away from the show's runaway success.
Seth Godin and the Lizard Brain
There's nothing like reading a book about getting off your duff, especially when it's written by someone who appears to have no problem doing just that. Seth Godin's latest book, ...
Adventures in Grand Openings: Part Two
Mission Community Church outside Phoenix launched a brand new campus with a promise that they'd donate five years of clean, safe drinking water for every person in attendance. Last week ...
Job Board: Design, Public Relations & Video
Check out the latest positions added to the Job Board, including a user interface designer, a pr & marketing intern and a video producer & editor.
Redesign Reflections Poll Results
It’s been four long years since Church Marketing Sucks had a design refresh. For plenty of you, you hadn’t even heard of Church Marketing Sucks at that point. Others were already ...
Lessons From a Declined, Plateaued and Downsized Church
How shrinking churches in a down economy can still reach out without breaking the non-existent budget.
Adventures in Grand Openings: Part One
We talk with Mission Community Church about the launch of their brand new campus and plan to donate water for every visitor.
Church Marketing Directory: Getting Creative & Digital Media
The last few weeks have been busy in the Church Marketing Directory. Plenty of folks are adding links they’re passionate about, and it’s becoming an even better place for your ...
Internet Church Poll Results
Internet campuses (Or is it campii?) are all the rage. But how many people are really attending church online? We decided to ask you.
Why the Church is Losing to LOST
No doubt many of you watched the series finale of LOST. So why can't the church tell the story of the gospel like J.J. Abrams does with LOST?
Redesign! & Free Echo Tickets
Wow. I can't believe it's finally here, the newly redesigned Church Marketing Sucks and Center for Church Communications websites. In celebration of our redesign we'd like to ...
Church Marketing Lab: Father’s Day, Flyers, and Series Graphics
If you haven't been keeping up, there's been plenty of action in the Church Marketing Lab lately. With summer comes events, planning, thought and graphics.
Church in the Making by Ben Arment
This book drips with the essence of author Ben Arment, as it is a culmination of instruction, coaching and encouragement for the aspiring church planter. Ben takes his experience and ...
Idea Source Poll Results
Some churches have all the ideas. At least that’s how it can feel sometimes. Another hilarious video, new song or fun idea from “one of the creative churches.” But we ...
Jesus as a Product
If you’re offended by the idea of Jesus as a product, it’s because you already know him. For those who don’t know Jesus, he is just another product.