Kevin D. Hendricks

When Kevin isn't busy as the editor of Church Marketing Sucks, he runs his own writing and editing company, Monkey Outta Nowhere. Kevin has been blogging since 1998, runs the hyperlocal site West St. Paul Reader, and has published several books, including 137 Books in One Year: How to Fall in Love With Reading, The Stephanies and all of our church communication books.

Kevin D. Hendricks's Posts:

Free Fall Social Graphics for Your Church
September 11, 2019

Free Fall Social Graphics for Your Church

Fall can be such a busy time: School starts up, ministry programs launch, and Christmas is on the horizon. It's overwhelming. So we thought we'd help with fall social graphics.

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Bulletin Examples: Darren Lee and River Valley Church
September 9, 2019

Bulletin Examples: Darren Lee and River Valley Church

We've been exploring what works with church bulletins and for some, no bulletin works: "Once you provide better communication channels, the old ones are easy to retire."

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Rethink Communication Stories: Akua Konadu
August 28, 2019

Rethink Communication Stories: Akua Konadu

"I feel more confident in my role and it has led to better communication between me and all ministry leaders."

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Bulletin Examples: Crystal Kirkman & First Christian Church
August 26, 2019

Bulletin Examples: Crystal Kirkman & First Christian Church

What works and what doesn't with your church bulletin? "We always have 'next steps' whether you are a first-time guest or ready to take the next step in your faith ...

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How to Take Your Email Newsletter From BCC to Better
August 21, 2019

How to Take Your Email Newsletter From BCC to Better

Email is one of the most effective ways to reach people, but a lot of churches barely know where to start with email. We can help.

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Bulletin Examples: Charla Wilkerson & Fairfax Circle Church
August 19, 2019

Bulletin Examples: Charla Wilkerson & Fairfax Circle Church

What works and what doesn't with your church bulletin? "What I love about our bulletin is that we make it work for us rather than us working for it."

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Church Communication Hero: Fannie Lou Hamer
August 14, 2019

Church Communication Hero: Fannie Lou Hamer

Fired, evicted, threatened, beaten, and jailed for her civil rights work, Fannie Lou Hamer renewed her hope in the songs of the church. How is your message going out into ...

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Bulletin Examples: Christy Farrell & First Christian Church in Indiana
August 12, 2019

Bulletin Examples: Christy Farrell & First Christian Church in Indiana

What works and what doesn't with your church bulletin? Christy Farrell from First Christian Church in Indiana shares her struggles with their bulletin.

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Rethink Communication Stories: Marcy Carrico
August 7, 2019

Rethink Communication Stories: Marcy Carrico

"Stop everything you’re doing in regards to church communication and read this right now. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll have the game plan to continue through anything. Anything."

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40 Church Bulletin Tips
July 31, 2019

40 Church Bulletin Tips

The church bulletin is perhaps the most ubiquitous form of church marketing, and we’ve got 40 tips to help you make the most of your church bulletin.

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5 Fall Kickoff Tips for Church Communicators
July 29, 2019

5 Fall Kickoff Tips for Church Communicators

We're in the heat of summer, but fall is coming quick. So let's explore some tips to help you be prepared for the fall kickoff.

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Rethink Communication: Rethink & Rework
July 24, 2019

Rethink Communication: Rethink & Rework

Creative Arts Pastor Phil Bowdle wants churches to rethink how they communicate. But then what? It's time to rework the systems, strategies, and tools.

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Christmas Communication Planner
July 17, 2019

Christmas Communication Planner

It's a fill-in-the-blank resource to help you create a plan, solidify the plan, work the plan, nail down final details, and follow up after Christmas.

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Christmas in July: Six Veteran Communicators Share Their Tips
July 8, 2019

Christmas in July: Six Veteran Communicators Share Their Tips

Christmas seems far away, but it's never too early to start planning. Think about how your church can do better at Christmas this year. We share insights from six church ...

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Mobile Web: 5 Veteran Church Communicators Share Their Insights
June 12, 2019

Mobile Web: 5 Veteran Church Communicators Share Their Insights

Everything these days is about the mobile experience. That's why we asked five church communication veterans what their churches are doing with mobile.

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