Archive for the ‘Featured’ Category

What Churches Are Doing Right and Wrong With Digital Platforms
August 19, 2015

What Churches Are Doing Right and Wrong With Digital Platforms

A church's digital presence can fluctuate from being a scattered mess to being intentional and creative with its platform. Which kind is your church?

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It’s Time for Your Church to Quit: 30 Ways to Be a Quitter
August 17, 2015

It’s Time for Your Church to Quit: 30 Ways to Be a Quitter

What does your church need to quit in order to do something better? We've got 30 ideas, from dumping Comic Sans to killing a ministry.

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5 Steps to Recruiting and Retaining Church Volunteers
August 12, 2015

5 Steps to Recruiting and Retaining Church Volunteers

Sometimes the difficulty isn't that you can't find volunteers—they're just hard to keep hold of. Learn how to find good church volunteers and keep them.

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It’s Time for Your Church to Quit: Bob Goff Quits Every Week
August 10, 2015

It’s Time for Your Church to Quit: Bob Goff Quits Every Week

Every Thursday Bob Goff quits. It’s a way to reevaluate, create margin and bring sanity. What does your church need to quit?

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How to Do Church Service Planning in Advance
August 5, 2015

How to Do Church Service Planning in Advance

What would it be like if you didn’t feel the pressure of last minute changes in your church service? Planning can make life very different.

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It’s Time for Your Church to Quit
August 3, 2015

It’s Time for Your Church to Quit

Are you ready to be a quitter? When we have the courage to quit, God has more room to move. What does your church need to quit?

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Certification Lab Date Change & Resources
July 30, 2015

Certification Lab Date Change & Resources

Dates for the upcoming Certification Lab events and helpful resources from our instructors that showcase the value of Certification Lab.

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7 Characteristics to Look for in Your Church’s Communications Director 
July 29, 2015

7 Characteristics to Look for in Your Church’s Communications Director 

Even without the explosion of social media, most churches need a communications director. Learn some characteristics to look for when hiring someone new.

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4 Steps To Effectively Communicate Your Pastor’s Transition
July 27, 2015

4 Steps To Effectively Communicate Your Pastor’s Transition

Losing a pastor is hard for a church, and it can be messy. A key part of a healthy pastoral transition is a clear and intentional communication plan.

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How to Hire a Social Media “Expert”
July 22, 2015

How to Hire a Social Media “Expert”

Anyone can claim to be a social media "expert." But can those same people prove it? Your church needs true experts to help craft effective strategy.

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The Communication Schedule Episode
July 20, 2015

The Communication Schedule Episode

Our own editor Kevin D. Hendricks talks about curating content and creating a communication schedule for your church in the latest episode of our podcast.

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Church Visitor Horror Stories: Lost Generation
July 15, 2015

Church Visitor Horror Stories: Lost Generation

If you're not willing to extend God's peace, then take down your cross and be the social club you apparently are. Now you're creating a lost generation.

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Church Video Production for Newbies
July 13, 2015

Church Video Production for Newbies

You don't have to be a big budget megachurch or a production expert to create high quality videos. We've got video production tips for the novice.

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Announcing 2015-2016 Certification Lab Dates
July 9, 2015

Announcing 2015-2016 Certification Lab Dates

We're announcing dates and locations for 2015-2016 Certification Labs, including a new Advanced Certification Lab.

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Church Visitor Horror Stories: Children’s Ministry Fail
July 8, 2015

Church Visitor Horror Stories: Children’s Ministry Fail

Lurking in the back of every parent's mind is the history of child abuse cases in the church. Lack of parental reassurance? Children's ministry fail.

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