Archive for the ‘Featured’ Category

Fourth of July Frustrations
July 2, 2014

Fourth of July Frustrations

It's Independence Day in America, but is a patriotic party appropriate in church? Three reasons why you might want to tone down the Fourth of July festivities.

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Celebrating 10 Years of Sucks
July 1, 2014

Celebrating 10 Years of Sucks

Church Marketing Sucks first launched in 2004, and we're ready to celebrate 10 years of church marketing goodness.

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YouTube vs. Vimeo: Which Should Churches Use?
June 30, 2014

YouTube vs. Vimeo: Which Should Churches Use?

Should your church use YouTube or Vimeo for video? Vimeo has a slicker look, but YouTube is the clear winner.

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Expectations & Priorities
June 25, 2014

Expectations & Priorities

You need to know what comes first. Managing expectations and setting priorities is important for any church hoping to be effective in communication.

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Church Marketing Podcast: The Seat at the Table Episode
June 24, 2014

Church Marketing Podcast: The Seat at the Table Episode

If you've ever wanted a formula for being awesome at communication, this episode is for you. Tim Peters shares five communication elements to filter every decision you make.

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How to Delegate Creative Work Without Making More Work
June 23, 2014

How to Delegate Creative Work Without Making More Work

The art and science of delegation takes time to learn, but here's a way to hand off work and slowly encourage creatives so they can do more on their own.

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Know Thyself
June 18, 2014

Know Thyself

You'll be a better communicator for your church when you know yourself. What are your strengths and limitations? What drives you?

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Easter Ideas For Next Year
June 16, 2014

Easter Ideas For Next Year

Easter has come and gone. But it's not too late to grab some top-notch Easter ideas your church can use for next year.

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How to Promote Your Church’s VBS
June 11, 2014

How to Promote Your Church’s VBS

VBS is coming. How are you going to promote your church's Vacation Bible School? We round up some ideas, tips and strategies.

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How to Overcome Dysfunctional Church Communication
June 9, 2014

How to Overcome Dysfunctional Church Communication

The story of how one church communication director tackled her church's problems and moved toward better communication.

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Church Marketing Podcast: The Communication Volunteer Episode
June 5, 2014

Church Marketing Podcast: The Communication Volunteer Episode

We talk with Phil Bowdle about volunteers. We share what works and what doesn't, how to recruit and how to celebrate volunteers.

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Church Video Editing: Crucial, Not Controversial (Until Driscoll Does It)
June 4, 2014

Church Video Editing: Crucial, Not Controversial (Until Driscoll Does It)

Recent allegations accuse Mark Driscoll of editing his sermon videos. But churches should be editing videos to make them more watchable.

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Digital Giving Strategies for Your Church
June 3, 2014

Digital Giving Strategies for Your Church

Online giving is common, but a good strategy isn't. Research from eChurch offers insights into digital giving.

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How Your Church Can Get an Internet TV Channel
June 2, 2014

How Your Church Can Get an Internet TV Channel

The disrupted TV industry presents an incredible opportunity for your church. Get your own TV channel!

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Another One-Minute Church Communication Lesson
May 30, 2014

Another One-Minute Church Communication Lesson

"Often times we feel like we're alone. ... If I had to do it all over again, I'd surround myself with more strong people."

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