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Hipster Christianity
We sit down with Brett McCracken, author of “Hipster Christianity,” to discuss the ethos of cool.
Positive Picketing
What if Christians were seen presenting a positive message, instead of a negative one? What if we were perceived in our community as cheerleaders and supporters rather than angry critics?
Rod Parsley’s Airplane: Lessons in Financial Communication
We find lessons in financial communication for local churches from a fundraising plea by megachurch pastor and televangelist Rod Parsley asking for $1 million to buy an airplane.
MinistryCOM 2010 Scholarships
Events are a great opportunity to grow and learn as communicators. So we're pleased to offer scholarships for MinistryCOM 2010.
WTF Church
The college ministry's banners proclaimed "WTF" in bold letters. But rather than the familiar if profane abbreviation we're used to, the words "worship," "teaching" and "friends" appeared below each letter.
The NINES: 6 Questions, $10 Off
Insights and lessons from marketing The NINES, an online church leadership conference coming Sept. 9, including a $10 discount.
Are We Building Bench-Riding Believers?
Our work sometimes suggests that people “come, sit and stay” as opposed to “go, tell and do.”
Going Second
Seth Godin says, "Go first!" But that may not be the best advice for church communicators who need to follow the leading of their pastors.
Strippers vs. Churchgoers
Strippers turn the tables and protest the church that protested them. We explore [obvious] lessons in church communication from this goofy tale.
An Environment Worth Sharing
How is your church creating a worship environment worth sharing and returning to? Visual worship expert Camron Ware shares his experience with local churches and challenges us to do more.
Opposing or Embracing Muslims: What’s Your Story?
One pastor speaks out against plans for a new mosque. Another pastor offers up his church when a local mosque is burned. What message does your church send?
Lessons & Free Tickets from Catalyst One Day Seattle
Catalyst One Day is coming to Seattle Aug. 26. We’ve got free tickets and lessons about how regional differences can change our communication strategy.
Echo 2010: Becoming Better Storytellers
The 2010 Echo conference is all about helping church communicators realize the importance of becoming better storytellers. A mid-event recap with highlights and lessons.
Green Stop Signs in Church Marketing
Why don't we have green stop signs? Our culture's sub-text says red means stop and green means go. But how many churches use green stop signs to communicate?
Interview with Shaun King
Today we’re talking with Shaun King, a vocal pastor and activist who has used Twitter and Facebook to rally causes and get results. He’s the pastor of Courageous Church in ...
