Archive for the ‘Interviews’ Category

Don’t Be Frazzled in the Fall: Take Care of Yourself Now
June 27, 2018

Don’t Be Frazzled in the Fall: Take Care of Yourself Now

The coming fall season can be a frenzy. You need to start planning for it now. You also need to take care of yourself, starting now.

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Looking Ahead to Fall Elections: Deidra Riggs on Unity
June 25, 2018

Looking Ahead to Fall Elections: Deidra Riggs on Unity

As we look ahead to the fall and another contentious election season, we talk with author Deidra Riggs about how the church can be a voice for unity.

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Fall Kickoff Task List: What to Do Between Now and the Fall
June 18, 2018

Fall Kickoff Task List: What to Do Between Now and the Fall

We asked seven church communicators what they need to do to be ready for the fall season: Start now, plan ahead, and prioritize.

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Fall Kickoff: What Can Your Church Do Better?
June 11, 2018

Fall Kickoff: What Can Your Church Do Better?

How can your church improve as you go into the fall? We asked church communicators and the answers varied from improved focus to welcoming guests.

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Fall Kickoff: How Does Your Church Ramp up in the Fall?
June 4, 2018

Fall Kickoff: How Does Your Church Ramp up in the Fall?

Fall may seem like a long way off, but your plans for fall are likely underway. So we asked a group of church communicators how their churches are kicking off ...

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Nate Lu: Creatives and Churches Have More in Common Than Not
January 16, 2018

Nate Lu: Creatives and Churches Have More in Common Than Not

We asked new board member Nate Lu, "What's the single greatest thing you think churches can do to communicate better?" He said, "Try."

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The Original Storyteller: Making Stories Practical for Churches
October 4, 2017

The Original Storyteller: Making Stories Practical for Churches

Stories are a timeless way to connect. We sit down with author Robert Carnes to learn more about storytelling and what it can mean for the church.

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How to Lead When You’re Not in Charge
August 23, 2017

How to Lead When You’re Not in Charge

Clay Scroggins went from facility intern to lead pastor at North Point and talks about how to lead when you lack authority.

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Anthony Miller on Church Leadership
July 31, 2017

Anthony Miller on Church Leadership

Saddleback's Anthony Miller talks leadership for communicators: "Remember: When you get tired of saying it, they are just starting to get it."

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David Hansen on Church Leadership
July 19, 2017

David Hansen on Church Leadership

Finding your leadership role as a communicator and serving your pastor can be a difficult line to walk. We talk with Pastor David Hansen about leadership.

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Lucinda Rojas Ross on Church Leadership
July 12, 2017

Lucinda Rojas Ross on Church Leadership

Leading as a church communicator can be a challenge: "I have to remember it’s not about me. I’m learning to step out of that comfort zone."

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Jim LePage on Design in the Church
June 19, 2017

Jim LePage on Design in the Church

Designer, artist, and painter Jim LePage talks about how churches could be using design to take risks and provoke people to consider bigger issues.

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Marcus Williamson on Design in the Church
June 7, 2017

Marcus Williamson on Design in the Church

Graphic designer Marcus Williamson talks about the state of design in the church and how creatives can help move churches toward being more creative.

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Watch a Church Bulletin Webinar
March 23, 2017

Watch a Church Bulletin Webinar

Lori Bailey and Mark MacDonald talk bulletins in this 20-minute webinar. They cover digital vs. print, multi-site bulletins, building a team, and more.

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Church Shopping: How Can We Better Welcome Guests?
March 22, 2017

Church Shopping: How Can We Better Welcome Guests?

Secret shoppers visit stores to offer an unbiased critique of the customer experience. Churches need the same insight and Greg Atkinson offers just that.

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