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Archive for the ‘News & Updates’ Category
Storytelling: The Church Needs to Tell More Stories
This month on Courageous Storytellers, we’ve set out to answer not only the what of storytelling, but also the why and how.
Top 10 Posts of 2017
At the close of another year it's always fun to take a look back and see what we accomplished. So here are our top 10 posts from 2017.
Pressing Pause
We invite church communicators to press pause in the midst of the crazy Christmas season and take time to reflect, think ahead, and laugh.
Executive Director Chuck Scoggins Resigns
Our nonprofit parent, the Center for Church Communication, is sad to announce the resignation of Executive Director Chuck Scoggins.
Email Forever: How to Do Email Marketing
Email is one of the most effective means of reaching people—assuming you're doing it well. We can help with these Courageous Storytellers resources.
Need Help With Your Christmas Design?
If you're freaking out about all the "stuff" you need to create for Christmas, just STOP! Our little elves are happy to do your Christmas designs—for free.
Be Our Guest
It's always important to welcome guests, so we've got a pile of guest resources—and Christmas bonuses—for Courageous Storytellers members.
Words of Wisdom From the Dallas Intensive
Insights from the Dallas Intensive: "No amount of advertising will make people attend something they do not want to go to."
You Ready to Get Stuff Done?
Church communicators have a variety of titles, but we all share one thing: We have way, way, WAY too much to do. We've got resources to help.
Generosity Matters
Have a hunch your church could communicate better about money—just not exactly sure how? This month we've got giving resources that can help.
Words of Wisdom From the Cincinnati Intensive
Insights from the Cincinnati Intensive: "What's my one job as (church) communications director? To be an advocate for my audience."
25 Things I Learned From Creative Missions
Spending a week serving churches with Creative Missions can be a learning experience. Here are 25 lessons from this missions trip for creatives.
Who, Me? A Leader?
I don’t care what your title is or if you’re a team of one or 21. As a church communicator, you are a leader. This month we offer leadership resources.
Montana Big Sky: Creative Missions 2017 Wrap-Up
Creative Missions helped 10 churches in Montana with 20 logos, 5 websites, 35 videos, 40 print pieces, 46 signs, and more, totaling 1,568 hours worked.
Design Help for Non-Designers
If you don't know what a serif is or are intimidated by Photoshop but still have to crank out designs for your church, Courageous Storytellers is here for you.
