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Archive for the ‘Think Ahead’ Category
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.
Does Church Marketing Still Suck?: Meredith Gould
Church communication is valid, vital and valued. But church websites and strategy? Still suck. Plus, win a free copy of The Social Media Gospel.
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.
One-Minute Church Communication Lessons
Quick video lessons for new church communicators on gaining confidence, avoiding too-cool design and setting priorities.
If You Can’t Change Your Church Won’t Change
Being teachable is essential if we are going to help our churches make progress. Learn how to embrace change.
How to Communicate Change
Change happens, especially in the church. But how you communicate about it can make a big difference.
Church Communicators Need to Create Systems
Because I didn't take the time to build healthy systems around me, I didn't have a very healthy pace at all.
3 Simple To-Dos for a Better Easter
Holy Week is crazy, and honestly, it's too late to launch anything new. So we've got three simple things to help you out this week.
How World Vision Forgot Their Vision
In trying to focus on their big idea, World Vision forgot their big idea. It offers an important lesson in focus and distraction for churches.
Steven Furtick and the Case of the Spontaneous Baptisms
Steven Furtick's Elevation Church puts on not-so spontaneous baptisms, drawing critical fire and raising important questions for churches.
Planning for After Christmas
Maurilio Amorim talks about planning for what's next: Have a reason for people to come back and visit your church again.
The Geography of Christmas
You won't get a white Christmas in Phoenix. It has a huge impact on how people celebrate Christmas and churches need to take notice.
Embrace Restrictions: The 5-Minute Presentation
Restrictions can unleash your creativity. What would happen if your church embraced restrictions with shorter sermons, welcome videos and announcements?
Dealing With Constraints
When we lack resources we get the opportunity to start being innovative. Stephen Brewster talks about constraints, a topic that will be covered at the Certification Lab in October.
Communicate How You Communicate
Recently I was visiting a church and the pastor told his congregation the five ways to get more information about what's going on. I didn't realize how helpful that could ...
