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The Come Back Effect: How Hospitality Can Compel Your Church’s Guests to Return by Jason Young & Jonathan Malm

The Come Back Effect: How Hospitality Can Compel Your Church’s Guests to Return by Jason Young & Jonathan Malm

In The Comeback Effect, we are asked to think about the connections we make with guests through their experiences. What exactly is hospitality? How do we practice it intentionally? And why is this so important for church growth?

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Star Wars & Church Communication
December 14, 2015

Star Wars & Church Communication

Star Wars and the church? How are we making that connection? We find your lack of faith disturbing. A story of hope overcoming evil always relates.

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Identifying Problems & Barriers: Christmas Light Display
December 10, 2015

Identifying Problems & Barriers: Christmas Light Display

Creative ideas aren't magic. They requires identifying problems and addressing barriers. Which is how this church Christmas light display came to be.

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Do-It-Yourself Retreat for Church Communicators
December 9, 2015

Do-It-Yourself Retreat for Church Communicators

Jesus was one busy dude, but even the Savior of the world made it a point to retreat to secluded places to connect with God. Book yourself a retreat now.

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Sustainability in Church Communication
December 7, 2015

Sustainability in Church Communication

Phil Bowdle shares insights on a healthy team: "Creating a communication team that's healthy and sustainable starts with me being healthy and sustainable."

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How to Write Compelling Church Announcements on #cmschat
December 4, 2015

How to Write Compelling Church Announcements on #cmschat

Last night's #cmschat on Twitter covered how to write church announcements that get results.

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Christmas Service to Bless Families
December 2, 2015

Christmas Service to Bless Families

Extended family often attends Christmas services and one church offers a way to bless those families and create a poignant holiday moment.

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Apply Now for Creative Missions 2016 in Vermont
December 1, 2015

Apply Now for Creative Missions 2016 in Vermont

Ready to help churches communicate better? Creative Missions is heading to Vermont May 21-27, 2016, and you can apply now.

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Why Year-End Giving Is a Good Thing
November 30, 2015

Why Year-End Giving Is a Good Thing

Year-end giving is for procrastinators, lazy, and half-hearted givers… or is it? What if year-end giving is actually part of the rhythm and celebration designed for the church?

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10 Reasons Church Communicators Can Be Thankful
November 25, 2015

10 Reasons Church Communicators Can Be Thankful

It's Thanksgiving here in the U.S., a time for gratitude. So let's reflect on all we have to be thankful for as church communicators.

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Certification Lab Hangout: Practical Tips
November 24, 2015

Certification Lab Hangout: Practical Tips

It's a chance to go to the next level, whether you're thinking about attending the Certification Lab or just need some helpful tips.

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Thank God, But Thank People Too
November 23, 2015

Thank God, But Thank People Too

Everybody knows you should thank God at Thanksgiving. God gives good gifts, second chances and new opportunities. So what about the people God uses to do those things? Should we ...

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Communication Mistakes to Avoid at All Cost on #cmschat
November 20, 2015

Communication Mistakes to Avoid at All Cost on #cmschat

Last night's #cmschat on Twitter covered communication mistakes and how you can avoid them.

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Celebrating 15,000 ChurchM.ag Posts
November 19, 2015

Celebrating 15,000 ChurchM.ag Posts

This week ChurchM.ag posted their 15,000th blog post. Whoa. We're celebrating by giving away all our books.

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Start With You: Church Health Starts With Healthy Leaders
November 18, 2015

Start With You: Church Health Starts With Healthy Leaders

It’s far easier to be effective when you’re healthy. When you choose to be healthy, you begin to live into what you were truly created to do.

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Creative Missions 2016: Vermont
November 16, 2015

Creative Missions 2016: Vermont

Vermont ranks 48th in the nation for church attendance, but it's also experiencing an awakening. Creative Missions is going there in 2016.

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