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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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How Will Churches Reach a Digital Generation on #cmschat
November 13, 2015

How Will Churches Reach a Digital Generation on #cmschat

Last night's #cmschat on Twitter covered how churches will reach a generation that's immersed in a digital experience.

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Church Bulletin: Don’t Kill It, Make It Better
November 11, 2015

Church Bulletin: Don’t Kill It, Make It Better

While digital communication is a must for churches, eliminating bulletins doesn’t solve the challenge of communicating in the 21st Century.

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Gaining Confidence
November 10, 2015

Gaining Confidence

A lot of times communication directors feel like they're making things up as they go along, but what they really need is confidence.

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The Future of the Church
November 9, 2015

The Future of the Church

If the church is behind in technology now, how will it reach a digitally native generation that's been immersed in technology since they were toddlers?

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How to Promote Your Christmas Series or Event on #cmschat
November 6, 2015

How to Promote Your Christmas Series or Event on #cmschat

Last night's #cmschat on Twitter covered promoting your Christmas services and events.

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The How We Do It Episode
November 5, 2015

The How We Do It Episode

Social media strategist Diana Fang talks about running 26 social media accounts for National Community Church in Washington, D.C.

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Christmas Microsites on #cmschat
November 4, 2015

Christmas Microsites on #cmschat

In last week's #cmschat we talked on Blab about creating good quality church websites at Christmas. We've got 7 tips for Christmas microsites.

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How to Cast Vision With Your Church Leadership
November 4, 2015

How to Cast Vision With Your Church Leadership

As a church communicator, you need to cast vision. Help your leadership move past what currently is and envision what could be.

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All Saints’ Day Heroes
November 2, 2015

All Saints’ Day Heroes

There are heroes of faith we can look back to and find inspiration in. The technology may change, but the challenge doesn't.

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A Different Approach to Church Signs: It Is Going to Be OK
October 28, 2015

A Different Approach to Church Signs: It Is Going to Be OK

Should church signs advertise upcoming events or groan-worthy puns? One church decided their sign could do something more: give hope.

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Not Just Maintaining
October 27, 2015

Not Just Maintaining

"You can easily be in maintenance mode as a communications leader, constantly trying to keep your head above water."

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Pray for Your Pastor, Part 2: 4 Ways You Can Have Your Pastor’s Back
October 26, 2015

Pray for Your Pastor, Part 2: 4 Ways You Can Have Your Pastor’s Back

As a church communicator, you have a lot of influence over the vitality of your church than you realize. Your prayers lock you into your pastor's heart and vision, which ...

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10 Characteristics of Effective Church Communication on #cmschat
October 23, 2015

10 Characteristics of Effective Church Communication on #cmschat

Last night's #cmschat on Twitter covered bigger picture strategy and effectiveness questions instead of specific tools or tactics.

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Connecting With Visitors at the Virtual Fireplace
October 21, 2015

Connecting With Visitors at the Virtual Fireplace

One church implements a virtual check-in for visitors using texting technology to make it easier for visitors to connect and get questions answered.

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Using Technology: Texting & Tools
October 20, 2015

Using Technology: Texting & Tools

"A lot of times we get caught up with methods, when the truth is methods change but message never changes."

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