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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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Peter Haas on the Value of Community
February 20, 2012

Peter Haas on the Value of Community

The most valuable thing the church can offer is not worship services or spiritual insight--it's community.

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Church Communication Hero: C.S. Lewis
February 15, 2012

Church Communication Hero: C.S. Lewis

C.S. Lewis was a powerful apologist for the faith. He confronted questions and doubts, giving us a model for how to communicate.

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3 Ways to Help Creative Missions 2012
February 13, 2012

3 Ways to Help Creative Missions 2012

Creative Missions will be helping a church that just bought a zoo and serving pastors named Switch and Rambo. Can you help?

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Church Marketing Lab: Multimedia
February 10, 2012

Church Marketing Lab: Multimedia

Did you know you can post multimedia items in the Church Marketing Lab? Here's an example to spark your interest.

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Office Hours: Communication Volunteers & Church Social Media
February 8, 2012

Office Hours: Communication Volunteers & Church Social Media

Our own Justin Wise has online office hours and takes your questions. This week he talks about communication volunteers and social media.

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Churches Reaching Out With Pinterest
February 6, 2012

Churches Reaching Out With Pinterest

Jake Johnson, the publishing and content manager for Mars Hill Church, tells us how they're using Pinterest to reach out and shares the lessons they've learned.

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Job Board: Director, Web & Media
February 3, 2012

Job Board: Director, Web & Media

The Center For Church Communication Job Board is a great place to find a job or list an opening. Check out the recent listings!

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Lessons from Bible Billboards in Egypt
February 1, 2012

Lessons from Bible Billboards in Egypt

Marketing lessons from the head of the Bible Society of Egypt, including the power of opposition to refine our faith, create cooperation and increase creativity.

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Annual Report: We Need Your Help
January 31, 2012

Annual Report: We Need Your Help

An update from Center for Church Communication Board President Drew Goodmanson on the past year and what's ahead.

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Creative Missions Round Two
January 30, 2012

Creative Missions Round Two

Last year a crew of church communicators descended on churches in the New York area to share their creative expertise. And so Creative Missions began. This year it's time for ...

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Church Marketing Lab: Series Graphics
January 27, 2012

Church Marketing Lab: Series Graphics

Message series graphics are part of the landscape over in the Church Marketing Lab.

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The Interactive Church
January 25, 2012

The Interactive Church

Instead of passively watching, people are becoming actively engaged. Social media is encouraging interactivity. What can your church do to be more interactive?

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Media Social: Getting Your Church Online
January 23, 2012

Media Social: Getting Your Church Online

Media Social is changing how we watch TV, shifting from passive watching to active engagement. And your church can use it to broadcast services.

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Church Marketing Directory: Hubs, Networks, Blogs & More
January 20, 2012

Church Marketing Directory: Hubs, Networks, Blogs & More

New resources in the Church Marketing Directory, including Echo Hub, Global Short Film Network, AdamLegg.com and more.

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Honesty Goes Viral
January 18, 2012

Honesty Goes Viral

My church recently held a creative worship night. It was a night filled with dancing, music, painting and other artsy fartsy things I usually don't enjoy. But one particular piece ...

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