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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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Outspoken Releasing Sept. 15 at STORY
August 18, 2011

Outspoken Releasing Sept. 15 at STORY

Over a year in the making, we are thrilled to announce the official release date of our book Outspoken: Conversations on Church Communication. Get a free preview, $50 off STORY ...

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Office Hours: Facebook Fan Pages vs. Groups & Ron Burgundy!
August 16, 2011

Office Hours: Facebook Fan Pages vs. Groups & Ron Burgundy!

Our own Justin Wise has online office hours and takes your questions. This week he talks about Facebook's groups vs. fan pages and how he ended up in church communication.

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How Your Church Can Use QR Codes
August 15, 2011

How Your Church Can Use QR Codes

QR codes are the talk of the town in marketing circles. What could they mean for your church?

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Catalyst Discount!
August 12, 2011

Catalyst Discount!

Catalyst is coming to Atlanta Oct. 5-7 and we've got your discount. Don't forget to check out the CFCC Meetup.

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The Problem with Excellence Part 2
August 10, 2011

The Problem with Excellence Part 2

Excellence is a great value, until it starts weighing us down. We explore some solutions to excellence as perfectionism, excellence spreading you too thin and having the wrong motivation.

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The Problem with Excellence Part 1
August 8, 2011

The Problem with Excellence Part 1

Excellence can be such a downer. We explore some unexpected problems with excellence that can be a hindrance to the communications work your church is doing.

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Church Marketing Lab: Images, Mozambique Field Guide & 9/11
August 5, 2011

Church Marketing Lab: Images, Mozambique Field Guide & 9/11

A roundup from the Church Marketing Lab, featuring Bible study graphics, a sermon series, a T-shirt and a Mozambique field guide.

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Office Hours: Multi-Site Communications and Effective Communicators
August 3, 2011

Office Hours: Multi-Site Communications and Effective Communicators

Our own Justin Wise has online office hours and takes your questions. This week he talks about multi-site strategy and what it takes to be a good communicator.

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Real Stories: Storytelling Coaching Community
August 1, 2011

Real Stories: Storytelling Coaching Community

A story is the shortest distance between two people. Real stories allow us to connect in a deep and powerful way. Which is why Matt Knisely is doing some story ...

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Echo: Discussions, Notes & Vendors
July 29, 2011

Echo: Discussions, Notes & Vendors

The Echo Conference wrapped up today in Dallas and we share some notes rounded up from across the web.

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Blaine Hogan On Creativity
July 27, 2011

Blaine Hogan On Creativity

Designer Michael Buckingham talks with creative director Blaine Hogan about creativity and the church. Watch the video interview for this compelling conversation.

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Could Churches Be Using Location-Based Services Wrong?
July 25, 2011

Could Churches Be Using Location-Based Services Wrong?

Some common ways churches are using location-based services like Foursquare, why they don't work and suggestions for making them more effective.

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Events Calendar: Social Phonics Summer Camp & Echo
July 22, 2011

Events Calendar: Social Phonics Summer Camp & Echo

A few selected Twitter nuggets from this week's Social Phonics Summer Camp and looking forward to next week's Echo Conference.

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Bridging the Communication Gap
July 22, 2011

Bridging the Communication Gap

Too many pastors lack the basic abilities to use modern communication tools. Too many tech savvy people lack the abilities and/or the freedom to create content.

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Office Hours: Tumblr vs. WordPress and Google+
July 20, 2011

Office Hours: Tumblr vs. WordPress and Google+

Our own Justin Wise has online office hours and takes your questions. This week he talks about Tumblr vs. WordPress and Google+.

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