Posts Tagged ‘community’

Hyperlocal Outreach & Evangelism
February 5, 2018

Hyperlocal Outreach & Evangelism

We're going local this month on Courageous Storytellers, offering resources to help your church reach out. It's time for hyperlocal outreach.

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Eyes to the Skies: What the Total Solar Eclipse Means for Your Church
August 9, 2017

Eyes to the Skies: What the Total Solar Eclipse Means for Your Church

A solar eclipse will cut across the U.S., creating a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Some churches are building bridges and exploring our shared fascination.

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How to Plan a Massive, Community-Wide Christmas Event
December 12, 2016

How to Plan a Massive, Community-Wide Christmas Event

One Voice is a two-night Christmas outreach in the Quad Cities involving 60 different ministries. Here's how we handled the communication challenges.

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Creating Church Community Through Better Content
March 21, 2016

Creating Church Community Through Better Content

Ask yourself: What could we post that would give people a sense of connectivity and affinity? That's how you find better content.

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Stop Making Outreach All About You
September 30, 2015

Stop Making Outreach All About You

Many of our messages to the community are self-centered. It’s time for the church to shift its approach from “Look at us” to “Let’s talk about you.”

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Throwback Thursday for Your Church
October 15, 2014

Throwback Thursday for Your Church

Looking for a creative way to add more engaging social media content? Dig into your church's history every week on Throwback Thursday.

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How Do You Get People to Attend Church More Often?
August 6, 2014

How Do You Get People to Attend Church More Often?

Church isn't something people always look forward to. You have to reach out and make it convenient and meaningful to persuade those who would rather stay home.

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I Must Be Doing This Wrong
April 16, 2014

I Must Be Doing This Wrong

If you feel like you're doing it wrong, you're not alone. No one has it all figured out, but all of us have something figured out. So let's share.

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Getting Started: Dave Shrein
October 7, 2013

Getting Started: Dave Shrein

Dave Shrein talks about understanding strategy, submitting to leaders and forging vital relationships with co-workers.

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Social Media: To Schedule or Not?
October 2, 2013

Social Media: To Schedule or Not?

As the use of social media by churches becomes more common, a debate is raging: Should you schedule your social media posts?

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Killing the Christmas Pageant
December 19, 2012

Killing the Christmas Pageant

How one church decided to kill their Christmas pageant and instead throw a party for their entire community. The story of Christmas for the City in Winston Salem, N.C.

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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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How Churches Can Save the U.S. Post Office
January 3, 2012

How Churches Can Save the U.S. Post Office

The post office is in trouble. Everybody has their own solutions, but what if the church came to the rescue?

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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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5 Ways to Market Your Church Through a Fundraiser
June 29, 2011

5 Ways to Market Your Church Through a Fundraiser

Community fundraisers are by their very nature a church marketing tool, but you can go beyond the typical promotions to get more out of your fundraiser.

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