Posts Tagged ‘heroes’

Be the Hero Your Church Needs: All Saints’ Day Without Superpowers
October 30, 2019

Be the Hero Your Church Needs: All Saints’ Day Without Superpowers

Much like historical heroes, church communicators have to make the most of what they have, draw on deep reserves of strength, and somehow save the day.

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Church Communication Hero: Fannie Lou Hamer
August 14, 2019

Church Communication Hero: Fannie Lou Hamer

Fired, evicted, threatened, beaten, and jailed for her civil rights work, Fannie Lou Hamer renewed her hope in the songs of the church. How is your message going out into ...

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Church Communication Hero: Juana Inés De La Cruz
October 31, 2018

Church Communication Hero: Juana Inés De La Cruz

Born in Mexico in 1651, Juana Inés De La Cruz didn't let anyone determine her worth. She overcame obstacles and made an impact, just like you.

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Be the Hero Your Church Needs
October 31, 2018

Be the Hero Your Church Needs

Find courage and inspiration by looking back at heroes who can inspire and encourage us to save the day without superpowers.

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Church Communication Hero: Ching Shih
September 19, 2018

Church Communication Hero: Ching Shih

She commanded a pirate fleet that terrorized the China Sea in the 1800s. She’s more villain than hero, but her notorious antics teach us not to let anyone underestimate you.

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Church Communication Hero: Eleanor Roosevelt
May 29, 2018

Church Communication Hero: Eleanor Roosevelt

Eleanor Roosevelt is remembered for her many accomplishments, and few remember an embarrassing political stunt she pulled on her own cousin. We all make mistakes—the key is moving on.

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Church Communication Hero: Ida B. Wells
April 23, 2018

Church Communication Hero: Ida B. Wells

Ida B. Wells was a journalist and social crusader. Her work cast the harsh light of truth on lynching, and her life's work offers lessons for the church.

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Church Communication Hero: Billy Graham
February 21, 2018

Church Communication Hero: Billy Graham

Jesus said go into all the world and preach the gospel, and Billy Graham listened. He was perhaps the most well known church communicator of the 20th century.

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All Saints’ Day: Heroes Giving Hope
October 31, 2017

All Saints’ Day: Heroes Giving Hope

All Saints' Day is about remembering those who have gone before us, whether they're venerated saints or quiet Christians. Who are your heroes?

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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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Church Communication Hero: Andraé Crouch
January 14, 2015

Church Communication Hero: Andraé Crouch

We lost a music legend in Andraé Crouch, someone who made powerful music that resonated in the church pew and the concert hall.

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Church Communication Hero: Hildegard von Bingen
April 28, 2014

Church Communication Hero: Hildegard von Bingen

A 12th century Benedictine nun who wasn't dismissed as another hallucinatory nutcase but celebrated for her visions and challenge.

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Church Communication Hero: Albert Einstein
March 31, 2014

Church Communication Hero: Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein is the greatest scientist of the 20th century and his breakthroughs offer lessons in imagination and creativity.

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Church Communication Hero: Anne Frank
February 5, 2014

Church Communication Hero: Anne Frank

“Sometimes I very much doubt whether in the future anyone will be interested in all my tosh.” How wrong Anne Frank was.

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Church Communication Hero: Frederick Douglass
January 15, 2014

Church Communication Hero: Frederick Douglass

A slave, turned free man, turned abolitionist used a holiday address to get in the faces of his oppressors. In this address, we find church communications gold.

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