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Archive for April 2007
Q Conference Recap
Just finished a whirlwind week. It began with the National New Church Conference in Orlando and then ended, as it did for many others, with Q in Atlanta (Q, whew?). ...
Notes on the National New Church Conference
I had a great time in Orlando on Tuesday of last week at the National New Church Conference. I flew from Los Angeles to Orlando and arrived late Monday night. ...
Help Review A Web Site
We always love to give a little power to the people in the Church Marketing Lab. WheatonGuy18 wants you to step into action. He’s looking for feedback regarding his church’s ...
Taking Outreach Lessons From Denny’s
I love what Denny’s restaurant is doing to try and attract the college crowd, via Nation’s Restaurant News (subscription required): Denny’s plan is to become a “social gathering” place for students ...
It Came From The Lab!
Another week at the Church Marketing Lab and I know everyone is asking the same question: “Well Josh, what kind of stuff went up this week?” So here you have ...
When Church Members Leave
It seems that everyone has been talking lately about leaving churches and how to be graceful in doing so. And if it’s not how to leave a church, it’s how ...
9 Ways to Use Google Apps in your Church Marketing
In the computer world, there’s three things I’m crazy for. Macs, Quicksilver, and Google. (No, it’s not just search.) Macs aren’t so much church marketing related (except, of course, that ...
Theater Church Movies
Just wanted to pass the word along to everyone that National Community Church has begun making their video efforts public and open source. Make sure you check them out and ...
Mascot Poll Results
Last week, we asked what you thought of using mascots for children’s ministry. Here’s what you said: 8% of you are overachievers who have already been doing this. Has it been ...
The Marketing Challenge of Limbo
Today, we heard the words “Marketing Challenge,” and immediately sprang into action. (It’s kind of like the bat symbol for us.) Then, as we read on, we found that we ...
Meet Joshua Cody, CFCC Intern
You may have noticed the name “Joshua Cody” showing up on a ton of entries lately. Just who is this guy? Glad you asked. He’s our intern and has been ...
Help Wanted: Good Videos
Last time we posted a help wanted ad, we were pretty much just making fun of someone. This time we’re serious. Seriously. Over in the Church Marketing Lab this week, ...
The Church Responds To Virginia Tech Tragedy
As Virginia Tech and all of America continue to mourn and grieve, the church has begun to respond. In instances like this where there is little physical and monetary relief ...
It Came From The Lab!
It’s about that time. Another week is winding up at the Church Marketing Lab, and we’re here to show you what’s been going on. A logo for a group that meets ...
Church For Men
Most of you have heard the debate that church doesn’t speak the language of men, that the church with its tears and emotion doesn’t cater to men. There have been ...
