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Archive for May 2010
Church Marketing Directory: Getting Creative & Digital Media
The last few weeks have been busy in the Church Marketing Directory. Plenty of folks are adding links they’re passionate about, and it’s becoming an even better place for your ...
Internet Church Poll Results
Internet campuses (Or is it campii?) are all the rage. But how many people are really attending church online? We decided to ask you.
Why the Church is Losing to LOST
No doubt many of you watched the series finale of LOST. So why can't the church tell the story of the gospel like J.J. Abrams does with LOST?
Redesign! & Free Echo Tickets
Wow. I can't believe it's finally here, the newly redesigned Church Marketing Sucks and Center for Church Communications websites. In celebration of our redesign we'd like to ...
Church Marketing Lab: Father’s Day, Flyers, and Series Graphics
If you haven't been keeping up, there's been plenty of action in the Church Marketing Lab lately. With summer comes events, planning, thought and graphics.
Church in the Making by Ben Arment
This book drips with the essence of author Ben Arment, as it is a culmination of instruction, coaching and encouragement for the aspiring church planter. Ben takes his experience and ...
Idea Source Poll Results
Some churches have all the ideas. At least that’s how it can feel sometimes. Another hilarious video, new song or fun idea from “one of the creative churches.” But we ...
Jesus as a Product
If you’re offended by the idea of Jesus as a product, it’s because you already know him. For those who don’t know Jesus, he is just another product.
Job and Freelance Labs: Finding Work This Summer
If you're in the market for a new job, things have been heating up lately in our Job Board. Check out art director, graphic designer and creative arts positions.
The Divine Commodity
The Divine Commodity is not for wimps. If you choose to read the latest literary offering by the managing editor of the Leadership Journal, know that you'll most ...
Packing My Brain at Q & SOBcon
Last week I had the opportunity to go to two very different, but incredible conferences, Q and SOBcon. Takeaways included providing solutions instead of criticism and the power of community.
Texas Giveaway Poll Results
You’ve heard it a thousand times, and it’s probably nails on a chalkboard at this point. But here goes, anyways: everything’s bigger in Texas. One church is doing their best ...
When Church Gets Weird
A few weeks ago, we ran across a couple stories that could only be described as disturbing. One was The Big Picture’s photographic look at Holy Week. The second was ...
Church Marketing Directory: Consulting, Teaching, WordPress and More
It’s nice to sit by and watch the Church Marketing Directory fill out and grow up. We like to see big numbers next to our category listings, because that means ...
5 Tools Poll Results
Recently, Paul Armstrong wrapped up a thoughtful series for graphic designers in service of churches: 5 Tools Every Church Designer Needs. It’s a six-part repertoire of high-level skills every designer ...
