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Archive for January 2011
Chad Cannon: Lists, Apps & Critiques
CFCC board member and Outreach VP Chad Cannon talks about lists, YouVersion and responds to some common critiques.
Church Marketing Lab: Ministry Booklets, Posters and More
In our first Church Marketing Lab update of the new year, we take a brief look at recent work as well as the big value of the discussion boards.
Communication Catalyst Poll Results
We all learn and grow in different ways. In our most recent poll, we asked you what helped you grow most as a church communicator, and here are your answers.
Online Office Hours
Justin Wise talks about online office hours, the opportunities and connections it's created and how you can do it too.
Church Web & Social Media Research
A flood of stats and numbers about church web and social media use: 47% of churches actively use Facebook, 78% have a website, etc.
Maurilio Amorim: Social Media, Expectations & Best Practices
CFCC board member Maurilio Amorim talks about churches tapping social media, increased expectations for churches and establishing best practices.
Job and Freelance Board: New Gigs for the New Year
As 2011 starts, we wanted to give remind our readers of the completely free Job Board and Freelance Board and let you know about some of the openings we've seen ...
Is Anyone Asking Your Story?
We're supposed to be prepared to give an answer. But is anyone asking? We need to create opportunities to communicate by getting out there.
Lori Bailey: Stories & Sharing
CFCC board member Lori Bailey talks about the importance of churches telling their own stories and sharing and learning from other leaders.
MLK: Church Communication Hero
I like the idea of Dr. King as church communication hero because what we do is not all discarded bulletins, forgotten Facebook updates or unappreciated graphics.
Church Marketing Directory: Event Promotion, Netcasts and More
As your church dives into 2011, make sure you check out the Church Marketing Directory to find help from folks that specialize in local church marketing.
Two Stories About Haiti
One year after the Haiti earthquake we look at two stories told in the quake's aftermath. Both communicate something different. Which story is your church telling?
Best Advice Poll Results
What was your favorite Church Marketing Sucks advice of 2010? We shared plenty of advice for churches in the last year, but we turn to a poll to find your ...
Tim Schraeder: Context & Relationships
CFCC board member Tim Schraeder talks about the importance of context and relationships for church communication directors.
Fishers of Men Interview
An interview with Josh Cody: " 'Go to the ends of the earth and make disciples.' This is Jesus’ charge. I don’t see how we get around church marketing."
