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Archive for August 2012
Giving Away the Collection Plate by John Richardson
Traceway Baptist Church found a new brand and marketing voice by giving away their offerings for an entire year. Founding pastor John Richardson explains how they got there.
Generosity: The Brand of the Early Church
Traceway Baptist Church found a new brand and marketing voice by giving away their offerings for an entire year. Founding pastor John Richardson explains how they got there.
Is Your Church Website Embarrassing?
If your church website is embarrassing, fix it. Get UnEmbarrassed: 10 Secrets to Effective Church Websites is a quick and free ebook that offers practical advice.
Getting Started: Kelley Hartnett
"I approached my church communications role with a rainbows-and-unicorns perspective. Most of the time that worked. But sometimes it knocked me on my rear, to be honest."
Church Marketing Lab: Controversial Topics
A recent post in the Church Marketing Lab created a bit of controversy. Should we use pop culture as part of our church marketing efforts? Is it a gimmick that ...
Office Hours: Project Management & Social Networks for Churches
Our own Justin Wise has online office hours and takes your questions. This week he talks about project management and incorporating seniors into technology.
Busy Pastors Can Say No to Social Media
OtterBox CEO Curt Richardson opted out of social media: "I believe that to be a valuable participant in social media, you must really dedicate the time."
Getting Started: Kelvin Co
With 25 years of communication experience, Kelvin Co shares his insights on getting started in church communication.
Why Local Meetups Work: Spreading Ideas
Greg Swan found the idea he needed for his church's re-branding project at a local meetup. When church communicators get together, ideas spread.
The Pixelated Church: Managing the Tensions of Church Online (Part 2)
Church online calls leaders to think outside the box and into the future. Exploring online church services with examples and stories.
The Pixelated Church: Managing the Tensions of Church Online (Part 1)
As more and more churches offer online services, we explore some of the tensions and issues created by online church experiences.
Getting Started: Joe Porter
From volunteer to creative director, Joe Porter has been in the church marketing trenches. We talk to him about what he's learned and how churches can get started in church ...
Lessons for the Church from the 2012 Olympics
The 2012 Summer Olympics offer plenty of lessons for churches. Here are three: Tell a story, be a good sport, you're not in control. Plus, bacon!
Wrecked: Awesome Brag
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Church Marketing Lab: Getting Ready For The Fall
As the fall approaches, the Church Marketing Lab is full of series graphics, youth kick-off designs and other compositions.
