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Archive for September 2012
STORY 2012 Recap
The STORY conference is all about creatives. Here are some of the highlights: "The reason we create is because we have no other choice." -Isaac Rentz
What I Learned as a Sunday Sinner
Visitors to church have it hard, but that's something we too quickly forget when we've been going to the same church forever. Take a visit to a different church and ...
Getting Started: Ryan Spilhaus
"Good and 'cool' communications aren't the end goal--changed lives are." Ryan Spilhaus shares his insights from four years in communications.
STORY Meetup
Join us for a STORY meetup in Chicago. We'll grab supper after the main session on Thursday evening. RSVP now!
Office Hours: Communication Systems & Leadership Styles
Our own Justin Wise has online office hours and takes your questions. This week he talks about communication systems and shifting leadership styles.
How to Start Designing: Ideas Before Computers
Have you ever sat in front of the computer waiting to be inspired? That's not how design works.
Church Marketing Lab: Grunge
We see quite a few different design themes in the Church Marketing Lab. The one that is prevalent at this time is grunge. Click to see a few examples.
First Impressions Are Virtual
First impressions are no longer physical, but virtual. Your church website should answer questions and make it easier for someone to try out your church.
If You Don’t Speak, Someone Else Will
The Park 51 Islamic community center provides an example of the importance of speaking for yourself and the do's and don'ts of religious communication.
Getting Started: Danielle Hartland
Creative Director Danielle Hartland offers some advice to newbies for handling the stress and pressure of church marketing: "Stop making forms and rules and start having lunches and coffee. When ...
Job Board: Broadcast Director
Are you looking for a job in church communications? The CFCC Job Board has some listings that you might be interested in, including broadcast director, account executive, web content manager ...
Office Hours: Surveys & Your Own Office Hours
Our own Justin Wise has online office hours and takes your questions. This week he talks about surveys and holding your own office hours.
Getting Started: Cleve Persinger
Cleve Persinger of MediaBleep, Creative Missions and The Chapel talks about getting started: "Take a lot of deep breaths and learn to stop taking criticism personally."
