Archive for 2013

The Temptation of Crowdsourcing
November 18, 2013

The Temptation of Crowdsourcing

Crowdsourcing is a fast, easy and cheap way to get your design work done. Michael Hyatt recommends it. We're not so sure. A look at the pros and cons.

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It’s a Friday Collection of Goodies
November 15, 2013

It’s a Friday Collection of Goodies

Time for some Friday afternoon "research": Gender & crowdsourcing fights, social media goodies, face-palms galore, typographic treats and some photographic fun.

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Who’s Your Hero?
November 15, 2013

Who’s Your Hero?

We all need inspiration. Check out the inspiring stories of 15 heroes chronicled in our new ebook, Church Communication Heroes Volume 1.

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Gender Diversity & The Nines
November 13, 2013

Gender Diversity & The Nines

There were 110 speakers at this year's The Nines conference, and only four were women. That sparked a debate and can offer lessons for how churches approach diversity.

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The Geography of Christmas
November 13, 2013

The Geography of Christmas

You won't get a white Christmas in Phoenix. It has a huge impact on how people celebrate Christmas and churches need to take notice.

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Oscar Romero on the Church
November 12, 2013

Oscar Romero on the Church

"This faith, like a lamp burning in the night, will light up the darkness until the morning star arises."

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Getting Started: Dave May
November 11, 2013

Getting Started: Dave May

Church communication lessons from down under as we talk to Dave May, a communications director at City on a Hill church in Melbourne, Australia.

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Church Marketing Lab: Christmas Inspiration
November 8, 2013

Church Marketing Lab: Christmas Inspiration

Pumpkins are thrown out. Trees are going up. Christmas sneaks up on us every year, so check out the Church Marketing Lab for some inspiration.

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Delegation Can Make You an Expert for Your Church
November 6, 2013

Delegation Can Make You an Expert for Your Church

If you want to be an expert for your church and truly focus on your passions, you need to delegate all the tasks that don't fit.

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Pandita Ramabai on Commitment
November 5, 2013

Pandita Ramabai on Commitment

"A life totally committed to God has nothing to fear, nothing to lose, nothing to regret."

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Struggles & Victories: Calvary Bible Church
November 4, 2013

Struggles & Victories: Calvary Bible Church

The woes and wins of church communication. Struggling with ministries competing for announcement space and stories coming through as victorious.

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Church Communication Heroes Volume 1
November 1, 2013

Church Communication Heroes Volume 1

On All Saints' Day we launch a collection of stories about communicators who have gone before us, sources of inspiration, encouragement and challenge.

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Church Communication Hero: Pauli Murray
October 30, 2013

Church Communication Hero: Pauli Murray

A writer, teacher, lawyer and priest, Pauli Murray refused to be categorized. She broke racial and gender barriers and was truly a woman before her time.

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Steve Fogg on Marketing
October 29, 2013

Steve Fogg on Marketing

“The best ‘marketing’ happens when we move towards people, rather than just broadcast at them.”

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Getting Started: Fran Rossi Szpylczyn
October 28, 2013

Getting Started: Fran Rossi Szpylczyn

With nearly 30 years of experience as a media executive, Fran Rossi Szpylczyn went to work for the church, volunteering at one and working at another.

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