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Archive for August 2014
Playing Devil’s Advocate for the Church
Too often churches are anti-inquisitive. 'That's how we've always done it' reigns. We need to ask the tough questions to clarify our purpose.
10 Reasons You Need to Go to the Certification Lab
Not sure if you should attend the upcoming Certification Lab, coming to Southern California in October? Here are 10 reasons why it's worth your time to check it out.
5 Ways to Turn Your Twitter Followers Into Raving Fans
In order to keep social media social, there should be just as much time put into engaging your followers as there is posting great content.
Certification Lab Is Back
"I've died and gone to church communicator's heaven." That's the feedback the Certification Lab gets and it's coming Oct. 13-14.
Groups Engine: Helping People Find Your Small Groups
Managing small groups at your church can be difficult and technology isn’t always the great savior it claims to be. Groups Engine hopes to be different.
Robin Williams & How the Church Responds to Mental Health
There are a lot of questions in the aftermath of Robin Williams' suicide. Here's how one church has responded to rising suicide in their community.
How Is Your Church Responding to All the Pain in the World?
There’s a lot of pain and anger and hurt in the world right now (like always). So how does your church respond and share hope and love to hurting people?
How to Avoid Burnout for Church Communicators
The word "burnout" is practically profanity. How can you possibly burnout when you're doing the Lord's work? It's pretty common actually, and it's nothing that can't be prevented.
Meet Our Church: Recognizing Volunteers on Facebook
Many churches have a few volunteers who help with everything, but they're rarely recognized for their hard work. Honor your volunteers with props on social media.
Chicago Meetup: August 14
Join us for a meetup in Chicago during the Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit. We'll converse, connect and commiserate over tasty deep dish pizza.
5 Ways to Engage Those Who Aren’t Giving Regularly
Only 5 to 25% of most congregations donate 50 to 80% of the money. So how do we engage people to give more? Technology can be one solution.
Church Marketing Podcast: The You Episode
Fall is coming, and life will get busy. Are you taking care of yourself? This episode of the podcast covers self-care with Ahna Hendrix and touches on Pinterest and photography.
How Do You Get People to Attend Church More Often?
Church isn't something people always look forward to. You have to reach out and make it convenient and meaningful to persuade those who would rather stay home.
How to Build a Team at Your Church
Ministry can't be a solo affair. You need help. You need a team. We look at recruiting, training, celebrating and applauding your team.
Church Marketing Lab: Why Get Involved?
While sometimes I feel like I'm the only one at my church who cares about effective communication, I know I'm not the only one in the Church who cares.
