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Archive for October 2015
A Different Approach to Church Signs: It Is Going to Be OK
Should church signs advertise upcoming events or groan-worthy puns? One church decided their sign could do something more: give hope.
Not Just Maintaining
"You can easily be in maintenance mode as a communications leader, constantly trying to keep your head above water."
Pray for Your Pastor, Part 2: 4 Ways You Can Have Your Pastor’s Back
As a church communicator, you have a lot of influence over the vitality of your church than you realize. Your prayers lock you into your pastor's heart and vision, which ...
10 Characteristics of Effective Church Communication on #cmschat
Last night's #cmschat on Twitter covered bigger picture strategy and effectiveness questions instead of specific tools or tactics.
Connecting With Visitors at the Virtual Fireplace
One church implements a virtual check-in for visitors using texting technology to make it easier for visitors to connect and get questions answered.
Using Technology: Texting & Tools
"A lot of times we get caught up with methods, when the truth is methods change but message never changes."
Rebuild by Marcus Cylar
Too many pastors end up burned out and walk away from ministry. The result can be a communication nightmare. So let's support our pastors.
Pray for Your Pastor, Part 1: The Role of a Church Communicator
As a church communicator, you have a lot of influence over the vitality of your church than you realize. When you pray for your pastor, you support your leadership in ...
How Periscope Can Improve Your Church Communication on #cmschat
Last night's #cmschat on Twitter covered how Periscope can improve your church communication.
404 Error Pages: 11 Examples of Churches Doing Errors Right
The 404 error page is the broken relationship of the Internet. It's where you end up when a link goes wrong. We look at how churches can use error pages.
Awesome Christmas Social Media on #cmschat
Last week's #cmschat on Twitter covered how to create awesome Christmas social media.
Leading Up
Gerry True explains leading up: "Sometimes you have to lead up in a way that helps senior leaders see an idea they've never seen before."
Connecting With Christmas Guests Who Won’t Come Back
Lots of people show up for Christmas services, but what can you do to connect with guests who will likely never come back?
By the Numbers: Guests, Attendance and the Back Door
Statistics show we're losing visitors quickly. Is your church doing its best to invite, interact with, follow up and retain the new people who walk in?
Christmas Book Now Available: God Rest Ye Stressed Communicators
Our new Christmas book, God Rest Ye Stressed Communicators: Planning Christmas for Your Church, is now available. Take advantage of the launch week sale.
