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Archive for July 2016
Engaging on Instagram on #cmschat
For last night's #cmschat on Twitter, Katie Allred led a discussion on how to engage on Instagram.
Christmas in July: Surviving Christmas
We asked five church communicators how to survive Christmas. They talk about the importance of intentionally taking time to take care of yourself.
A Week in the Life: Meghan Howard
Associate Pastor and Digital Communications Director Meghan Howard talks about juggling multiple tasks and finding time with her family.
Christmas in July: What About Advent?
We asked four church communicators about Advent: "[It] gives us the quiet space to reflect on how we prepare our spirit for the coming of Emmanuel."
Snapchat: The Inside Scoop on #cmschat
Last night's #cmschat on Twitter explored Snapchat: Why churches should care about, how to figure it out and how to reach an audience with it.
ReTHINK.Ministry: 7 Practical Steps to Revamp Digital Strategy
Practical help to move your church into the digital age: “Your church can no longer go without a digital strategy—the stakes of the gospel are too high.”
Christmas in July: Promoting Christmas
We asked five church communicators about promoting Christmas services. They all said word of mouth. Learn more about inspiring your people to invite others.
Opportunity to Offer Hope at Certification Lab
At Certification Lab we learn how to communicate well. And that's exactly what our culture needs right now. They need hope in the face of fear.
A Week in the Life: Eric Dunaway
Communications Pastor Eric Dunaway tackles changes, wrapping the lobby and the bandwidth bottleneck.
Nashville 2016 Certification Lab in Action
Collected tweets and pics from our 2016 Certification Lab in Nashville, Tenn., sharing insights and wisdom for church communicators.
Free Social Media Images from SundaySocial.tv
SundaySocial.tv is a new service offering images your church can use on their social media channels every day. We've even got some free sample images.
Trouble I’ve Seen: Changing the Way the Church Views Racism by Drew G. I. Hart
Racism is a flashpoint today, and it can be difficult for churches to even talk about it. But we need to be aware and willing to face the reality.
Pokemon Go & Your Church: Welcoming Gamers on #cmschat
Last night's #cmschat on Twitter covered Pokemon Go. We talked about what it is, why it matters and why churches should care.
#67 & #68: Quit Saying Yes/No to Every New Idea
Churches have two common downfalls when it comes to new ideas: 1. We say yes to everything and can't do anything well. 2. We reject everything new.
Christmas in July: Favorite Christmas Service
We asked six church communicators about their favorite Christmas service. They run the gamut from Broadway spectacle and movies to simple candlelight.
