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Archive for January 2018
31 Storyteller Resources
Storytelling is the buzzword these days, but how do you do it? We've got a list of the best storyteller resources, from free TED Talks to paid training.
We All Make Mistakes Contest
Let's celebrate what we've learned from our church communication failures. Enter our 'We All Make Mistakes' contest and win a copy of You've Got This.
We All Make Mistakes: The Mailer Mishap
Kelley describes an epic direct mail mistake she made. But you know what? It's OK. She told her pastor and moved on. Our mistakes do not define us.
Share the Love: Valentine’s Day Social Media Graphics
Download our free collection of Valentine's Day social media graphics for your church, based on 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, and talk about true love.
New Book: You’ve Got This by Kelley Hartnett
Church communication is hard. We get it. But you know what? You've got this. Here's a pep talk for church communicators that's part hug and part first-bump.
5 Lies to Overcome When Recruiting Tech Volunteers for Your Church
As leaders, we should help people transcend their fears about volunteering. We can do that in two ways. First, we exemplify love and grace. Second, we address the lies that ...
Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday: 15 Ways to Get Them Together
Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday land on the same day for the first time since 1945. It's an opportunity for your church to bring these two ideas together.
Nate Lu: Creatives and Churches Have More in Common Than Not
We asked new board member Nate Lu, "What's the single greatest thing you think churches can do to communicate better?" He said, "Try."
MLK Day Tips & Tweets
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a chance for your church to celebrate a hero who also happened to be a pastor. We've got tips and sample social posts to ...
Let’s Get Down to Business: How to Communicate the Boring
Some types of church communication are less than exciting. Annual reports, anyone? We explore how seemingly boring communication can be an opportunity.
2018 Events for Church Communicators
You're not alone. Check out some church communication events—or local meetups or online groups—to connect with your fellow church communicators.
Storytelling: The Church Needs to Tell More Stories
This month on Courageous Storytellers, we’ve set out to answer not only the what of storytelling, but also the why and how.
