This week church communicators are gathered in Dallas for The Intensive. It’s a two-day workshop event to help communicators up their game. It features practical presentations and a chance for participants to apply what they’ve learned.
Big thanks to our speakers, Phil Bowdle, Kelley Hartnett, and Mark MacDonald, as well as our sponsor, Ekklesia360.
A Taste of the Twitter Stream
Sometimes the Intensive and events like it can feel a little overwhelming with so many insights coming at once. Here’s a glimpse at some of the best insights being shared this week. Follow the hashtag #intensive17 for more.
Appts with yourself are still appts! Task time + deadlines = production schedule vs. reactive mode. #timeaudit #weeklyrhythm #intensive17 pic.twitter.com/qsf4Ra4qMK
— M.E. Clary (@teamclary) September 26, 2017
No amount of advertising will make people attend something they do not want to go to. #Intensive17
— Jenn Clauser (@JennClauser) September 26, 2017
The two-sided sword of creativity. #intensive17 @philbowdle pic.twitter.com/oegWD545br
— Vince Mancuso (@VinceMancuso) September 26, 2017
Create conversations on social media that God can get in the middle of – Phil Bowles #intensive17
— brandon wash (@bwashy) September 25, 2017
Church communications goal is to engage; not just talk. #intensive17
— Melanie athey (@AtheyMelanie) September 25, 2017
You don’t have to be seeker sensitive, but you do have to be seeker aware – Kelley Hartnett #intensive17
— brandon wash (@bwashy) September 25, 2017
Communication needs a plan. #intensive17 @kelleyhartnett pic.twitter.com/iGxompVxce
— Vince Mancuso (@VinceMancuso) September 25, 2017
Why are we church communicators? Because we want others to know how desperately God loves them #Intensive17 pic.twitter.com/qYRgZTHGQS
— Jenn Clauser (@JennClauser) September 25, 2017
"The average church has not changed their communications for past 30 years. The average person has."#Intensive17 #ConnectWithIntention
— Carrie Peterson (@CarrieConnects) September 25, 2017
Intense
And yes, the Intensive really is intense. This event is unique because we don’t just talk at participants, we get them involved.
Talk about intense… #intensive17 #eveningintensive #notpaidenough pic.twitter.com/SZ5RJvdZvE
— Kristin (@kristincpierce) September 26, 2017
Late night work lab at #Intensive17 Its hard to be creative after a day of firehose learning but we’re giving it our best! pic.twitter.com/mveN5oOmcr
— Jan Touchberry (@jantouchberry) September 25, 2017
I've never had a pitch exercise, definitely a valuable experience with great feedback too! #Intensive17 pic.twitter.com/01S3zX44GW
— Vince Mancuso (@VinceMancuso) September 26, 2017
Y'all. These guys. Pouring into my heart, head, and biz. #Intensive17#ConnectWithIntention pic.twitter.com/2ebrW6K2jJ
— Carrie Peterson (@CarrieConnects) September 25, 2017
This is me drowning in a sea of great information and tools at #Intensive17 ! pic.twitter.com/zdFZyJnkry
— A G (@Iamjrag) September 25, 2017
But we still have some fun…
Inside joke…but just know, we're playing with balloons at #Intensive17. pic.twitter.com/KfWob2aCrA
— ChurchMarketingSucks (@cmsucks) September 25, 2017
10 Things Church Communicators Should Know
And a final lesson for you:
Ten things all church communicators should know by @markmac1023 @philbowdle and @kelleyhartnett #Intensive17 pic.twitter.com/MjjayU8ge2
— Vince Mancuso (@VinceMancuso) September 25, 2017
