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Bulletin Examples: Christy Farrell & First Christian Church in Indiana
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Bulletin Examples: Christy Farrell & First Christian Church in Indiana

What works and what doesn't with your church bulletin? Christy Farrell from First Christian Church in Indiana shares her struggles with their bulletin.

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Rethink Communication Stories: Marcy Carrico
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Rethink Communication Stories: Marcy Carrico

"Stop everything you’re doing in regards to church communication and read this right now. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll have the game plan to continue through anything. Anything."

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Digital Marketing: New Courageous Storytellers Resources
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Digital Marketing: New Courageous Storytellers Resources

Digital marketing presents a whole new realm of possibilities for local churches that are relatively new and constantly evolving.

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40 Church Bulletin Tips
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40 Church Bulletin Tips

The church bulletin is perhaps the most ubiquitous form of church marketing, and we’ve got 40 tips to help you make the most of your church bulletin.

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5 Fall Kickoff Tips for Church Communicators
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5 Fall Kickoff Tips for Church Communicators

We're in the heat of summer, but fall is coming quick. So let's explore some tips to help you be prepared for the fall kickoff.

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Rethink Communication: Rethink & Rework
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Rethink Communication: Rethink & Rework

Creative Arts Pastor Phil Bowdle wants churches to rethink how they communicate. But then what? It's time to rework the systems, strategies, and tools.

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How to Hunt Down the Elusive Church Communication Budget
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How to Hunt Down the Elusive Church Communication Budget

A church communication budget is a bit like a Sasquatch—you hear they exist and you hope they are going to be really big when you see one.

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Christmas Communication Planner
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Christmas Communication Planner

It's a fill-in-the-blank resource to help you create a plan, solidify the plan, work the plan, nail down final details, and follow up after Christmas.

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Are Your Church Communication Systems Scalable?: How Tech Can Help
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Are Your Church Communication Systems Scalable?: How Tech Can Help

Scalability means answering the question, “If our church doubled overnight, would this system support our needs?” We explore six ways to keep your systems in check.

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A Prayer for Church Communicators
2 Comments » July 10, 2019

A Prayer for Church Communicators

We often offer advice and tips and resources for church communicators. But sometimes we just need a prayer. 

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Christmas in July: Six Veteran Communicators Share Their Tips
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Christmas in July: Six Veteran Communicators Share Their Tips

Christmas seems far away, but it's never too early to start planning. Think about how your church can do better at Christmas this year. We share insights from six church ...

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Christmas in July: New Courageous Storytellers Resources
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Christmas in July: New Courageous Storytellers Resources

Christmas is a long ways away, but now is a great time to start getting your Christmas communication plan together.

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How to Get Alexa to Play Your Church’s Sermons
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How to Get Alexa to Play Your Church’s Sermons

What if your congregation could ask Alexa to play your church's sermons? Well, they can. It's relatively simple to set up an Alexa skill to share your sermons.

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Tailoring a Mobile App for Church Attenders
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Tailoring a Mobile App for Church Attenders

After some research, Life.Church tailored their mobile app experience for people attending their church. Here are some of the mobile features they offer.

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15 Steps to Move Your Church From Print to Online Bulletins
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15 Steps to Move Your Church From Print to Online Bulletins

Online bulletins might be all the rage, but how do you go from your much-loved print bulletin to a fancy new online bulletin? We've got 15 steps to help you ...

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Sacred Cell Phones: How to Deal With Device Etiquette in Church
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Sacred Cell Phones: How to Deal With Device Etiquette in Church

Adults spend nearly 4 hours on mobile devices every day. If the grouchiness of church leaders is any indication, churchgoers have conspired to make Sunday mornings one of those hours.

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Mobile Web: 5 Veteran Church Communicators Share Their Insights
Comments Off on Mobile Web: 5 Veteran Church Communicators Share Their Insights June 12, 2019

Mobile Web: 5 Veteran Church Communicators Share Their Insights

Everything these days is about the mobile experience. That's why we asked five church communication veterans what their churches are doing with mobile.

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6 Ways To Make Your Church Facebook Group More Engaged & Effective
2 Comments » June 10, 2019

6 Ways To Make Your Church Facebook Group More Engaged & Effective

Facebook has tweaked their mission to focus on building community, which means a shift in emphasis from pages to groups. Here's how your church can offer engaging group content.

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