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Kelley Hartnett's Posts:
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.
Bulletin Do’s and Don’ts
There are some right ways and wrong ways to do bulletins. We offer a checklist of do's and don'ts covering content, copy, process, and design.
Easter Is Not Your Super Bowl
If churches view Easter as our Super Bowl, we’ll be too focused on the scoreboard. Sometimes we need to step back and refocus our efforts. This free resource can help.
Church Communication Hero: Juana Inés De La Cruz
Born in Mexico in 1651, Juana Inés De La Cruz didn't let anyone determine her worth. She overcame obstacles and made an impact, just like you.
Uncomfortable Questions: Is Your Church Welcoming on Difficult Issues?
Church should be a welcoming space, but how does your church maintain that welcoming environment when uncomfortable situations arise?
Anouncements: New Courageous Storytellers Resources
Oh, announcements: the bane of our existence as church communicators. We've got the tips and resources to help you make announcements more effective.
Church Press Releases: A Reporter Shares What Works
We talk with a reporter about what makes for an effective release. It needs an angle, it should be short, and it has to go to the right person.
Is Your Church Ready for a Communication Crisis?
The sexual misconduct story from Willow Creek is heartbreaking. What would you do if this happened at your church? We hope our six-step crisis communication plan can help.
Public Relations: New Courageous Storytellers Resources
We've got a giant bundle of press-related stuff on Courageous Storytellers—with a healthy dose of crisis communication tips tossed in for good measure. (I hope you never, ever need them.)
I’ll Never Know Enough: The Church Communicator Struggle
Church communication is a job where there's always more to know. Inevitably, you never know enough. That can be demoralizing—but take heart: You don't have to know it all.
Digital Church: Resources to Help You Make It Work
This month on Courageous Storytellers, we’re tackling digital church. Whether you're doing podcasting, video streaming, or online church, we can help.
Fall Kickoff: Church Resources for the New Season
This month on Courageous Storytellers, we’re exploring fall kickoff. Rather than waiting until September, we thought it made a whole lot more sense to talk about it now.
Church Brand & Identity
This month on Courageous Storytellers, we’re exploring branding. That's right, logos and colors and voice. We're talking cohesive and consistent branding for your church.
Communication Flow With Trello
As a church communicator, you need a system to keep everything organized. This free resource will help you set one up using Trello.
Post-Easter Recovery Plan
I love Easter, but as church communicators, it becomes something to survive. To make sure you're still around to survive it next year, we present a post-Easter recovery plan.
