Kevin D. Hendricks

When Kevin isn't busy as the editor of Church Marketing Sucks, he runs his own writing and editing company, Monkey Outta Nowhere. Kevin has been blogging since 1998, runs the hyperlocal site West St. Paul Reader, and has published several books, including 137 Books in One Year: How to Fall in Love With Reading, The Stephanies and all of our church communication books.

Kevin D. Hendricks's Posts:

Church Communication Blind Spots
October 26, 2016

Church Communication Blind Spots

When we get stuck in our heads, we develop blind spots about welcoming church members and guests. I learned this lesson when thinking about our church's proximity to public transit.

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#162: Quit Politics
October 24, 2016

#162: Quit Politics

Churches need to quit the divisiveness of politics and embrace the opportunity to speak hope and love without turning people away.

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Jump-Starting Your 2017 Communication Plans on #cmschat
October 14, 2016

Jump-Starting Your 2017 Communication Plans on #cmschat

For last night's #cmschat on Twitter we looked ahead to 2017 and talked about our dreams and goals for next year.

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7 Project Management Tips for Church Communicators
October 10, 2016

7 Project Management Tips for Church Communicators

How do you manage work that matters? Effective project management should help us work smarter, not harder. We've got some tips to help.

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Creating Compelling Video Announcements on #cmschat
October 7, 2016

Creating Compelling Video Announcements on #cmschat

Last night's #cmschat on Twitter covered how to create compelling video announcements for your church.

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What Do You Do When Christmas Falls on a Sunday?
October 5, 2016

What Do You Do When Christmas Falls on a Sunday?

This year Christmas falls on a Sunday, creating a potential wrinkle for church communication plans as you seek to invite guests and leave time for family.

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Church Management Systems on #cmschat
October 3, 2016

Church Management Systems on #cmschat

How church management systems can enhance your communication: a #cmschat discussion on Twitter about software and systems.

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Kem Meyer: The Church Needs Less Chaos, Less Noise

Kem Meyer: The Church Needs Less Chaos, Less Noise

Church communication guru Kem Meyer explains why the church needs less chaos and less noise, and she covers how communicators can get there.

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6 Simple Christmas Ideas
September 28, 2016

6 Simple Christmas Ideas

Christmas is coming, and it's time for your church to start planning. We've got some simple ideas to get you going, from social media to reaching out.

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Church Communication Project Management on #cmschat
September 23, 2016

Church Communication Project Management on #cmschat

How do you manage work that matters? The #cmschat on Twitter covers church communication project management.

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Jeanette Yates: Finding Help in Community
September 19, 2016

Jeanette Yates: Finding Help in Community

Thrust into her job, church communicator Jeanette Yates felt overwhelmed and ready to quit. She turned to Google and stumbled upon a community ready to help.

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Christmas Ideas to Share Your Message on #cmschat
September 16, 2016

Christmas Ideas to Share Your Message on #cmschat

With 100 days until Christmas, last night's #cmschat covered Christmas ideas to help your church spread the good news.

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How to Survive the Fall
September 14, 2016

How to Survive the Fall

Everything ramps up at church in the fall. How do you survive it all? We've got two tips: 1) Go back to the basics and 2) Cut something.

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Church Comm Hacks: Doing It Well When You Can’t Do It All on #cmschat
September 9, 2016

Church Comm Hacks: Doing It Well When You Can’t Do It All on #cmschat

For last night's #cmschat on Twitter, Jeanette Yates led a conversation about how to do church communication well when you're overwhelmed.

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How to Harness Text Messaging for Your Church on #cmschat
September 2, 2016

How to Harness Text Messaging for Your Church on #cmschat

Last night's #cmschat on Twitter covered how your church can harness the power of text messaging.

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