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:

Simple Father’s Day Idea for Your Church
June 5, 2019

Simple Father’s Day Idea for Your Church

Father's Day is coming up quick. What is your church doing? We've got a simple idea your church can borrow for Father's Day this year.

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Back to the Basics: 6 Veteran Church Communicators Share Their Insights
May 20, 2019

Back to the Basics: 6 Veteran Church Communicators Share Their Insights

We asked six church communication veterans what they know now that they wish they knew when they first started.

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Start Where You Are: Level Up What Works
May 13, 2019

Start Where You Are: Level Up What Works

Church communication can be overwhelming, especially when you're starting out. We've got a few suggestions to help you manage expectations and achieve real success.

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How You Can Support Creative Missions 2019
April 24, 2019

How You Can Support Creative Missions 2019

Creative Missions is heading out to serve local churches in Rhode Island from April 27 to May 3. Here are three ways you can support their work.

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Easter Devotional for Church Communicators
April 17, 2019

Easter Devotional for Church Communicators

You’re so busy making the Easter services happen, it’s easy to forget about the story we’re celebrating. Take some time in prayer and reflection.

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10 Ways to Make Your Church Office a Better Place to Work
April 10, 2019

10 Ways to Make Your Church Office a Better Place to Work

Feeling stressed at work is normal—but you should also feel supported in that stress. We explore ways to improve your church staff culture.

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Rethink Communication: Healthy and Sustainable
April 8, 2019

Rethink Communication: Healthy and Sustainable

"It's really hard for God to use a burned out leader." Creative Arts Pastor Phil Bowdle talks about the importance of finding a healthy and sustainable pace.

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Easter Checklist for Churches
March 27, 2019

Easter Checklist for Churches

Whoo, boy, Easter is coming. You can feel the pressure ratcheting up as the big day gets closer. We’ve got a checklist to keep you on track.

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Easter Story Social Graphics
March 20, 2019

Easter Story Social Graphics

As Easter approaches, walk your church family through the Easter story with 17 social media graphics that take you through Jesus’ final days.

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No More Pancake Supper: It’s OK to Kill That Traditional Event
March 18, 2019

No More Pancake Supper: It’s OK to Kill That Traditional Event

Churches have lots of traditional events. You know what? It's OK to kill them. You're not obligated to offer the same event year after year.

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Don’t Go to Church, Be the Church
March 13, 2019

Don’t Go to Church, Be the Church

As your church communicates—and especially as you talk about church—shift your mindset from going to being. It has deep implications for how we do church.

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How to Get More Bang for Your Event Buck
March 11, 2019

How to Get More Bang for Your Event Buck

Churches are good at doing things big. But sometimes we'd get more bang for our buck if we spread out the effort into a series of events.

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5 Tips to Help Church Communicators Survive Easter
February 27, 2019

5 Tips to Help Church Communicators Survive Easter

“What good is it for someone to fill their entire church at Easter, yet forfeit their soul?” Yes, you have a lot of work to do as Easter approaches. But ...

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Rethink Communication: Urgent vs. Important
February 25, 2019

Rethink Communication: Urgent vs. Important

"It's vital for every church to know how to make room for the important things and how to say no to the things that feel urgent but may not be ...

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2018 CFCC Annual Report
February 19, 2019

2018 CFCC Annual Report

"We love to share in the stories of success that lead to changed lives through the unique power of the gospel of Jesus." Read more from our 2018 annual report.

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