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ChurchMag Spotlight: Kevin D. Hendricks
"This is the greatest story ever told. We want people to come to our churches and hear that. But if we're not telling anybody—we're not doing the great commission."
Social Media Fail: Restaurant Fires Chef, Doesn’t Revoke His Twitter Access
A restaurant fires its chef a week before Christmas and fails to revoke his Twitter access. Payback ensues. Churches, who has access to your social media accounts?
101 Women Speakers
Remember that throwdown last month about gender diversity at Christian conferences? Rachel Held Evans created a list of 101 women speakers.
The Christmas Story in Instagram Photos & More
Our Friday roundup includes the Christmas story, WestJet's Christmas giving video, lessons in failure, 101 women speakers, hope for the discouraged and more.
Mother Teresa on Mission
"Stay where you are. Find your own Calcutta. Find the sick, the suffering, and the lonely right there where you are."
The Treason of the Season: Stop the Stress
Do you hear what I hear? It’s the sound of stressed out church communicators grinding their teeth. It's the frenzied season and stress is in the air. But now is ...
Friday Flogging: Christmas Lights Gone Wrong
A Christmas light display featuring the flogging of Jesus? You can't make that up. Plus new U2, Pope Francis, reality TV, wise words from Jon Acuff and Instagram video tips.
Church Communication Hero: St. Nicholas
Beneath all the myth, folklore and legend of Santa Claus is the story of a true church communication hero. St. Nicholas was a third century bishop known for his generosity.
Oscar Romero on Numbers
"Don’t measure yourselves by your numbers. Measure yourselves by the sincerity of heart with which you follow the truth."
Money, Media & a Megapastor’s Megahouse
“This is a news story and the media is not our enemy,” Steve Furtick told his congregation, in response to media reports about his $1.4 million home.
A Roundup of Thanks
We're sharing a collection of links early this week before the inevitable turkey coma. We've got Thanksgiving goodness, more from the pope, inspiring photos and 20 words from Kid President.
Harriet Tubman on Perseverance
"If you hear the dogs, keep going. If you see the torches in the woods, keep going. If there’s shouting after you, keep going. Don’t ever stop. Keep going."
Encouraging Goodies
We've got a collection of Friday goodies, including a Thanksgiving tip, Christmas ideas, signage, debates over crowdsourcing and communion, getting ready for Easter and a "values enforcer" video.
Ebook Bundle
We've collected our three ebooks, Outspoken, Dangerous and Church Communication Heroes Volume 1 into a single bundle just in time for Christmas. We also have multi-copy packs available.
Vincent van Gogh on Style
"Occasionally, in times of worry, I’ve longed to be stylish, but on second thought I say no—just let me be myself."
