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:

The Temptation of Crowdsourcing
November 18, 2013

The Temptation of Crowdsourcing

Crowdsourcing is a fast, easy and cheap way to get your design work done. Michael Hyatt recommends it. We're not so sure. A look at the pros and cons.

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It’s a Friday Collection of Goodies
November 15, 2013

It’s a Friday Collection of Goodies

Time for some Friday afternoon "research": Gender & crowdsourcing fights, social media goodies, face-palms galore, typographic treats and some photographic fun.

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Who’s Your Hero?

Who’s Your Hero?

We all need inspiration. Check out the inspiring stories of 15 heroes chronicled in our new ebook, Church Communication Heroes Volume 1.

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Gender Diversity & The Nines
November 13, 2013

Gender Diversity & The Nines

There were 110 speakers at this year's The Nines conference, and only four were women. That sparked a debate and can offer lessons for how churches approach diversity.

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Oscar Romero on the Church
November 12, 2013

Oscar Romero on the Church

"This faith, like a lamp burning in the night, will light up the darkness until the morning star arises."

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Getting Started: Dave May
November 11, 2013

Getting Started: Dave May

Church communication lessons from down under as we talk to Dave May, a communications director at City on a Hill church in Melbourne, Australia.

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Pandita Ramabai on Commitment
November 5, 2013

Pandita Ramabai on Commitment

"A life totally committed to God has nothing to fear, nothing to lose, nothing to regret."

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Church Communication Heroes Volume 1
November 1, 2013

Church Communication Heroes Volume 1

On All Saints' Day we launch a collection of stories about communicators who have gone before us, sources of inspiration, encouragement and challenge.

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Church Communication Hero: Pauli Murray
October 30, 2013

Church Communication Hero: Pauli Murray

A writer, teacher, lawyer and priest, Pauli Murray refused to be categorized. She broke racial and gender barriers and was truly a woman before her time.

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Steve Fogg on Marketing
October 29, 2013

Steve Fogg on Marketing

“The best ‘marketing’ happens when we move towards people, rather than just broadcast at them.”

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Getting Started: Fran Rossi Szpylczyn
October 28, 2013

Getting Started: Fran Rossi Szpylczyn

With nearly 30 years of experience as a media executive, Fran Rossi Szpylczyn went to work for the church, volunteering at one and working at another.

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Phil Bowdle on Leadership
October 22, 2013

Phil Bowdle on Leadership

Great quote from our recent Certification Lab: “Don't underestimate the power of telling someone on your team, 'I believe in you.'”

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Getting Started: Kenny Jahng
October 21, 2013

Getting Started: Kenny Jahng

Kenny Jahng shares his insights as media and innovation pastor at a large multi-campus and online church.

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Getting Started: Karina Lopez
October 14, 2013

Getting Started: Karina Lopez

Karina Lopez shares her wisdom from the trenches of church communication: Prioritize, focus on relationships and take good care of yourself.

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Carlos Whittaker on Over-the-Top Church
October 8, 2013

Carlos Whittaker on Over-the-Top Church

"We now live in a society where everything is huge. Everything is over the top. Everything is bigger and better than the week before. And it's exhausting."

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