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:

Getting Started: Cleve Persinger
September 4, 2012

Getting Started: Cleve Persinger

Cleve Persinger of MediaBleep, Creative Missions and The Chapel talks about getting started: "Take a lot of deep breaths and learn to stop taking criticism personally."

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Giving Away the Collection Plate by John Richardson
August 29, 2012

Giving Away the Collection Plate by John Richardson

Traceway Baptist Church found a new brand and marketing voice by giving away their offerings for an entire year. Founding pastor John Richardson explains how they got there.

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Is Your Church Website Embarrassing?
August 28, 2012

Is Your Church Website Embarrassing?

If your church website is embarrassing, fix it. Get UnEmbarrassed: 10 Secrets to Effective Church Websites is a quick and free ebook that offers practical advice.

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Getting Started: Kelley Hartnett
August 27, 2012

Getting Started: Kelley Hartnett

"I approached my church communications role with a rainbows-and-unicorns perspective. Most of the time that worked. But sometimes it knocked me on my rear, to be honest."

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Busy Pastors Can Say No to Social Media
August 21, 2012

Busy Pastors Can Say No to Social Media

OtterBox CEO Curt Richardson opted out of social media: "I believe that to be a valuable participant in social media, you must really dedicate the time."

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Getting Started: Kelvin Co
August 20, 2012

Getting Started: Kelvin Co

With 25 years of communication experience, Kelvin Co shares his insights on getting started in church communication.

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news-updates Article
August 17, 2012

Why Local Meetups Work: Spreading Ideas

Greg Swan found the idea he needed for his church's re-branding project at a local meetup. When church communicators get together, ideas spread.

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Getting Started: Joe Porter
August 14, 2012

Getting Started: Joe Porter

From volunteer to creative director, Joe Porter has been in the church marketing trenches. We talk to him about what he's learned and how churches can get started in church ...

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Lessons for the Church from the 2012 Olympics
August 13, 2012

Lessons for the Church from the 2012 Olympics

The 2012 Summer Olympics offer plenty of lessons for churches. Here are three: Tell a story, be a good sport, you're not in control. Plus, bacon!

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Wrecked: Awesome Brag
August 10, 2012

Wrecked: Awesome Brag

"Wrecked is a manifesto for a generation dissatisfied with the status quo and wanting to make a difference." Pick up a copy for cheap & support one of our writers.

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Getting Started in Church Communications by Chuck Scoggins
August 6, 2012

Getting Started in Church Communications by Chuck Scoggins

A short but thorough guide for beginners. It's a good first step for anyone thinking about moving into church communications.

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Getting Started: Chuck Scoggins

Getting Started: Chuck Scoggins

Chuck Scoggins wrote the book on getting started in church communications. Literally: It's called Getting Started in Church Communications. We talk with Chuck about insights for beginners.

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featured Article
August 2, 2012

Fighting Over Chicken

A major battle in the culture war went down at fast food establishments and all over social media--but what did it communicate to the wider world?

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Rediscovering Vision: Tim Stevens & Granger
July 9, 2012

Rediscovering Vision: Tim Stevens & Granger

We talk with Tim Stevens of Granger Community Church about how after nearly 20 years of growth the church got stuck but didn't stay there.

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Vision: Lost and Found by Tim Stevens

Vision: Lost and Found by Tim Stevens

20 years of growth and success doesn't mean you're sitting pretty. Tim Stevens shares the story of how Granger Community Church got stuck and lost their vision. But they didn't ...

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