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:

Making Space at Christmas
December 19, 2011

Making Space at Christmas

Woodland Hills Church in St. Paul, Minn., launched the Making Space capital campaign at Christmas to serve homeless & low-income families.

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2011 Gift Guide
December 6, 2011

2011 Gift Guide

We've put together a quick little Christmas gift-giving guide for all the church communicators in your life.

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The Collision of Faith & Creativity: Interview with Gary Molander
December 5, 2011

The Collision of Faith & Creativity: Interview with Gary Molander

We talk with Gary Molander about his new book, Pursuing Christ. Creating Art. As a former pastor and current church media guy, Gary offers a unique insight.

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Pursuing Christ. Creating Art.

Pursuing Christ. Creating Art.

Pastor. Artist. Contrary to popular belief, those are not mutually exclusive roles. A review of the new book from pastor and artist Gary Molander.

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Planning Christmas: Stephen Brewster & Evan Courtney
November 16, 2011

Planning Christmas: Stephen Brewster & Evan Courtney

More Christmas idea including flashmobs and 12 days of serving.

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church-business Article
November 10, 2011

It’s Your Job to Protect Children

In light of the Penn State child abuse controversy churches should be reminded of their responsibility. In most states, clergy are mandated reporters.

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Planning Christmas: Bethany Russell

Planning Christmas: Bethany Russell

A communications director for a multisite church in Texas talks about getting ready for Christmas.

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Technology & the Church: Interview with John Dyer
November 7, 2011

Technology & the Church: Interview with John Dyer

We sit down with tech guru John Dyer to talk about the intersection of technology and faith. We talk about the not-so neutrality of technology and how it can shape ...

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How Your Church Can Do Zombie Outreach
October 31, 2011

How Your Church Can Do Zombie Outreach

Just when you thought pop culture could do no more with zombies, the church joins the shuffling mob! We explore four ways you can reach out to the undead.

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Planning the Transition
October 26, 2011

Planning the Transition

One thing churches rarely plan for is the transition. The one thing you can be sure will happen is the transition. So get it together now and come up with ...

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Can Marketing Save Lives? Welcoming the LGBT Community
October 13, 2011

Can Marketing Save Lives? Welcoming the LGBT Community

What if gay-affirming churches started reaching out to struggling LGBT teens? It's a situation where marketing could do more than communicate--it could save lives.

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poll-results Article
October 12, 2011

Outspoken Poll Results

70% of churches need more conversation on church communication. The other 30%? They've already talked and are ready for action.

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The Last of a Generation: Church Hero Fred Shuttlesworth
October 11, 2011

The Last of a Generation: Church Hero Fred Shuttlesworth

Remembering civil rights leader Fred Shuttlesworth, a pastor who was bombed, beaten and imprisoned in his quest to end segregation.

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The Inspiration of Steve Jobs
October 6, 2011

The Inspiration of Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs brought simplicity, innovation and style to an industry dominated by complication, stagnation and beige.

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The Juicys: Communication Awesomeness
September 28, 2011

The Juicys: Communication Awesomeness

Church Juice announced the winners of their church communications contest, The Juicys. This endeavor was all about "rewarding communication awesomeness" with $1,000 grants.

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