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:

Fighting Hate with Grace, Sarcasm & Donuts
June 23, 2011

Fighting Hate with Grace, Sarcasm & Donuts

How Mars Hill Church in Seattle responded to being picketed by Westboro Baptist "Church".

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poll-results Article
June 14, 2011

Creative Missions Poll

80% thought Creative Missions was brilliant and want to know when the next one is, according to our less than scientific poll.

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See Your Artwork

See Your Artwork

Your turn! A look at user-submitted church artwork, from sermon series graphics and paintings to the old standby: stained glass.

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poll-results Article
June 7, 2011

Mother’s Day Poll

The most popular options were bribery (flowers or other gifts for mom) with 48% and props in the sermon with 45%.

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Show Us Your Artwork
June 2, 2011

Show Us Your Artwork

Your turn! Show us the artwork that graces the halls of your church. Murals, sculptures, stained glass, paintings--you name it. Let's see it!

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Creative Missions Wrap Up
June 1, 2011

Creative Missions Wrap Up

Last week a team of 19 church communications pros traveled to the Albany area of New York to help 14 churches improve their communications.

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Creative Missions Helps NY Churches Communicate
May 27, 2011

Creative Missions Helps NY Churches Communicate

For the past week a team of creatives has been helping churches in the Albany, N.Y., area. It's called Creative Missions and it's pretty awesome.

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The Church: A Cultural Institution No More
May 23, 2011

The Church: A Cultural Institution No More

Once upon a time the church was a cultural institution. But no more. And that means we need to change our approach.

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Praying for Osama bin Laden
May 20, 2011

Praying for Osama bin Laden

A Catholic church in West Palm Beach, Fla., is planning to pray for Osama bin Laden. It's sparking headlines in the media and protests within the church.

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Are People Talking About Your Church?
May 18, 2011

Are People Talking About Your Church?

One church attempted to break the world record for simultaneous arm wrestling. Another was doing a massive service project. But people were talking about both.

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Holy Flash Mob
May 16, 2011

Holy Flash Mob

More than 2,000 people bursting into choreographed dance grabs 700,000 views on YouTube. And a church did it.

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Authentic is the New Awesome: Nadia Bolz-Weber
May 11, 2011

Authentic is the New Awesome: Nadia Bolz-Weber

Denver Post profile of a tattooed Lutheran pastor emphasizes authenticity over, well, about anything else.

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poll-results Article
May 10, 2011

Church Websites 101 Poll Results

Incredibly, nearly half of you were satisfied with your sites. Another 37% were insecure and 14% really need some help.

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examples Article
May 9, 2011

Mother’s Day Post Mortem

Historically Mother's Day is rooted in peace and justice. While many churches offer mom tea or flowers, some went a little deeper.

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Cultivate 2011 Roundup

Cultivate 2011 Roundup

Lessons and wisdom from the Cultivate Conference: Links to the best notes, how to find what other people are saying, we're not experts and a thank you.

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