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:

Church Communication Hero: Billy Graham
February 21, 2018

Church Communication Hero: Billy Graham

Jesus said go into all the world and preach the gospel, and Billy Graham listened. He was perhaps the most well known church communicator of the 20th century.

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2017 CFCC Annual Report
February 15, 2018

2017 CFCC Annual Report

Everything we do through the Center for Church Communication is about seeing more and more people saying, “That’s what church should be!”

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25 Easter Ideas
February 14, 2018

25 Easter Ideas

We've got a collection of 25 Easter ideas to help you prepare for the biggest Sunday of the year, whether you need inspiration or want to cover your bases

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Pep Talk Live: Encouragement for Church Communicators
February 5, 2018

Pep Talk Live: Encouragement for Church Communicators

Check out our Facebook Live event featuring Kelley Hartnett talking about her new book, You've Got This: A Pep Talk for Church Communicators.

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31 Storyteller Resources
January 31, 2018

31 Storyteller Resources

Storytelling is the buzzword these days, but how do you do it? We've got a list of the best storyteller resources, from free TED Talks to paid training.

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We All Make Mistakes Contest
January 29, 2018

We All Make Mistakes Contest

Let's celebrate what we've learned from our church communication failures. Enter our 'We All Make Mistakes' contest and win a copy of You've Got This.

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Share the Love: Valentine’s Day Social Media Graphics
January 25, 2018

Share the Love: Valentine’s Day Social Media Graphics

Download our free collection of Valentine's Day social media graphics for your church, based on 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, and talk about true love.

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New Book: You’ve Got This by Kelley Hartnett
January 24, 2018

New Book: You’ve Got This by Kelley Hartnett

Church communication is hard. We get it. But you know what? You've got this. Here's a pep talk for church communicators that's part hug and part first-bump.

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Nate Lu: Creatives and Churches Have More in Common Than Not
January 16, 2018

Nate Lu: Creatives and Churches Have More in Common Than Not

We asked new board member Nate Lu, "What's the single greatest thing you think churches can do to communicate better?" He said, "Try."

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MLK Day Tips & Tweets
January 10, 2018

MLK Day Tips & Tweets

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a chance for your church to celebrate a hero who also happened to be a pastor. We've got tips and sample social posts to ...

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2018 Events for Church Communicators
January 3, 2018

2018 Events for Church Communicators

You're not alone. Check out some church communication events—or local meetups or online groups—to connect with your fellow church communicators.

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Top 10 Posts of 2017
December 27, 2017

Top 10 Posts of 2017

At the close of another year it's always fun to take a look back and see what we accomplished. So here are our top 10 posts from 2017.

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Christmas Greetings From Lori Bailey
December 18, 2017

Christmas Greetings From Lori Bailey

Christmas encouragement as we come down to the wire: "May you feel that strength coursing through you as we awake our world to a God who is with us."

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Free Christmas Photo Checklist for Churches
December 13, 2017

Free Christmas Photo Checklist for Churches

Christmas services can go by in a blur—don't miss this opportunity to get some great photos. We've got a Christmas photo checklist that can help.

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Loving & Laughing With the Church Curmudgeon
December 6, 2017

Loving & Laughing With the Church Curmudgeon

The funny tweets of the Church Curmudgeon are now available in book form. Read our Q&A, give it as a gift, and members can grab a free excerpt.

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