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:

Free 7-Day Advent Devotional
November 29, 2017

Free 7-Day Advent Devotional

Let the craziness of the season fall away and hear the voice of God. Be renewed as you approach your Christmas task list. Download this 7-day devotional.

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Christmas Greetings From Stephen Brewster
November 20, 2017

Christmas Greetings From Stephen Brewster

A Christmas encouragement video from Stephen Brewster: "Make your best stuff. This is your moment. You got this." And... tattoo your forehead?

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Executive Director Chuck Scoggins Resigns
November 17, 2017

Executive Director Chuck Scoggins Resigns

Our nonprofit parent, the Center for Church Communication, is sad to announce the resignation of Executive Director Chuck Scoggins.

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7 Ways Churches Can Use Twitter’s 280 Characters (Don’t Tweet Sermons)
November 8, 2017

7 Ways Churches Can Use Twitter’s 280 Characters (Don’t Tweet Sermons)

Twitter upped its character limit from 140 to 280 characters. How should your church wield this wordy new wonder? We've got 7 ideas to help you out.

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All Saints’ Day: Heroes Giving Hope
October 31, 2017

All Saints’ Day: Heroes Giving Hope

All Saints' Day is about remembering those who have gone before us, whether they're venerated saints or quiet Christians. Who are your heroes?

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Christmas Greeting From Anthony Miller
October 25, 2017

Christmas Greeting From Anthony Miller

We've got Christmas cheer from Saddleback's Anthony Miller. He encourages you to tell your church's story as you prepare for Christmas this year.

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Fall Event Follow Up: Free Download
October 24, 2017

Fall Event Follow Up: Free Download

If your church is hosting a fall event, following up with guests who show up is the key to success. We can help with this free download.

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Free Christmas Welcome Kit
October 18, 2017

Free Christmas Welcome Kit

Your church is likely to see more first-time guests at Christmas. We've got a free welcome kit to help you analyze how you're doing and make improvements.

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Visiting a Church Is Scary: Resources to Welcome Guests
October 9, 2017

Visiting a Church Is Scary: Resources to Welcome Guests

With the ghouls, zombies, and sugar of Halloween coming, consider the scariest thing in the church world: Visiting a church for the first time.

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The Original Storyteller: Making Stories Practical for Churches
October 4, 2017

The Original Storyteller: Making Stories Practical for Churches

Stories are a timeless way to connect. We sit down with author Robert Carnes to learn more about storytelling and what it can mean for the church.

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People Are Hurting. How Is Your Church Helping?
October 2, 2017

People Are Hurting. How Is Your Church Helping?

When tragedy strikes, as it always does, how does the church respond? How can your church be a voice of hope in the midst of darkness?

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Words of Wisdom From the Dallas Intensive
September 26, 2017

Words of Wisdom From the Dallas Intensive

Insights from the Dallas Intensive: "No amount of advertising will make people attend something they do not want to go to."

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100 Days Until Christmas
September 15, 2017

100 Days Until Christmas

There are only 100 days until Christmas. Time to start planning. If you feel overwhelmed, don't worry. Like Santa with a sack of gifts, we can help.

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How to Lead When You’re Not in Charge
August 23, 2017

How to Lead When You’re Not in Charge

Clay Scroggins went from facility intern to lead pastor at North Point and talks about how to lead when you lack authority.

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22 Giving Tips for Churches
August 16, 2017

22 Giving Tips for Churches

The church has never been good at talking about money. But that needs to change. We've got 22 tips to help your church do better at talking about money.

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