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Mark MacDonald's Posts:
Pastors: Can’t Live With ‘Em, Can’t Live Without ‘Em
Working in the church can be hard. Especially if you work with that certain pastor. We've got six tips for dealing with pastoral archetypes.
Why Bulletins Suck and You Should Burn Them All
Want to get rid of your bulletin but facing pushback? We explore some of the common reasons for keeping a bulletin and why that rationale may not hold up.
How to Revitalize Your Church’s Reputation
The church has a reputation problem, and it's keeping people outside the doors. Here's how we can revitalize our reputations so that people will want to know Jesus and his ...
Play Well With Others: How to Encourage Cooperation
Too often ministries build silos, protect their turf and do their own thing. It's your job to get everyone working together toward the same goal.
7 Ways to Kill Your Bulletin
The world is moving away from print and toward digital resources, yet the church clings to its printed bulletin. Here's how to kill your bulletin.
Do They Fit the Box: Gift Wrap & Time Management
When wrapping a gift it needs to fit in the box. The same is true for your responsibilities. Your church can't communicate well if you're stretched too thin.
Church Decline: Would Anyone Notice if Your Church Disappeared?
Communities are growing, but churches are in decline. Does your community know what your church offers? If you church was forced to close its doors, would anyone notice?
Know Thyself
You'll be a better communicator for your church when you know yourself. What are your strengths and limitations? What drives you?
Church Video Editing: Crucial, Not Controversial (Until Driscoll Does It)
Recent allegations accuse Mark Driscoll of editing his sermon videos. But churches should be editing videos to make them more watchable.
Certification Lab is Coming to Atlanta
We're pleased to announce our second Certification Lab for church communicators. It's coming June 9-10 to Atlanta and it's just what you need.
Landing a Job: 7 Interview Tips
Nailing the interview is a necessary part of landing a job. An industry veteran shares tips for how to prepare for your interview.
Landing a Job: 9 Things I Wish I Learned in School
When you're starting out in church communication it's always wise to learn from those who have gone before. Nearly three decades of experience is enough, right?
Volunteers Live Longer
Volunteers need to consider the benefits, the needs and the cost of volunteering. Leaders also need to consider it and need to make sure their volunteers are too.
