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Giving Away the Collection Plate by John Richardson
Traceway Baptist Church found a new brand and marketing voice by giving away their offerings for an entire year. Founding pastor John Richardson explains how they got there.
Generosity: The Brand of the Early Church
Traceway Baptist Church found a new brand and marketing voice by giving away their offerings for an entire year. Founding pastor John Richardson explains how they got there.
Office Hours: Project Management & Social Networks for Churches
Our own Justin Wise has online office hours and takes your questions. This week he talks about project management and incorporating seniors into technology.
Office Hours: Online Budgets & Bulletin Advertising
Our own Justin Wise has online office hours and takes your questions. This week he talks about online marketing budgets and bulletin advertising.
When Things Go Wrong: How to Communicate About a Pastor’s Exit
Churches are notorious for ugly staff transitions. Mistakes are made and the resulting mess leaves people broken and hurting. Here are some tips to avoid the confusion and communicate well.
Please Answer Your Email: Improving Follow Up Could Change a Life
Church communication is not all about logos, artwork and zippy video bumpers. Answering emails, returning phone calls and following up with people is a simple way to boost your effectiveness.
Office Hours: Mobile Websites & Feeding Trolls
Our own Justin Wise has online office hours and takes your questions. This week he talks about creating mobile websites and dealing with trolls.
Plastic Donuts: Communicating About Money
We talk with financial guru Jeff Anderson, author of Plastic Donuts: A Fresh Perspective on Gifts, about how to communicate about money.
Office Hours: Culture Change & Punting Platforms
Our own Justin Wise has online office hours and takes your questions. This week he talks about church organization and when to give up on social media.
The Epic-Fail of Church Announcements
Why are announcements so chronically bad? Too often we focus on inane details instead of life-giving change.
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.
Office Hours: Blogging Tips & Vocational Advice
Our own Justin Wise has online office hours and takes your questions. This week he talks about blogging and vocational roles in churches.
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 ...
Office Hours: Social Media & More Church Communication Salaries
Our own Justin Wise has online office hours and takes your questions. This week he talks about social media.
NaNoWriMo for Church Communication Projects
National Novel Writing Month helps authors overcome the inertia and start writing that novel. What if churches did the same thing with communication projects?
