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Archive for the ‘Evangelism & Outreach’ Category
Madeleine L’Engle on Outreach
“We draw people to Christ not by loudly discrediting what they believe... but by showing them a light.”
Heath Mullikin on New People
"Lots of people pray for God to send new people to their church. Few accept the folks God actually sends."
Church Communication Hero: Aimee Semple McPherson
She was an evangelist, radio pioneer, early experimenter in the production arts and founder of the Foursquare denomination. We explore lessons in the life of Aimee Semple McPherson.
Killing the Christmas Pageant
How one church decided to kill their Christmas pageant and instead throw a party for their entire community. The story of Christmas for the City in Winston Salem, N.C.
If You Don’t Speak, Someone Else Will
The Park 51 Islamic community center provides an example of the importance of speaking for yourself and the do's and don'ts of religious communication.
Lessons for the Church from the 2012 Olympics
The 2012 Summer Olympics offer plenty of lessons for churches. Here are three: Tell a story, be a good sport, you're not in control. Plus, bacon!
Church Communication Hero: Hudson Taylor
Hudson Taylor was a British missionary to China in the late 19th century who found a way to connect: the kimono. Find your kimono.
Lessons from Bible Billboards in Egypt
Marketing lessons from the head of the Bible Society of Egypt, including the power of opposition to refine our faith, create cooperation and increase creativity.
How Churches Can Save the U.S. Post Office
The post office is in trouble. Everybody has their own solutions, but what if the church came to the rescue?
A Teenager’s Plea: Don’t Suck
A teen implores churches to take outreach seriously and make an effort to connect to today's generation.
How Your Church Can Do Zombie Outreach
Just when you thought pop culture could do no more with zombies, the church joins the shuffling mob! We explore four ways you can reach out to the undead.
In the Trenches: Start Blogging
A pastor in training learns that blogging is an opportunity to preach to those who would never go to church.
Churches Remember 9/11
This Sunday marks 10 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks and churches have been finding creative ways to commemorate this anniversary.
5 Ways to Market Your Church Through a Fundraiser
Community fundraisers are by their very nature a church marketing tool, but you can go beyond the typical promotions to get more out of your fundraiser.
Authentic is the New Awesome: Nadia Bolz-Weber
Denver Post profile of a tattooed Lutheran pastor emphasizes authenticity over, well, about anything else.
