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Archive for the ‘Evangelism & Outreach’ Category
On Valuing the Arts: Lessons From the Seacoast Worship Arts Academy
Seacoast Church's Worship Arts Academy is for members of their church, but they're looking to make an impact beyond their own congregation. We explore the program and its intended impact.
Online Office Hours
Justin Wise talks about online office hours, the opportunities and connections it's created and how you can do it too.
Is Anyone Asking Your Story?
We're supposed to be prepared to give an answer. But is anyone asking? We need to create opportunities to communicate by getting out there.
Merry Christmas from St. Paul’s Church
How did one church in New Zealand end up a viral Christmas video? We talked with James Bowman, one of the brains behind the video, to hear their Christmas story.
A Christmas Billboard War Between Catholics and Atheists
Steve Fogg has some questions before he determines a winner in the dueling billboard campaign between the American Atheists and the Catholic League near New York's Lincoln Tunnel.
Homeless Advocate Mark Horvath on Church Marketing
In the midst of his own homelessness crisis Mark Horvath launched InvisiblePeople.tv. We talk with Mark about outreach, marketing and homeless ministry.
Trick or Treat: What Message Does Your Church Send on Halloween?
This year Halloween falls on a Sunday, prompting churches to wrestle with that age-old question: Do we hand out candy with communion?
Multi-Faith Dialogue Part 3: Addressing Major Roadblocks
We can’t share Jesus with people we don’t understand and even protest. We must overcome fears and stereotypes in order to reach people of other faiths with respect and love.
Multi-Faith Dialogue Part 2: How Do We Communicate Something Big?
Inviting a Muslim to speak at your church is not exactly a popular move. But Bob Roberts Jr. did. He shares lessons in communicating big ideas to your congregation.
Multi-Faith Dialogue Part 1: Why Interact with Non-Christians?
In a time of mosque protests and Quran burnings, Bob Roberts Jr. is inviting Muslims to his church. He shares the benefits of multi-faith dialogue.
Positive Picketing
What if Christians were seen presenting a positive message, instead of a negative one? What if we were perceived in our community as cheerleaders and supporters rather than angry critics?
WTF Church
The college ministry's banners proclaimed "WTF" in bold letters. But rather than the familiar if profane abbreviation we're used to, the words "worship," "teaching" and "friends" appeared below each letter.
Strippers vs. Churchgoers
Strippers turn the tables and protest the church that protested them. We explore [obvious] lessons in church communication from this goofy tale.
Opposing or Embracing Muslims: What’s Your Story?
One pastor speaks out against plans for a new mosque. Another pastor offers up his church when a local mosque is burned. What message does your church send?
Lessons From a Declined, Plateaued and Downsized Church
How shrinking churches in a down economy can still reach out without breaking the non-existent budget.
