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Archive for the ‘Philosophy’ Category
The Problem with Excellence Part 1
Excellence can be such a downer. We explore some unexpected problems with excellence that can be a hindrance to the communications work your church is doing.
A Letter to Pastors: Is Communication PR or DNA?
Is your church communication PR or DNA? An open letter to pastors about two ways of handling communications and the startling differences.
The Church: A Cultural Institution No More
Once upon a time the church was a cultural institution. But no more. And that means we need to change our approach.
What You Resist Persists
I've spent too much of my short life criticizing what I don't like. It doesn't work. Tell me what you're for, not against.
Are We Building Bench-Riding Believers?
Our work sometimes suggests that people “come, sit and stay” as opposed to “go, tell and do.”
Jesus as a Product
If you’re offended by the idea of Jesus as a product, it’s because you already know him. For those who don’t know Jesus, he is just another product.
The Church as a Dream Factory or a Do Factory?
Last month I read a blog post from Mark Batterson, pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C. He said that the church ought to be a dream factory. Yes! ...
Designers vs. Pastors
Let me begin with a confession. I’m a pastor, I am not a designer. In fact, I have to admit that I actually suck at design. But, my saving grace ...
Church Marketing Gurus
Recently we mentioned that our own Brad Abare and CFCC board member Phil Cooke were appearing on a livestream from Conversant Life. You can now watch the archived video online: Check ...
Familiar Story
The Covent Garden district in London traces its roots back to Roman times. For most of its history, Covent Garden has been a cultural center including shopping, dining and the ...
Purpose, Values, Vision & Mission
If you’re like me, whenever you hear words like “vision,” “values,” “purpose” and “mission,” your eyes start to glaze over. Then your ears start ringing with all of the vision/mission/purpose/values ...
Echo, God As Second Banana
“Christianity is a demanding and serious religion. When it is delivered as easy and amusing, it is another kind of religion altogether.” —Neil Postman The second annual Echo Church Media Conference ...
The Episcopal Church: Come Watch Us Argue Over Gay People
Forget I Am Episcopalian. The Episcopal Church has a new marketing slogan: “Come watch us argue over gay people.” OK, not really. But wouldn’t it be funny? I came across this ...
We Are Evangelists
A recent U.S. World News & Report article we already covered included a quote I’d glossed over. It comes from the director of communications for the Episcopal Church, Anne Rudig, ...
Quotes on Church Marketing
The Star Tribune recently offered a take on religious marketing, exploring whether or not religious groups are going overboard. The article has a token quote talking about consumerism and the ...
