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Archive for the ‘Think Ahead’ Category
Our Church Banned Announcements. Yes, I’m Serious.
Our church banned announcements about one-year ago. Yes, I’m serious. Instead of sharing information, we've switched to sharing stories of Jesus-led life change.
Announcement Timing: When to Schedule Announcements in Your Church Service
Announcements are kind of the worst, aren’t they? What to announce, how to do it—even when to do it. So we weigh the pros and cons of when to schedule ...
Announcements Should Be the Last Resort
Instead of always jumping to a platform announcement, work with your ministry leaders to think of another approach that might be more effective.
5 Ways to Feel the Hopeful Expectation of Christmas in Your Church Office
It can be hard to feel the joy of Christmas when you have so much to do as a church communicator. We get it. So we've got five tips to ...
Anouncements: New Courageous Storytellers Resources
Oh, announcements: the bane of our existence as church communicators. We've got the tips and resources to help you make announcements more effective.
Don’t Be Frazzled in the Fall: Take Care of Yourself Now
The coming fall season can be a frenzy. You need to start planning for it now. You also need to take care of yourself, starting now.
9 Sermon Series Mistakes & How Your Church Can Fix Them
The sermon series can be a challenge. It's a staple for many churches, but the creative churn is daunting. We'll help you avoid those sermon series mistakes.
Fall Kickoff Task List: What to Do Between Now and the Fall
We asked seven church communicators what they need to do to be ready for the fall season: Start now, plan ahead, and prioritize.
Communicating Fall Without Creating Noise
There is always something going on. Just when you think it’s safe to breathe, fall is knocking on your door. So how do we communicate it all without creating noise?
Fall Kickoff: What Can Your Church Do Better?
How can your church improve as you go into the fall? We asked church communicators and the answers varied from improved focus to welcoming guests.
Fall Kickoff: How Does Your Church Ramp up in the Fall?
Fall may seem like a long way off, but your plans for fall are likely underway. So we asked a group of church communicators how their churches are kicking off ...
Fall Kickoff: Church Resources for the New Season
This month on Courageous Storytellers, we’re exploring fall kickoff. Rather than waiting until September, we thought it made a whole lot more sense to talk about it now.
Communication Flow With Trello
As a church communicator, you need a system to keep everything organized. This free resource will help you set one up using Trello.
Data, Demographics & Targeted Communication
Courageous Storytellers helps you learn as much as you can about your congregation and community—and apply that data toward targeted communication efforts.
The Church Communicator’s Last-Minute Christmas Checklist
Christmas is a crazy time at church. You know it, and I know it. Let's keep the panic and chaos to a dull roar by employing a last-minute Christmas checklist.
