Posts Tagged ‘story’

Sharing God’s Grace vs. Listing Details: How Your Church Can Tell Stories
September 30, 2019

Sharing God’s Grace vs. Listing Details: How Your Church Can Tell Stories

What kind of stories is your church telling? You could be listing details about upcoming events or needs, or you could be sharing stories of God's grace.

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How to Help Someone Share Their Story
September 25, 2019

How to Help Someone Share Their Story

How do you help someone share their story in a way that they’re excited for others to see?

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Effective Storytelling: New Courageous Storytellers Resources
September 4, 2019

Effective Storytelling: New Courageous Storytellers Resources

It may be a buzz word, but stories work. Our brains remember stories, and that can be a way to break through all the marketing noise in today's world.

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31 Storyteller Resources
January 31, 2018

31 Storyteller Resources

Storytelling is the buzzword these days, but how do you do it? We've got a list of the best storyteller resources, from free TED Talks to paid training.

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Storytelling: The Church Needs to Tell More Stories
January 2, 2018

Storytelling: The Church Needs to Tell More Stories

This month on Courageous Storytellers, we’ve set out to answer not only the what of storytelling, but also the why and how.

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The Original Storyteller: Become a Better Storyteller in 30 Days by Robert Carnes
October 4, 2017

The Original Storyteller: Become a Better Storyteller in 30 Days by Robert Carnes

In his new 30-day devotional The Original Storyteller, Robert Carnes explores the principles of storytelling using a mix of stories and biblical examples.

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The Original Storyteller: Making Stories Practical for Churches
October 4, 2017

The Original Storyteller: Making Stories Practical for Churches

Stories are a timeless way to connect. We sit down with author Robert Carnes to learn more about storytelling and what it can mean for the church.

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25 Christmas Stories: How Does Your Church Do Christmas?
October 5, 2015

25 Christmas Stories: How Does Your Church Do Christmas?

What makes Christmas special at your church? Check out these creative and inspiring ideas for how different churches do Christmas.

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Easter Effort: First Year Communicator
April 3, 2015

Easter Effort: First Year Communicator

A church in Florida has a first year communicator who is trying a new bulletin, blog posts and stories. What's your church doing for Easter?

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Four Ways to Shift the Church’s Focus
December 15, 2014

Four Ways to Shift the Church’s Focus

In order for effective communication to be a reality in the church, change needs to happen. We need to shift our way of thinking. More importantly, we need to enable ...

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You Are a Storyteller Not a Salesman
December 3, 2014

You Are a Storyteller Not a Salesman

Don't set out to prove a point. Set out to tell a great story. It's a lesson in creativity and making things better that starts with being a storyteller.

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A Storytelling Refresher for Your Church
October 14, 2014

A Storytelling Refresher for Your Church

The church loves stories. But as much as we love them, we need more practice in making storytelling work in our communication.

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Design Basics: Storytelling in Design
April 2, 2014

Design Basics: Storytelling in Design

It has been said that a picture is worth a thousand words. If that is true why do we at times struggle to use design to tell great stories?

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Church Communication Hero: Anne Frank
February 5, 2014

Church Communication Hero: Anne Frank

“Sometimes I very much doubt whether in the future anyone will be interested in all my tosh.” How wrong Anne Frank was.

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Struggles & Victories: Calvary Bible Church
November 4, 2013

Struggles & Victories: Calvary Bible Church

The woes and wins of church communication. Struggling with ministries competing for announcement space and stories coming through as victorious.

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