Posts Tagged ‘story’

Dave Hartland on Budget
May 14, 2013

Dave Hartland on Budget

“There is nothing more powerful than a well-told story about someone whose life has been changed by Jesus.”

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Tell Me a Story by Scott McClellan
February 27, 2013

Tell Me a Story by Scott McClellan

A good story needs conflict. This book explores how story works and can offer us insight as we seek to live out the one true story of the gospel.

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The Billboard Problem
February 27, 2013

The Billboard Problem

The modern American church’s affinity for billboards has been well documented because, let’s face it, we’ve produced our share of terrible signage. But if we’re to announce the kingdom of ...

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Matt Knisely on Feeling
February 26, 2013

Matt Knisely on Feeling

"As artists, communicators, marketers, and storytellers don't try to make people feel good. Just make them feel."

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Church Advertising Observations Part 2: 8 Tips
October 2, 2012

Church Advertising Observations Part 2: 8 Tips

If church advertising doesn't work, how do we make it work? We explore eight practical tips that can help make your advertising more effective.

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Church Advertising Observations Part 1: Why It Doesn’t Work
October 1, 2012

Church Advertising Observations Part 1: Why It Doesn’t Work

So much church advertising doesn't work. It doesn't resonate, it beats up on the church and it doesn't work on an emotional level. We explore why church advertising often falls ...

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STORY 2012 Recap
September 28, 2012

STORY 2012 Recap

The STORY conference is all about creatives. Here are some of the highlights: "The reason we create is because we have no other choice." -Isaac Rentz

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STORY Meetup
September 19, 2012

STORY Meetup

Join us for a STORY meetup in Chicago. We'll grab supper after the main session on Thursday evening. RSVP now!

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Lessons for the Church from the 2012 Olympics
August 13, 2012

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!

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Church Communication Hero: Rembrandt
June 11, 2012

Church Communication Hero: Rembrandt

Lessons in church communication from a 17th century Dutch painter: Don't just tell the facts, tell the story.

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Power to the Pews: Create Content
May 8, 2012

Power to the Pews: Create Content

Our guerrilla church marketing series continues with some practical ways the people in the pews can do church marketing.

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Moving Beyond Stories
April 25, 2012

Moving Beyond Stories

Story has become a buzzword lately, but we need to push beyond stories and connect with the theology and identity of what we communicate.

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Honesty Goes Viral
January 18, 2012

Honesty Goes Viral

My church recently held a creative worship night. It was a night filled with dancing, music, painting and other artsy fartsy things I usually don't enjoy. But one particular piece ...

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Celebrate Your History
December 12, 2011

Celebrate Your History

We're always learning from other churches. How about taking a page from a church that's half the size, but has three times the history?

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In the Trenches: Start Blogging
October 17, 2011

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.

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