Archive for 2010

poll-results Article
December 7, 2010

Homeless Ministry Sound Bites Poll Results

Recently, we had the pleasure of interviewing homeless advocate Mark Horvath about church marketing. He had some great things to say, but we wanted to know your favorite sound bite ...

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Scott McClellan Brings Sexy Back
December 6, 2010

Scott McClellan Brings Sexy Back

A Q&A with CFCC board member Scott McClellan. We talk communication lessons from his adoption, the rebirth of video testimonies and a little Justin Timberlake.

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Church Marketing Directory: Getting Ready for 2011
December 3, 2010

Church Marketing Directory: Getting Ready for 2011

2011 is right around the corner—is your church ready? Check out the Church Marketing Directory for resources to help you prepare and execute your strategy.

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Planning Christmas with Shawn Wood
December 1, 2010

Planning Christmas with Shawn Wood

We talk with Shawn Wood about planning Christmas. It's not too late and there are plenty of good ideas out there.

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November 30, 2010

Communication Channel Thanksgiving Poll Results

As 2010 winds down and we're all stuffed with turkey, we wanted to know which church communication channel you've been most thankful for this year. And here's what you had ...

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Kem Meyer on Better Communication
November 29, 2010

Kem Meyer on Better Communication

A Q&A with Kem Meyer. We talk about working with people, better communication and a bit about gender.

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Facebook Ads for Your Church
November 24, 2010

Facebook Ads for Your Church

Facebook offers highly targeted advertising and it can work for your church. We offer a detailed description for setting up your first Facebook ad.

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November 23, 2010

Location-Based Church Poll Results

Location-based services are plenty popular these days, but is your church taking advantage. Our Media Salt pals gave some suggestions, so we're asking you how you're leveraging these networks.

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The Next Christians by Gabe Lyons
November 23, 2010

The Next Christians by Gabe Lyons

“Seven years ago, I was 27 years old and embarrassed to call myself Christian.” Gabe Lyons certainly knows how to make a statement.

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CFCC Founder Brad Abare on Social Media & Still Sucking
November 22, 2010

CFCC Founder Brad Abare on Social Media & Still Sucking

A Q&A with our own founder, consultant and church communication guy Brad Abare. We talk about where CFCC is going and if church marketing still sucks.

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Pastor Bans Facebook to Stop Adultery
November 19, 2010

Pastor Bans Facebook to Stop Adultery

A New Jersey pastor blames Facebook for marital infidelity and orders his staff to close their accounts or resign. Overkill! It’s all in how you use a tool.

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NaNoWriMo for Church Communication Projects
November 17, 2010

NaNoWriMo for Church Communication Projects

National Novel Writing Month helps authors overcome the inertia and start writing that novel. What if churches did the same thing with communication projects?

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poll-results Article
November 16, 2010

Real or Stock Poll Results

Weighing the advantages and disadvantages of stock photography and custom photography is tough work. We wondered where you stand, and you gave us your opinion in this week's poll results.

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Phil Cooke: Media & the Church
November 15, 2010

Phil Cooke: Media & the Church

A Q&A with CFCC board member and media guru Phil Cooke. We talk about what the church can learn from Hollywood and how churches can communicate better.

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Firestarter: Know Who You Are
November 10, 2010

Firestarter: Know Who You Are

Luke Dusek, from Firestarter recipient Bloom in St. Paul, Minn., shares a video lesson in knowing who you are as a church.

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