Archive for October 2014

Church Visitor Horror Stories: Stalker
October 31, 2014

Church Visitor Horror Stories: Stalker

Our Church Visitor Horror Story Contest comes to a close with our grand prize winner: The pastor who wouldn't let you leave and then a member tracks you down at ...

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Happy Halloween 2014
October 30, 2014

Happy Halloween 2014

Boo! We've got scary church signs, visitor horror stories, zombies and ghosts. Happy Halloween.

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Embrace Some Awkward: Empathize With Church Visitors
October 30, 2014

Embrace Some Awkward: Empathize With Church Visitors

Checking out a gym can help church communicators realize how awkward it is for visitors to check out a church. Learn to empathize with church visitors.

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Church Visitor Horror Stories: Reserved Seating
October 29, 2014

Church Visitor Horror Stories: Reserved Seating

Going to church for the first time is scary. But reserved seating? With the evil eye? Creepy! That makes for a real Church Visitor Horror Story.

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Unwelcome Hangout: Visitors & Church Communication
October 28, 2014

Unwelcome Hangout: Visitors & Church Communication

Watch the Unwelcome Hangout to learn more about how churches welcome (or don't) visitors. With Jonathan Malm and Dave Shrein.

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Fall Back: Help Your Church Remember Daylight Savings
October 28, 2014

Fall Back: Help Your Church Remember Daylight Savings

Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend. Did you remember? Will your congregation? Help them out with a simple reminder using this free graphic.

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Church Visitor Horror Stories: Firing the Pastor
October 27, 2014

Church Visitor Horror Stories: Firing the Pastor

Walking into church for the first time can be scary. But firing the pastor? Yikes! That makes for a real Church Visitor Horror Story. And it's our first winner.

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Unwelcome Now Available: 50 Ways Churches Drive Away First-Time Visitors
October 27, 2014

Unwelcome Now Available: 50 Ways Churches Drive Away First-Time Visitors

Walking into a church can be scary. In Unwelcome, Jonathan Malm tackles 50 ways churches can creep out visitors and how to fix those problems.

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Christmas Creativity: Think Inside Your Box
October 24, 2014

Christmas Creativity: Think Inside Your Box

Christmas is coming. You might not have time for some wild and crazy Christmas idea. You need to work within your limitations. That's true creativity.

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Churches: Put Your Faith in Action, Not Passing Resolutions
October 23, 2014

Churches: Put Your Faith in Action, Not Passing Resolutions

We like to talk big, but we don't always put our faith in action. Don’t think that passing resolutions, singing, preaching or tweeting is the same as doing.

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5 Simple Tips for Creative Leadership
October 22, 2014

5 Simple Tips for Creative Leadership

Leading creatives is both simple and complicated, challenging and rewarding. Discover some proven methods on how to best lead a creative team.

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technology Article
October 21, 2014

Online Church Debate: Pros & Cons Video Conversation

A video conversation diving into the online church debate with Nils Smith, Jason Caston and Nate Friedrichsen. Join us live on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. ET.

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Church Visitor Cards: How to Connect & Follow Up
October 20, 2014

Church Visitor Cards: How to Connect & Follow Up

Every church needs a way to welcome visitors and invite them to become involved. The church visitor card is standard, but you need to make it effective.

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Church Marketing Podcast: The Media Essentials Episode
October 16, 2014

Church Marketing Podcast: The Media Essentials Episode

We talk church media essentials with Brady Shearer of Pro Church Tools. What are the essential media elements that need to be present in a church?

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Photographer’s Toolkit by Jeremy Cowart
October 16, 2014

Photographer’s Toolkit by Jeremy Cowart

Have you ever wondered what photography gear you should buy? Celebrity photographer Jeremy Cowart's new book Photographer's Toolkit showcases the gear he uses and explains why.

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