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Copy Matters: Proofreading
Typos, spelling errors, grammatical mistakes, wonky style—it can all contribute to ruining otherwise good copy. You must proofread your copy.
Church Communication Hero: Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs had vision, confidence, imagination and drive. It's these qualities that make him an unlikely church communication hero.
Copy Matters: Style Guides
For the love of all things holy, be consistent. Every church needs a style guide and we've got some examples to get you started.
Engage Your Congregation with Visual Worship
We talk with TripleWide Media about communicating with visuals and engaging congregations.
Making Visitors Feel Welcome (But Not Too Welcome)
The dread-locked author, hippy and Jesus lover Anne Lamott gives churches advice about how to welcome visitors.
Copy Matters: Writing for Non-Writers
Not everyone is a writer, but sometimes you still have to write. We ask a non-writer to step up and share tips on how the non-writer can write.
Copy Matters: Writing for Social Media
Social media isn't just one more channel, it's an opportunity for connection, conversation and care. Here are some tips to improve your writing for social media.
Church Communications Hero: St. Francis of Assisi
There's a difference between what we say we believe and what we really believe. St. Francis of Assisi explored that difference and sought to reconcile the two.
Copy Matters: Writing for the Web
Standard tips for writing for the web and the true difference between web and print.
Copy Matters: 10 Practical Writing Tips
A few simple tips from a professional writer to help you write better.
Office Hours: Church Branding & Social Media Stars
Our own Justin Wise has online office hours and takes your questions. This week he talks about church branding and becoming a social media superstar.
Copy Matters: Writing Better Emails
A lot of church communication happens via email, whether it's volunteer requests or updates from the pastor. Writing counts in email too.
Who Should Do Your Writing?
Our writing series continues and we ask who should do all this writing? Here's a tip: It shouldn't be your pastor.
Church Communication Hero: Fanny Crosby
Fanny Crosby wrote 8,000 hymns and changed the face of worship today. Her life also offers lessons in using our creativity as communicators.
