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Copy Matters: Proofreading
4 Comments » April 16, 2012

Copy Matters: Proofreading

Typos, spelling errors, grammatical mistakes, wonky style—it can all contribute to ruining otherwise good copy. You must proofread your copy.

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11 Comments » April 11, 2012

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.

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Copy Matters: Style Guides
1 Comment » April 9, 2012

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.

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Engage Your Congregation with Visual Worship
No Comments » April 4, 2012

Engage Your Congregation with Visual Worship

We talk with TripleWide Media about communicating with visuals and engaging congregations.

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Making Visitors Feel Welcome (But Not Too Welcome)
15 Comments » April 4, 2012

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.

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Copy Matters: Writing for Non-Writers
14 Comments » April 2, 2012

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.

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Copy Matters: Writing for Social Media
5 Comments » March 30, 2012

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.

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Church Communications Hero: St. Francis of Assisi
2 Comments » March 28, 2012

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.

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Copy Matters: Writing for the Web
4 Comments » March 26, 2012

Copy Matters: Writing for the Web

Standard tips for writing for the web and the true difference between web and print.

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Copy Matters: 10 Practical Writing Tips
4 Comments » March 22, 2012

Copy Matters: 10 Practical Writing Tips

A few simple tips from a professional writer to help you write better.

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Office Hours: Church Branding & Social Media Stars
No Comments » March 21, 2012

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.

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Copy Matters: Writing Better Emails
4 Comments » March 19, 2012

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.

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Who Should Do Your Writing?
7 Comments » March 15, 2012

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.

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Church Communication Hero: Fanny Crosby
3 Comments » March 14, 2012

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.

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Copy Matters: Know What You’re Writing and Why
1 Comment » March 12, 2012

Copy Matters: Know What You’re Writing and Why

Before you grab a pencil and start writing you need to ask some questions. You need to know what you're writing and why.

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