Posts Tagged ‘Christmas’

Christmas in July: What About Advent?
July 25, 2016

Christmas in July: What About Advent?

We asked four church communicators about Advent: "[It] gives us the quiet space to reflect on how we prepare our spirit for the coming of Emmanuel."

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Christmas in July: Promoting Christmas
July 20, 2016

Christmas in July: Promoting Christmas

We asked five church communicators about promoting Christmas services. They all said word of mouth. Learn more about inspiring your people to invite others.

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Christmas in July: Favorite Christmas Service
July 13, 2016

Christmas in July: Favorite Christmas Service

We asked six church communicators about their favorite Christmas service. They run the gamut from Broadway spectacle and movies to simple candlelight.

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Christmas in July: Small Churches
July 5, 2016

Christmas in July: Small Churches

The Small Church Leadership Podcast covers Christmas, exploring planning, strategy and how to take care of yourself, especially for small churches.

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Stop Skipping Christmas
December 16, 2015

Stop Skipping Christmas

While you’re busy planning, creating and making the best Christmastime your church has ever experienced, don’t forget the birth of Jesus was for you too.

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Identifying Problems & Barriers: Christmas Light Display
December 10, 2015

Identifying Problems & Barriers: Christmas Light Display

Creative ideas aren't magic. They requires identifying problems and addressing barriers. Which is how this church Christmas light display came to be.

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Christmas Service to Bless Families
December 2, 2015

Christmas Service to Bless Families

Extended family often attends Christmas services and one church offers a way to bless those families and create a poignant holiday moment.

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Why Year-End Giving Is a Good Thing
November 30, 2015

Why Year-End Giving Is a Good Thing

Year-end giving is for procrastinators, lazy, and half-hearted givers… or is it? What if year-end giving is actually part of the rhythm and celebration designed for the church?

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How to Promote Your Christmas Series or Event on #cmschat
November 6, 2015

How to Promote Your Christmas Series or Event on #cmschat

Last night's #cmschat on Twitter covered promoting your Christmas services and events.

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Christmas Microsites on #cmschat
November 4, 2015

Christmas Microsites on #cmschat

In last week's #cmschat we talked on Blab about creating good quality church websites at Christmas. We've got 7 tips for Christmas microsites.

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Awesome Christmas Social Media on #cmschat
October 13, 2015

Awesome Christmas Social Media on #cmschat

Last week's #cmschat on Twitter covered how to create awesome Christmas social media.

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Connecting With Christmas Guests Who Won’t Come Back
October 12, 2015

Connecting With Christmas Guests Who Won’t Come Back

Lots of people show up for Christmas services, but what can you do to connect with guests who will likely never come back?

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Christmas Book Now Available: God Rest Ye Stressed Communicators
October 5, 2015

Christmas Book Now Available: God Rest Ye Stressed Communicators

Our new Christmas book, God Rest Ye Stressed Communicators: Planning Christmas for Your Church, is now available. Take advantage of the launch week sale.

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25 Christmas Stories: How Does Your Church Do Christmas?
October 5, 2015

25 Christmas Stories: How Does Your Church Do Christmas?

What makes Christmas special at your church? Check out these creative and inspiring ideas for how different churches do Christmas.

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4 Ways Your Church Can Use Social Media at Christmas
September 28, 2015

4 Ways Your Church Can Use Social Media at Christmas

There is a great opportunity to get your message out there on social media during the Christmas season. We've got four ways to maximize your message.

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