Archive for May 2011

Getting to Know SoChurch
May 31, 2011

Getting to Know SoChurch

We talk with Ben Forsberg of SoChurch to understand what their software does and whether churches really benefit form implementing a custom networking tool.

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Creative Missions Helps NY Churches Communicate
May 27, 2011

Creative Missions Helps NY Churches Communicate

For the past week a team of creatives has been helping churches in the Albany, N.Y., area. It's called Creative Missions and it's pretty awesome.

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Jolt!: Get the Jump on a World That’s Constantly Changing
May 26, 2011

Jolt!: Get the Jump on a World That’s Constantly Changing

A new book from Phil Cooke tackles your personal roadblocks and helps you move forward with purpose. It's a jolt any church communicator could likely use.

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Office Hours: Media & Social Media Reading
May 25, 2011

Office Hours: Media & Social Media Reading

Our own Justin Wise has online office hours and takes your questions. Today he talks about media in ministry and social media reads.

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The Church: A Cultural Institution No More
May 23, 2011

The Church: A Cultural Institution No More

Once upon a time the church was a cultural institution. But no more. And that means we need to change our approach.

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Praying for Osama bin Laden
May 20, 2011

Praying for Osama bin Laden

A Catholic church in West Palm Beach, Fla., is planning to pray for Osama bin Laden. It's sparking headlines in the media and protests within the church.

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Are People Talking About Your Church?
May 18, 2011

Are People Talking About Your Church?

One church attempted to break the world record for simultaneous arm wrestling. Another was doing a massive service project. But people were talking about both.

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Holy Flash Mob
May 16, 2011

Holy Flash Mob

More than 2,000 people bursting into choreographed dance grabs 700,000 views on YouTube. And a church did it.

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Authentic is the New Awesome: Nadia Bolz-Weber
May 11, 2011

Authentic is the New Awesome: Nadia Bolz-Weber

Denver Post profile of a tattooed Lutheran pastor emphasizes authenticity over, well, about anything else.

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poll-results Article
May 10, 2011

Church Websites 101 Poll Results

Incredibly, nearly half of you were satisfied with your sites. Another 37% were insecure and 14% really need some help.

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examples Article
May 9, 2011

Mother’s Day Post Mortem

Historically Mother's Day is rooted in peace and justice. While many churches offer mom tea or flowers, some went a little deeper.

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Cultivate 2011 Roundup
May 9, 2011

Cultivate 2011 Roundup

Lessons and wisdom from the Cultivate Conference: Links to the best notes, how to find what other people are saying, we're not experts and a thank you.

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Church Websites 101: Remember the Real World
May 4, 2011

Church Websites 101: Remember the Real World

For all the effort you're going to put into this virtual website, remember that it’s all about connecting to real people.

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Church Websites 101: Get It Done
May 2, 2011

Church Websites 101: Get It Done

A lack of momentum is the number one thing that will kill your web project. It sounds silly, but you have to plan to get it done.

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