Archive for 2013

Mother Teresa on Mission
December 10, 2013

Mother Teresa on Mission

"Stay where you are. Find your own Calcutta. Find the sick, the suffering, and the lonely right there where you are."

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The Treason of the Season: Stop the Stress
December 9, 2013

The Treason of the Season: Stop the Stress

Do you hear what I hear? It’s the sound of stressed out church communicators grinding their teeth. It's the frenzied season and stress is in the air. But now is ...

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Friday Flogging: Christmas Lights Gone Wrong
December 6, 2013

Friday Flogging: Christmas Lights Gone Wrong

A Christmas light display featuring the flogging of Jesus? You can't make that up. Plus new U2, Pope Francis, reality TV, wise words from Jon Acuff and Instagram video tips.

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Developing a Theology of Planning by Tony Morgan
December 5, 2013

Developing a Theology of Planning by Tony Morgan

“The truth is, hope is a terrible strategy to grow, develop and multiply what God has entrusted to us as leaders.”

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Church Communication Hero: St. Nicholas
December 4, 2013

Church Communication Hero: St. Nicholas

Beneath all the myth, folklore and legend of Santa Claus is the story of a true church communication hero. St. Nicholas was a third century bishop known for his generosity.

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Oscar Romero on Numbers
December 3, 2013

Oscar Romero on Numbers

"Don’t measure yourselves by your numbers. Measure yourselves by the sincerity of heart with which you follow the truth."

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Money, Media & a Megapastor’s Megahouse
December 2, 2013

Money, Media & a Megapastor’s Megahouse

“This is a news story and the media is not our enemy,” Steve Furtick told his congregation, in response to media reports about his $1.4 million home.

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A Roundup of Thanks
November 27, 2013

A Roundup of Thanks

We're sharing a collection of links early this week before the inevitable turkey coma. We've got Thanksgiving goodness, more from the pope, inspiring photos and 20 words from Kid President.

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Walking a Mile: How We Help Matters
November 27, 2013

Walking a Mile: How We Help Matters

A church in Florida collected 700 shoes for a local homeless shelter. That's cool. But is it the best way to help? We explore the importance of how we communicate.

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Harriet Tubman on Perseverance
November 26, 2013

Harriet Tubman on Perseverance

"If you hear the dogs, keep going. If you see the torches in the woods, keep going. If there’s shouting after you, keep going. Don’t ever stop. Keep going."

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Be Thankful for Your Responsibility
November 25, 2013

Be Thankful for Your Responsibility

Maybe you've forgotten the joy of that first day and the wonder of what we do. You've given in to the grind. But today is a new day.

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Encouraging Goodies
November 22, 2013

Encouraging Goodies

We've got a collection of Friday goodies, including a Thanksgiving tip, Christmas ideas, signage, debates over crowdsourcing and communion, getting ready for Easter and a "values enforcer" video.

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Ebook Bundle
November 22, 2013

Ebook Bundle

We've collected our three ebooks, Outspoken, Dangerous and Church Communication Heroes Volume 1 into a single bundle just in time for Christmas. We also have multi-copy packs available.

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6 Ways You Can Promote Your Christmas Series or Event
November 20, 2013

6 Ways You Can Promote Your Christmas Series or Event

Christmas is coming up fast, but there's still time to promote your Christmas series, events or services and get more people to hear the hope of the season.

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Vincent van Gogh on Style
November 19, 2013

Vincent van Gogh on Style

"Occasionally, in times of worry, I’ve longed to be stylish, but on second thought I say no—just let me be myself."

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