Erin Feldman

Erin Feldman is a resident with The Austin Stone Institute at The Austin Stone Community Church. Her role as a resident is varied but includes writing, editing, illustration and design, and event planning. In the next few months, Erin will grow toward more vocal leadership roles, such as teaching and coaching writers, and will begin to work on her first novel. She volunteered with Creative Missions in 2016 and 2017 and serves as an assistant editor for Church Marketing Sucks.

Erin Feldman's Posts:

15 Steps to Move Your Church From Print to Online Bulletins
June 19, 2019

15 Steps to Move Your Church From Print to Online Bulletins

Online bulletins might be all the rage, but how do you go from your much-loved print bulletin to a fancy new online bulletin? We've got 15 steps to help you ...

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Calgary: Creative Missions 2018 Wrap-Up
May 30, 2018

Calgary: Creative Missions 2018 Wrap-Up

A team of 22 creative professionals traveled to Calgary in Alberta, Canada, to help churches create 10 logos, 7 websites, 25 videos, and a whole lot more.

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How Creative Missions Changed My Life
May 7, 2018

How Creative Missions Changed My Life

From interning at churches to serving with Creative Missions, Erin discovers her place as she moves toward a residency.

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Mother’s Day: Why & How Your Church Should Celebrate
April 25, 2018

Mother’s Day: Why & How Your Church Should Celebrate

Mother's Day is the third most-attended Sunday of the year, but it can be a challenge for churches to avoid overlooking, alienating, or embarrassing moms.

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8 Ways to Stop Your Pastor’s April Fool’s on Easter Sunday Jokes
March 12, 2018

8 Ways to Stop Your Pastor’s April Fool’s on Easter Sunday Jokes

With Easter Sunday and April Fools occurring the same day, church communicators need to be prepared for an onslaught of poorly planned pastor puns.

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A 10-Course Thanksgiving Thank You for Church Communicators
November 22, 2017

A 10-Course Thanksgiving Thank You for Church Communicators

Church communicators, today, we give thanks for you and all that you do. Happy Thanksgiving! We've got 10 reasons why we're thankful for you.

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How Churches Can Respond to #MeToo
October 23, 2017

How Churches Can Respond to #MeToo

The #MeToo hashtag has raised awareness about sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. Should the church contribute to this conversation? If so, how do we do it?

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Why Design Matters: Practical Implications for the Church
September 27, 2017

Why Design Matters: Practical Implications for the Church

Design turns chaos into order—a small genesis—and welcomes and guides people into a closer relationship with the creator.

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6 Giving Stats to Help Boost Your Church’s Offering
August 7, 2017

6 Giving Stats to Help Boost Your Church’s Offering

Today’s giving technologies give us new ways to connect and inspire people to give to their local church. Let's look at some giving stats that back that up.

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3 Things to Remember During Holy Week
April 12, 2017

3 Things to Remember During Holy Week

Sometimes preparing for Easter can feel like too much. Don't miss the glory of the gospel as you prepare all the last-minute details.

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How to Create a Church Social Media Policy
March 29, 2017

How to Create a Church Social Media Policy

A church social media policy can be a great help for your church's social channels, but what about how your leaders, staff, and volunteers use social media?

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You Don’t Need Money to Be Creative
March 6, 2017

You Don’t Need Money to Be Creative

Any church, large or small, can be creative. The budget doesn’t matter (though time often does). Constraints release our creativity.

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8 Creative Instagram Ideas for Your Church
March 1, 2017

8 Creative Instagram Ideas for Your Church

With 600 million active monthly users, Instagram is a social platform you might want to consider. We've got eight Instagram ideas for your church.

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Free Coloring Calendar for Church Communicators
January 23, 2017

Free Coloring Calendar for Church Communicators

Fishook's coloring calendar is ah-mazing with its dry humor and insightful, yet hyperbolic, glimpses into the everyday lives of church communicators.

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Come, Long-Expected Jesus!
November 30, 2016

Come, Long-Expected Jesus!

Advent rarely was a matter of wreaths and candles. In my home and church, Advent appeared in a nativity set and the memorization of scripture.

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