Church communications is both art and science. You can use spreadsheets, but you also need finesse. You can print bulletins, but few people will read them. You can use social media but few people will see the updates. You can send email but a majority won't see it in their inboxes. You can even … [Read more...]
25 Best Habits to Have in Life, What’s Your Life Score?, and Other Resources
Here's a roundup of some of the most inspirational and helpful articles I've read this week in the area of social media and marketing... 25 Best Habits to Have in Life by R. L. Adams 9 Business Tools for Working Smarter Instead of Harder by Matthew Toren The Most Effective Form of Digital … [Read more...]
Brady Shearer on 5 Ways to Send Better Church Newsletters
If you're a church leader or church communications specialist, you can't afford not to know about Brady Shearer's site, Pro Church Tools. It's a gold mine of practical resources and offers a pretty sweet Academy for those who really want to take their church communication skills to the next … [Read more...]
The 3 Big Questions of Our Social, Digital Age
I’ve decided to connect with a lot of people in a lot of different ways. I also read a lot of stuff, mostly online but also in print. And I try to write and share great content along the way. The problem is, each of these is never-ending. In other words, there will always be something else to read, … [Read more...]
2 Essential Steps to Becoming a Thought Leader
Every industry has them, and whether you like the term thought leader or not, they hold a wealth of power within culture and technology. Thought leaders possess a keen sense of creativity and vision. They’re always a step ahead. We envy thought leaders, but the reality is that anyone can become … [Read more...]
How Many Announcements Should You Include In Your Church Bulletin?
Pretty much… none. My philosophy about church bulletins (i.e. worship folders, programs, brochures, handouts, etc.) has changed a lot over the years. A decade and a half ago, I wanted it to be as large and stuffed with information as possible. It was my way of thinking bigger than our church was … [Read more...]