Event Planning: ‘We can laugh about it now’
I wanted to title this post "Event planning sucks. So why do I like it so much?" I've planned many events over the past decade, everything from birthday parties for my kids to a large ....
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That person you don’t like
You know that person you don't really like? She's the one who always has something snarky to say. He's that annoying person who's always bragging about how much money he makes. They're the couple that ....
Church Marketing: 7 ways to minister to recent college grads
Fourteen years ago today I began my professional career in communications. Just five days after graduating with my Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications/Journalism from Truman State University, I started my first full-time job as ....
Church Marketing: How to create ‘buzz’ for your church
Here are some innovative church marketing strategies to create "buzz" for your church. Are you ready? (more…)
Church Marketing: Not-so-secret shopper
When was the last time you approached your church like a visitor? If possible, schedule a time to "shop" your church's frontline workers and volunteers. Do this to make sure your visitors have a welcoming ....
Church Marketing: How to ‘control the message’
In today's world of rumor mills, lightning-fast communications and electronic resources, you probably should think carefully about trying to hold tight to any major announcements for the long term. It's a challenge, especially if more ....
Saturday Rewind: Soldier’s diary from 1950 is a reminder to pray for those in harm’s way today
Last night, I came across a small diary. It was the diary kept by Corinn's grandfather, SFC Robert A. Reiff, as he fought during the Korean War. It's a hand-printed, day-by-day account of the months ....
Church Marketing: ‘Well, I sent him an email’
I've got a friend who will not send a text message. If I text him, he'll read it and call me back. I kind of admire that. Emails and text messages and other forms of ....
Church Marketing: Are you Walmart or the neighborhood butcher shop?
If you're planning the perfect steak dinner for you and your spouse, where do you buy your steak? Walmart, where you can find an okay cut of meat in the bargain bin at a bargain ....
Be productive and delight in your very good work
I think some of my best days are the days when I'm productive -- when I can look and see something I've created or helped create. At home, it's when I've worked in the yard ....