Can you be THAT friend?
One of the most incredible realities about being a Christian is knowing that Jesus is my friend. Did you get that? The King of Kings is our friend.
Read MoreChurch marketing: Some big ‘ifs’
Churches across the country are building creative communications and marketing teams. They’re hiring professionals to build websites, design logos, write brochures, produce videos, run social media campaigns, buy advertising, plan events …. whew!
Read MoreSaturday Rewind: Give your Friends a Family this Thanksgiving
Originally posted on November 2, 2012 Thanksgiving is approaching. It’s a time that’s ripe to share Christ’s love. Several years ago, my wife and I began a tradition.
Read MoreA church marketing recipe for a smile
Take the first 10 minutes of your morning and write a thank you note to someone. Who? Someone you’ve been meaning to thank. That person who’s been on your mind that you can’t find the time to reach out to. Maybe it’s
Read MoreA church marketing lesson from a New Orleans salsa shop
I was walking the streets of New Orleans yesterday, taking in the sights of this interesting city before I had to catch a plane. I didn’t expect to get a church marketing lesson from a salsa shop.
Read MoreIs church marketing biblical?
This is often debated, but the answer is pretty easy. For Christians, church marketing is unavoidable. Here’s why:
Read MoreKids are Hungry. Let’s Feed Them.
Information from the Texas Hunger Initiative shows: Almost 20% of Texans are food insecure. This means that, in the last year, 4.2 million Texans either experienced hunger outright or altered their consumption patterns to avoid hunger. Texas has the fifth highest food insecurity rate among children in the nation – 1.8 million Texas kids do not […]
Read More5 ways to market the Church today
Help someone with a chore. Greet others with a smile. Pray with a friend or coworker. Share your testimony. Meet a need. These are the things we call Hands and Feet Marketing!
Read MoreSaturday Rewind: What’s your go-to?
Originally posted on September 28, 2012. My stepdad is my go-to guy for car repairs. My mom is my go-to person for encouragement. My wife is my go-to person for love, friendship, and the world’s greatest chocolate chip cookies. Her grandpa is my go-to guy to learn how to love the Lord. Everybody is a […]
Read MoreA-Level Events: Everybody Rows
Most churches will host dozens of events each year. Some will host hundreds. Not every minister, staff member, deacon, etc. can make every single event. But there are several key events each year — events on the level of Easter Sunday — which require everyone’s participation. Identify those events early. Call them something like “A-Level” or “Level […]
Read More