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My wife visited Charles Stanley’s church in Atlanta one time and they let all the visitors sit in the front few rows of the center section. Easy to see the renowned preacher. And, because the sermons were televised, a chance to be on TV. The VIP visitor experience. Not every church is televised. But every […]
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We have a family friend who doesn’t like to go to church. Why? Because he’s a photographer. And it’s been his experience that when he tells the pastor what he does for a living, the response is something like: “Oh, really? We could use a guy like you around here. We always need photos.” This […]
Read MoreOriginally posted on August 27, 2012 If your church is like ours and encourages you to bring a Bible, I’d advise you to learn to carry your Bible in your left hand. Why?
Read MoreIf I walked into your church tomorrow and asked 10 random people what your church’s mission statement is, could they tell me? Why is a strong mission statement important?
Read MoreSmiles are infectious. When I was in high school, I decided to conduct an experiment. I walked down the crowded hallways and smiled at random people. I can honestly say that the vast majority smiled back. Of course, some thought I was odd — and some still do — but that’s okay. Here’s the thing.
Read MoreI was recently listening to a podcast by Bill Hybels, senior pastor at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois. Bill was preaching about having wisdom in the workplace and using a number of verses from the book of Proverbs as his focal text. One comment he made stuck with me: “Those [people] who […]
Read MoreThis is a common complaint about churches. In fact, I just heard this criticism the other day. Is it true? No. Well, at least not in most of the churches I’ve attended.
Read MoreMy mother-in-law just returned from a mission trip to Zambia. She is a prosthetist and makes prosthetic arms and legs for people. On this trip, she used her God-given talents to make nine legs for men, women and children. A friend of hers used his incredible talents to make prosthetic eyes. One man this team […]
Read MoreOriginal Posting September 6, 2012 “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” The first sentence of the Bible sets an incredible tone and serves as a great reminder. God is The Creator. He’s an artist. He passed that along to us. Let’s honor God with our creativity. Let’s use the gifts and the tools […]
Read MoreSure. If, of course, you have the time, resources, and content. Only then should Facebook (or Twitter) be part of your church marketing strategy. Let me explain.
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