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Churches should take a lot of time to plan next year’s calendar. Administrators should think through each and every event, making sure that key events don’t overlap with other key events. Then you need to develop marketing plans for each event. I suggest each item is assigned a level. Something like: A-Level (Easter, Christmas, leadership […]
Read MoreOur pastor discussed Matthew 25:31-40 on Sunday. I think it makes for a great Monday Hands and Feet Church Marketing post. Read it and let me know your thoughts. “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. All the nations will […]
Read MoreSo often, I find myself trying to “sell” people on Christianity. The benefits are great, I tell them. [Insert maniacal car dealer voice here and add wild hand gestures] With the FREE acceptance of Christ’s gift of salvation TODAY, you can also have the added bonuses of forgiveness, unconditional love, grace AND ETERNAL LIFE! All […]
Read MoreWhen a preacher says, “Heads bowed and eyes closed,” I’m that rebel in Row 5 who often keeps one eye open. Why? Because I’m curious. Aren’t you? If the preacher tells us to bow our heads and close our eyes and then asks for people in the crowd to raise their hands to make a […]
Read MoreIf God intended us all to look and act the same, he would’ve made us that way. Instead, he made us each unique. He equipped us with different personalities, different gifts and different talents. Therefore, it’s impossible for any two churches to be the same. So why do we try to do the impossible? Your […]
Read MoreRobert Pierce, the founder of World Vision, wrote: “Let my heart be broken with the things that break the heart of God.” I wonder what the world would look like if we all prayed that prayer. What’s one way you can reach out to a neighbor, coworker or family member today? *** Read Gary Anthony’s […]
Read MoreI didn’t grow up in a Baptist household. So when I started hanging around Baptists — and then married one — I was introduced to a new vocabulary. Interesting words like dadgum and pea-picker made their debut in my life. People who were of no relation started calling me brother. And my wife was sister. How weird is that? Terms and […]
Read MoreIn James 1:22-25, Jesus’ brother writes: Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately […]
Read MoreCelebrations come in many sizes. They can be as simple as a call out to someone who takes on a new role in your Sunday School class or a special mention of a volunteer in the church bulletin. They can be as complex as a 25 year anniversary party for a staff member or a […]
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