Church Marketing: One man’s prayer could change the world
Robert 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 ....
Tag: church outreach
Dadgummit, Baptists sure talk weird!
I 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 ....
Church Marketing: Do it!
In 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 ....
Church Marketing: Look for times to celebrate!
Celebrations 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 ....
16 ways to market the church today
Don't just write "Happy Birthday" on your friend's Facebook page. Call her! Feed someone. Organize a Bible study. Leave a 50% tip. Help someone with a chore. Write a thank you note. Send it through the ....
Church Marketing Pitfall: Paralysis of Analysis
Yesterday I watched a recording of a sermon given by Pastor Harvey Carey at the 2009 Global Leadership Summit. The entire speech was as convicting as it was inspiring. But one thing that struck me ....
Church Marketing: How many people can you reach for $50?
Richard, a gentleman from our church, shared the following story with me about a mission trip the church took to Vermont. One of the ministers on the trip gave Richard and each person on the ....
How to market a church: 11 questions to kickstart the process
How do you begin the church marketing process? Start by asking yourself these questions: Who are we trying to reach? What are we trying to tell them? What are they truly seeing in us? Have ....
Church Marketing: Kids are a solid investment
I am amazed at the amount of resources -- time and effort -- our church devotes summer activities for children. Preschool camp. Fine arts camp. Sports camp. Fishing. Skating. Youth activities. Missions. The list goes ....
Get real!
What are some of the things we ask of politicians? Truth Honesty Transparency A straight answer No spin God wants the same thing from us. He knows how we feel and what we think anyway. ....