Front-door church marketing
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 ....
Author: Eric
Maybe he doesn’t want to take your picture
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 ....
Saturday Rewind: A Bible for lefties
Originally 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? (more…)
It’s your mission. Stay focused.
If 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? (more…)
A simple smile
Smiles 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 ....
If your church closed, would people cry?
I 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 ....
“All they talk about is money.”
This 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. (more…)
A church marketing lesson from a one-legged man
My 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 ....
Friday Rewind: Showcase Your Artists
Original 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 ....
Should churches use Facebook?
Sure. 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. (more…)