How to respond to those who mock and laugh
Christianity is under attack. But it's nothing new. We have to remember that. And, in keeping with Christ's example, we must respond appropriately. How do we do that? (more…)
Category: church marketing
Church Marketing: Do you know your audience?
One of the keys to effective church marketing is this: Know your audience. So who is your audience? I'll be honest with you, when I'm sitting in the crowd and the band is playing and ....
Google Analytics tells me you won’t read this post today
According to the Google Analytics report for this blog, very few people will read this post today. Tuesdays and Thursdays are the slowest days for this blog. I don't know why. It's been that way ....
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
I wonder how much money is spent on wrapping paper each year. My wife gets mad at me because I'm not a fan of wrapping paper. During our first year of marriage I wrapped her ....
Saturday Rewind: Billboards for Jesus
Billboards aren't cheap. And they work best when they're in the right place with the right message at the right time. Here's a way to save a lot of money on billboards and be more ....
Look to your pews for life-changing stories and hope
Every life is interesting. Every testimony is life-changing. When was the last time your church invited someone up to the pulpit to share his or her testimony? (more…)
“The message was all wrong, but did you see the paint color?”
Several years ago, a friend of mine was determined to open a coffee shop. He wanted it to be a place where people would hang out, relax, study. Maybe host some poetry readings. A place ....
Ministry Development: Schedule key meetings to gauge the needs of your community
It's easy to get sidetracked. Sometimes churches get so involved with meeting the needs of the congregation that it's tough to find the time to assess and meet the needs of the community. If it's ....
Church Marketing: 3 keys to an effective social media strategy
1. One person 2. Another person 3. A conversation When it comes to church marketing, the best social media strategy is a simple conversation between two people. Why make it so tough? (more…)
Church Marketing: Cleaning the toilet for God
I talked to a pastor who told me it was his job to clean the toilet at the church. When he said it, my nose crinkled. That's not a job I enjoy doing in my ....