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…)
Category: external communication
Don’t forget to tip your waitress
I've heard more than one preacher make the comment that waitresses and waiters hate to work on Sundays. Why? Because the after-church lunch crowd does not practice good church marketing skills. Waitresses say the people are ....
What planet did she come from?
Have you ever met a person and wondered: What planet did she come from? When I was in junior high, I had a teacher like that. She was a very sweet lady, but she was ....
“The Party Ends In Hell”
Those are words scrawled on a sign. Carried by a man standing on a busy street corner. Shaking a self-righteous finger at the people walking in and out of nightclubs, in and out of restaurants, in and ....
Those crazy door knockers!
You've seen them coming. Those crazy "door knockers" from the church up the street. Hide! Whatever you do, DON'T answer the door. Don't. Even. Breathe. It could be any church, but the Jehovah's Witnesses are ....
The truth in love
A few years ago, I knew I had a big car repair on the horizon so I asked some friends if they could recommend a good mechanic in town. Both friends gave me the name ....
Blue ink works best
A few years ago, I was in charge of a graduate school admissions office. During the three years I oversaw the operation, I hand signed every letter -- a few thousand each year -- that left the ....
Go and tell. Not LOL.
Mark 16:15 says: [Jesus] said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Notice it does not say: Put it on the website and hope they show up Tag ....
Not my proudest moment!
About a month ago, I was sitting on the sidelines of my oldest son's Little League game. His team was losing and, in my frustration, I decided to take it out on the two umpires. I stood up ....
Kindness plus faith equals…
Q. What is kindness without faith? A. Kindness. Q. What is kindness with faith? A. A chance to share the love of Christ. When someone asks you why you are being kind, you can tell ....