If there’s one thing church communicators love to hate, it’s the church bulletin. Some have tried to kill it, but the rest of us just make do. We decided to talk to some church communicators and see how the bulletin is working (or not) for them. Today we talk with Darren Lee, the communications director…
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Akua Konadu is the communications director for Redeemer in Fridley, Minn. Her church has never had a communications director, and this is her first time in the role. So it’s a learning experience for everyone. Rethink Communication by Phil Bowdle has proven to be an invaluable resource. “This book has given me the tools to…
If there’s one thing church communicators love to hate, it’s the church bulletin. Some have tried to kill it, but the rest of us just make do. We decided to talk to some church communicators and see how the bulletin is working (or not) for them. Today we talk with Crystal Kirkman, the communications director at First…
If there’s one thing church communicators love to hate, it’s the church bulletin. Some have tried to kill it, but the rest of us just make do. We decided to talk to some church communicators and see how the bulletin is working (or not) for them. Today we talk with Charla Wilkerson, the director of…
If there’s one thing church communicators love to hate, it’s the church bulletin. Some have tried to kill it, but the rest of us just make do. We decided to talk to some church communicators and see how the bulletin is working (or not) for them. Today we talk with Christy Farrell, director of communications…
It doesn’t really matter what you studied in school or when you graduated; when it comes to digital marketing, we’re all exploring a whole new realm of possibilities for local churches that are relatively new and constantly evolving. Staying on top of all the trends and all the platforms requires work and continuing education, which…
We’re in the heat of summer, but fall is coming quick. The next season is always just around the corner in church communication. So let’s explore some tips to help you be prepared for the fall kickoff: Start sooner: If fall is coming down upon you too quickly, the best thing you can do is…
A church communication budget is a bit like a Sasquatch—you hear they exist and you hope they are going to be really big when you see one. Unfortunately, like this elusive creature, despite being hunted down across the globe, church communication budgets are pretty much non-existent. Part of the issue is that many churches still…
In the digital age, being a church communicator requires agility and insatiable curiosity as new technology and social media channels are released and updated. It can feel like they change faster than we can figure them out. So how can we stay on top of new features and tactics while building systems and processes to…
Christmas seems far away, but it’s never too early to start planning. Christmas in July is a good time to start talking. Connect with your pastor and leadership team. Start formulating a plan. Think about how your church can do better at Christmas this year. What Do You Wish Churches Would Do Better at Christmas?…