Archive for March, 2009
New Beginnings: The Original Vision
By Chris Forbes | March 24, 2009
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Spring is a Great Time for New Beginnings!
For the past several months I have been exploring the idea of a transition with colleagues, friends and family that I think will take MinistryMarketingCoach.com to the next level. I appreciate all the counsel, prayers, and involvement of everyone! After much prayer, a ...
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You Can Reach Your Community Just by Discipling Your Church Members. No, Really!
By Chris Forbes | March 19, 2009
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Researchers tell us that the overwhelming majority of Americans have attended a church before. If only churches could have done a better job of ministering to, discipling, and mobilizing the people who came to their churches they could have already reached and changed the country. It is not the front ...
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Meet Me at the BCA Workshop in Nashville April 15-18!
By Chris Forbes | March 14, 2009
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I will be speaking in three conferences at the Baptist Communicators Association Workshops to he held in Nashville, TN. April 15-18. Learn more and register here
BCA is a professional development association for Baptist communicators. The BCA has been around since 1953 and has a nationwide membership of approximately 300. ...
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Five Direct Mail Mistakes Your Church Can Easily Avoid
By Chris Forbes | March 12, 2009
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Many churches have mixed emotions about mail as an effective strategy for connecting with people who are not involved in church. Some have become frustrated by the lack of results they get from direct mail and have abandoned using mail altogether. Others use direct mail even though they are not ...
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Two Simple Ways to Produce More Appealing and Effective Church Advertising
By Chris Forbes | March 10, 2009
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If you are developing promotions media or materials for your church, take time to make them more attention getting to the people you want to reach. Here are two ways to make your church advertisements more appealing to your target audience and more effective.
1. Have a consistent look in your ...
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Five Things to Do Before You Advertise Your Church
By Chris Forbes | March 3, 2009
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Before you start promoting your church in the media, there are a few things you should have in order. Here are five things to consider before you start any advertising campaign:
1. Put more effort and thought into your communication planning.
Take it slower and be more methodical when planning your ...
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