Archive for April, 2008

Is it Busyness As Usual at Your Church?

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

What “busyness” are you in? Oops— I guess that should be “business!” But the problem is, for many churches, what they are doing looks more like busyness than serious business. Ever look at that word “business”? It looks like “busy” but means something more targeted and directed. Many businesses struggle in their marketing because the […]

A Few More Thoughts about Facebook for Pastors

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

The Facebook for Pastors e-book phenomenon marches on! I wanted to thank all the people who have downloaded the free e-book and sent their comments and encouragement to me on Facebook and email! Not to mention the ones who’ve added me to their Facebook friends list!
Thanks also for all the blog posts, links, and comments […]

Download the “Facebook for Pastors” Free E-book!

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

The Facebook for Pastors E-book is now ready for download! Get it while it’s hot!
Thanks to Rick Presley for his extra mile attitude and encouragement in shaping and tweaking the manuscript. David Gagné the design coach at MinistryMarketingCoach.com is always there to make me look good with the graphics in the e-book.
Thanks also go to […]

Do Your Homework When You Use Media

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

Most of us have grown up using media. We have watched television, listened to radio, surfed the internet, read magazines, received tons of junk mail and blocked even more spam. We have read countless newspapers, seen thousands of billboards, seen high pressure news conferences, and experienced the promotions designed by the finest minds in advertising […]

Media Does Not Automate Response in Outreach

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

While coaching a missionary to Western Europe a few years ago, I had a coaching conversation that went like this:
The missionary showed me a catalog with gospel tracts in various languages. “Do you think these tracts would be good for the refugees I will be serving? They are three cents each. I was wondering if […]

Good Joe for Good Joes! Drink Coffee and Help Kids!

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

The free “Facebook for Pastors” e-book project is still under production. Graphics and typesetting next week! Stay tuned. The book will help Pastors make the most of this great networking tool.

How to make the most of your profile information
Tips for Networking with People in FaceBook
All about groups, messages, poking, etc
Brand Your Ministry
Meet prospects for […]

Is Your Church Branding Falling into the “Pretty Woman” Syndrome?

Monday, April 7th, 2008

If we are not careful church branding has the potential to change us and our story! You see, it is not the power of our brands that will transform people, it is the power of the story we tell, and the power of the One through whom we tell it that will. In my opinion, […]

Sharing Cheeses Without Fear!

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008

Today is Cheese Weasel Day! Time to roll out the cheese log for your favorite technology helper and say thanks. I have been an advocate of CWD (that’s what we insiders call it) since I first heard about the holiday in 2003.
Some people seem afraid to jump into the fondue and enjoy the holiday. They […]