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Saturday, May 10th, 2008Here’s a tongue-in-cheek look at how Evangelical Parachurch groups create new programs and products for their constituents. See if you have seen the same things going on–in organizations other than the one where you serve, of course.
Seven Stages of Product/Program Development in Evangelical Parachurch Organizations
1. Ideation Stage: Someone, usually an executive, reads a book or […]
Sharing Cheeses Without Fear!
Thursday, April 3rd, 2008Today 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 […]
Book: Christianity and the Mass Media in America by Quentin J. Schultze
Monday, March 31st, 2008Recently I read the book “Christianity and the Mass Media in America” by Professor of Communication Arts and Sciencs at Calvin College, Quentin J. Schultze. You can read the first chapter “Conversing about Faith and Media in America” here. It’s 51 page PDF. […]
CommissionStories.com Website Now Live Online!
Friday, November 2nd, 2007The International Mission Board is pleased to announce that their newest missions website is now online,”CommissionStories.com.”
The site has all the in-depth articles and beautiful photography of their Commission Magazine, but with even more dynamic multi-media content. The site takes you up close and personal with missionaries and the people they reach through a variety of online media.
Video: See […]
Taking a break
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007Thanks for checking in. I am taking a little break from blogging for a week or so catching up on reading and some projects I am doing. Please check back next week.
I am active in FaceBook if you want, add me as a friend. I’d appreciate it!:)
Good Coffee Good Cause: Thousand Hills Coffee Helps Rwanda
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007I am at the Catalyst conference in Atlanta. Today I went to the labs. There were many excellent workshops, many names you know, and a few you may have heard of but didn’t know the full story.
While here, I talked with some of the folks at the Thousand Hills Coffee booth. It is a coffee company that is organized to help […]
Come to a Missional Network Gathering Near You!
Saturday, September 29th, 2007The North American Mission Board is sponsoring a series of gatherings for missional leaders all over the country. I recently attended the one in Tampa, Florida and can asure you you don’t want to miss this! The highlighted speakers were very inspiring and spot on with ideas and insights!
These are the speakers from Tampa:
Ed Stetzer […]
What is Your Pet Peeve about Church Marketing?
Tuesday, September 18th, 2007Recently I asked my friends on my FaceBook list, “What is your pet peeve about church marketing?” Below you see their responses. What is your pet peeve?
I have been working in ministry marketing for several years now and I have noticed that very few ministry leaders are neutral about it. Some people have ill feelings about it […]
Blogmeister Cory Miller Interviewed on Moody Broadcasting
Friday, September 7th, 2007Paul Butler of the Moody Broadcasting Network’s PrimeTime America radio show recently interviewed my good friend Cory Miller for a segment that aired yesterday about blogging for ministry. Check out ChurchCommunicationsPro.com for the link to the audio. Congrats Cory!
A Brief Personal Note: A New Beginning for Ministry Marketing Coach
Friday, September 7th, 2007Today is (officially) my last day of work at the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. I worked there for five years (minus one month) as the Marketing Evangelism Specialist (3 yrs) and Church Planting Media Strategist (2 yrs). I thoroughly enjoyed working there, but now am stepping out to work on my coaching and consulting through […]
Inexpensive Church Marketing Tips for Smaller Churches with Yvon Prehn
Wednesday, September 5th, 2007Yvon Prehn is a veteran church marketing trainer with a special focus that is very helpful for leaders in the smaller church. She has traveled the United States teaching marketing tips for churches while working with the people from Riso Copiers and has gained a lot of insight into marketing on a shoestring budget. Since most […]
Gaze Into the Future: “Foresight 2007″ Workshop
Tuesday, September 4th, 2007Jay Gary sent me this interesting invitation. The annual “Foresight 2007″ workshop Thursday, September 20th in Virginia Beach.
This year the focus will be on the how advocacy groups, corporations, ministries, or universities understand the sea change around them, and steer their ship away from icebergs, to find islands of opportunity. Register by September 14 for $129, and save […]
Preach the Gospel Always and If You Have To, Use Film
Saturday, September 1st, 2007You have no doubt heard that St. Francis of Assisi is known to have said ”Preach the Gospel always and if you have to, use words” I like the new take on that quote from SermonCinema.org
Recently, I had the chance to meet Marc Harper, Executive Director and Co-Founder over at SermonCinema.org. He’s a former youth pastor with […]
Let’s Connect on the Web!
Thursday, August 30th, 2007I have become a big fan of the the new social media tools (also known as web 2.0) available these days. You can connect with people in so many fun ways! I wonder if you also might be using these tools too. If you have profiles listed on any of the services below, please consider including me in your […]
Who are America’s Most Innovative Churches?
Monday, August 13th, 2007Simply Strategic Tony Morgan is up to it again. Remember last year when he teamed-up with Outreach Magazine to put together a list of America’s Most Innovative Churches? Now he’s getting ready for another run, and he wants your help. Tony would like help from MMC readers by:
Nominating a church or churches you think are leading the way […]
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