Topic: Evangelism
Actively and Intentionally Speaking About Jesus
By Kayla Barrett | October 19, 2009
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Isn’t it amazing what we can learn from children? Often, with no prompting, they tell you how they really see things. And so often, their honesty contains real nuggets of truth.
That very thing happened recently with my niece.
We were traveling in a car, and if our travels are anything like ...
One Question Every Church or Ministry Leader Should Consider
By Kerry Bural | August 17, 2009
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What compels a person or family to drive past several perfectly decent churches to get to that “unique” one that’s 30+ minutes from home? Why are some donors drawn to give large gifts to particular ministries and not to others? What makes the difference between a good church and a ...
Do I Have a “Friendly” Church?
By Kayla Barrett | July 29, 2009
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A new acquaintance recently asked me if I knew of any “gay-friendly” churches in our community. My response was “no” to which she replied that a Google search had returned 9 churches in the area who market a gay-friendly environment.
She went on to share that she was looking for a ...
Topics: Assimilation, Evangelism
Plan to improve your church’s follow-up with guests!
By Chris Forbes | August 8, 2008
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Sometimes the last thing on our minds in ministry outreach is the first thing we ought to think about. Generally, pastors and church leaders focus on one task: If your outreach works, people will come.
However, I would quickly add the questions, "How is your follow-up? When ministry marketing brings in ...
Marketing Ideas for Vocational Evangelists: Know Who is the MVP of Your Ministry—Hint, it Ain’t You!
By Chris Forbes | June 18, 2008
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Often when people get to preaching about what is ailing the ministry vocation of Evangelism, the subject turns to Mission and Vision.
Mission: Get Back on Task!
I have heard some really good sermons about how Evangelists need to get back on track and share the gospel more often and not just ...
Topics: Evangelism, Uncategorized
Lame Logo + No Website + People Focus = Fantastic Outreach!
By Chris Forbes | June 13, 2008
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Recently, I was in a church that is really connected to their community. The church has a positive reputation (brand). Their neighbors say about them, “There’s always something good going on at this church!” It’s a good ministry and many people are coming to Christ because of their outreach!
I’d love ...
Topics: Evangelism, Marketing Planning
Southern Baptist Television Commercial and Website
By Chris Forbes | May 30, 2008
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This is a new TV spot that will be shown in Indianapolis this summer at the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting.
The spot which was produced by the North American Mission Board started this week in Indy and will be running there just before and after the convention meeting there ...
