The world has changed. Attention spans have recently been documented to be shorter than a goldfish. In our work and leisure, we don’t concentrate on things for a long time anymore. Even movies and TV shows have shortened scenes and segments. Yes, it’s a shame, but no matter how much you want...
People who follow after Christ are far from a majority in this world. We find ourselves struggling in a community that has little concept of who we are as a Church. Most think it’s a closed group of unintelligent “sheep” who are overwhelmed with rules that have no benefit other than satisfying...
Growing up, I was a dedicated Lego builder. I was even a paying member of the International Lego Builder’s Club. I was featured a couple of times in their magazine with my Lego constructions. I learned how to build things even with the limitations of a toy. I’ve moved on to building sheds,...
You’re headed into late spring and summer which often reduces church attendance; and therefore, offerings. Meanwhile, every church is talking about doing church communications better to engage their congregations and invite their community. But how do you improve everything on the small budget you’ve been given? Caught with a small budget and a...
We want quick fixes for what’s bothering us. A fast diet that will make us instantly fit or a 3-minute meal that will feed our entire family. Rarely is there a truly easy solution. Often there isn’t a clear or easy reason for the original problem either. The church attendance dilemma is an...
For years I’ve been conducting church Mystery Visits. Some call it a secret shopper but ultimately I’m walking into churches across the country with church culture knowledge coupled with the community’s demographic research. This formula produces definitive steps to helping churches become relevant while removing barriers to those entering for the first...
Church communicators are fighting a battle. Trying to keep the church leadership happy while trying to keep the congregation happy. It’s almost impossible. The Church Leadership certainly has a vision and believes they know what the congregation needs. They also are planning, preparing, and praying about the sermons that will be preached. If...
Church communications is not an easy task. Many people think its as simple as telling everyone what’s going on in your church (and that isn’t always simple!). But it’s more than that. An effective church communicator is a leader who intently loves, knows, and understands the people who come to your church. But...
Be Known For Something is "the motherlode, jackpot, unbeatable WIN for a Staff and Board team-read!", a Pastor exclaimed. I bet you've read something and thought: It's Too Good to Read Alone! Amazon Best-Seller Be Known For Something: Reconnect with Community by Revitalizing Your Church's Reputation was designed to lead a team to a decision. What you should...
