Blogging has been around for over 16 years, and 6-8 years ago they became mainstream. The informative posts are everywhere with almost 200,000 published every DAY. That’s a lot of clutter. Should a church try to break into this craziness? Yes is the short answer. Here are 5 reasons why (and some tips...
We’re gullible. We want to believe that everyone has our best interest in mind. That our perceptions are accurate and our best days lie ahead. Church communicators are no different. I engage with hundreds who are attempting to communicate for busy ministries, and I often hear lies or gullible misconceptions. It’s wise, if...
Most people love consistency while fleeing chaos. A busy church tends to have so many messages and activities that even church staff aren’t fully aware of the busy calendar. People in the congregation hear the occasional announcement, but even those who regularly attend can’t possibly know everything about the church. Take another step...
Social media is a communication tool that will make or break your church brand. Our marketing cluttered world is demonstrated on social media. Simply open the global Twitter feed and you’ll see millions of people saying something. In real time, your feed churns so quickly you can’t keep up and very little...
There’s nothing more exciting than discovering something unique. Not “more unique”; but truly unique. One of a kind. That feeling you finally found the perfect solution that you never thought existed. Jesus is unique. He alone is the Solution to everything we need. He is God and He is Man (that’s unique!). He’s...
All this talk about branding and the church. Is it really that important? Is it totally new talk and thinking? Is it all crazy or is it necessary? Perhaps the words sound too business-based and not ministry-based. Perhaps the idea seems contrary to the Bible. Church branding is not new, although the words may...
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...
Websites are changing. As experts are watching the way people interact with them on a regular basis, we’re seeing trends that are consistent with our research with church communications. Every church website MUST have these 5 things to be effective with the average web user: Simple, Flat, Responsive Design. Gone are the...
“Put a cross in it please”, said the Pastor who recently asked our studio to design a new logo for his Church. I believe he’s wrong so I challenged the notion. He said he wasn’t sure, but the committee he reports to requested it. Good logos are rarely designed by a committee. But...
