Historically, local churches have divided staff into two areas: the called ministry leadership (who come up with ministry ideas) and talented support-services people (often called Ministry Assistants, Secretaries, etc. who help finish the ideas without much input). Where does the Communication Role find itself? Decades ago, Church Communication was much simpler. It was basically...
We’re called to love. In fact, Jesus told His disciples that we’d be known for love if we’re properly following Him. So, who are we called to love? Everyone (especially our enemies). It’s a crazy goal. Can a local church love everyone? Yes. But maybe it’s more reasonable to say that we...
Churches thrive on information. Each ministry has lots of information to provide and, we hope, our members actually want to discover ministry information to use. The problem? People today are very fragmented in the ways they want to receive information. Some want it by text, some by email, then there’s others who want...
A church is called to love. Jesus said His followers will be known by our love. Yet, when the community is asked about the Church; they‘re quick to point to things we’re against. Many are quick to say “but guiding people to avoid sin is an act of love!” and this is...
Church communication is a popular topic in the church world. But the expectations of how to fix communication, is often overinflated. It’s not a cure all. In fact, effective communication takes time as the correct messages are produced consistently. Producing the right messages takes talent and skill especially when consistency is required. Here...
I’m fascinated how someone can attend two similar church services (maybe even with the same Pastor) and have the 30-minute sermon seem long and boring in one while the other can feel interesting and not enough time. And it’s the same amount of time. And maybe similar content! Or you can watch a...
Have you wondered why sports teams need coaching? Can’t the team members get together and decide what they should do? Anyone who serves on a committee, a team, or a board knows that every group requires a person to be in charge. That’s why there’s a person leading communications at your church, right!?...
I’m blessed to communicate with live audiences at least once a week. At an adult Bible Study presenting a simple Bible lesson for 45 minutes, at a conference for several hours, for quick workshops or at church leadership sessions; I’m amazed how people hire me to share knowledge. I never want to...
We say too much. Do you ever catch yourself talking to your child, spouse, or friend trying to get them to understand your perspective? The more you talk, the more they seem to disengage. So when you feel they’re not listening, you talk more. And it becomes self defeating. But we’ve all...
