Mark MacDonald
Church Logo Branding Speaker Kit
Award-Winning Church Branding Products
ENGAGING SPEAKER, BRAND STRATEGIST, COMMUNICATION PASTOR, CENTER FOR CHURCH COMM EXEC DIRECTOR, BESTSELLING AUTHOR
Promotional information and downloads, Mark MacDonald bios for publication, and downloadable headshots.
Mark MacDonald is Church Brand Strategist for Be Known For Something, a national church communication and branding agency, coaching pastors and churches to become relevant in their community.
Popular On Podcasts, At National Church Conferrences, and Interactive Motivational Workshop
Mark MacDonald is available for bookings
SEEN AT THESE NATIONAL EVENTS:
The Church Network (NACBA)
Church Facilities Expo (CFX)
BBCON Technology Conf
Worship and Tech Summit
SALT Creative Conf
WAVE AV Conf
UMC Communication Day
First Impressions Conf
UMC Comm Conference
CTS Conference
& many others!
+++ 80+ Podcasts like:
Sunday to Sunday
Stewardship of YOU
Church Leader Insights
Church Marketing Ideas
CFX Connections
Ministry Brands
Seminary of Hard Knocks
Twelve Thirty Media
& many more!
- Bestselling author of “Be Known For Something | Reconnect with Community by Revitalizing Your Church’s Reputation | Post-COVID edition”
- Published 830+ church comm articles
- Guest on 80+ podcasts
- Exec Director of Center for Church Communication (Church Marketing Sucks, Creative Missions, etc).
- 35+ years, served as Pastor, Marketing VP, Creative Director, and Brand Strategist
- Founder and Leader at his own agency since 2001
- Former Sr Creative Director in 1 of Eastern Canada’s largest agencies
- Former Strategic Comm Catalyst for the 3000+ Florida Baptists
- Ordained Communication Pastor
- Inducted into The Church Network Hall of Fame (contribution to the national church)
- Consultant and Strategic Resource for one of the largest church consulting groups
- He & Tammy, married since 1990, have 2 sons in Calgary & Nashville
- Follow him (with his 60,000+ followers): @markmac1023
Book Mark MacDonald
PRACTICAL • MOTIVATIONAL • EXPERIENCED
MARK MACDONALD : SAMPLE TOPICS
- Talk Less; They’ll Listen More
- Convert Online Guests to In-Person Worshippers
- Discover your Thread!
- “Be Known for Love” — Jesus
- Social Media to Talk about Jesus Stay in your Lane!
- Is Online Church Attendance the Same as In-Person?
- How to Get Chosen for Church (Differentiation)
- Pastor, Be Heard.
- Tips for Better Email Comm
- Evangelize Community Better
- Simple Church SEO Principles
- What does it Mean Today to Attend Church?
- Your Website Sucks. Improve it.
- Flight Talks: Learn to Love Others
- The Importance of Content Pillars
- What’s all this Buzz about AI?
- SEO Best Practices for the Church
- Discover Community Differently
- How to Be Heard through the Noise!
- Comm: The Bible Says A Lot
- Saving $$$ on Communication
- Things I learned over 2 decades (that you need to know too)
- +++ more including these communication topics:
- Church Branding
- Church Data Findings
- Communication Strategy
- Tools (Email, Social, Web, Print)
- Be Found for Something
- Search Engine Optimization
Mark MacDonald SPEAKER KIT: DOWNLOADS
Information and downloads are intended for authorized bookings only.
Bios
Creative and Short
Church + branding + communication + bestselling author + creative + consultant @bknown4 + executive dir @cmsucks + speaker // branding thread + churchcomm strategy
For 35+ years Mark’s worked in Branding, Advertising, and Communication. Now focusing on helping churches communicate effectively as a brand strategist, bestselling author, engaging speaker, and a (heart of a teacher) consultant with his agency, Be Known for Something. He also serves as Executive Director of the Center for Church Communication.
He’s sought for his church branding, marketing communication, business insights, on-the-spot website assessments, and practical storytelling.
or
Short (70 words)
Mark MacDonald is Church Branding Strategist for Be Known For Something, a national church communication and branding agency, coaching pastors and churches to become relevant in their communities. He’s the bestselling author of “Be Known For Something” (beknownbook.com), has written 830+ magazine articles, and is the Executive Director of the Center for Church Communication (Church Marketing Sucks, Creative Missions, etc). Over 30+ years, Mark has served as Pastor, Marketing VP, Creative Director, and Strategist; in one of Eastern Canada’s largest agencies, his own agency, for the 3000+ Florida Baptist churches, and most recently at one of the largest church consulting groups. He and Tammy, his wife since 1990, have 2 grown sons in Calgary and Nashville. Follow him: @markmac1023
Video
Short Agency Description
Be Known for Something coaches Pastors, Ministry Leaders, Non-Profit Leaders, and Church Communication Teams to effectively communicate what they’re known for in a trusted structure with relevant communication channels and methods. As brand developers and strategists, the agency helps churches be known for something relevant and needed so their communities will hear about the Gospel message of Jesus Christ. Read their bestselling book: BeKnownBook.com. The agency offers website and branding assessments, virtual coaching, and a proven system for branding, strategy, online giving direction, and tool strategy (social media, websites, print, etc.).
DOWNLOAD A MARK MACDONALD PROMOTIONAL PDF
Download a Promotional Graphic
Click on thumbnail for full-size graphic
Headshots
Optional Headshots
Learn: 830+ Church Branding Articles
Get weekly emails with new articles
5 ways to communicate to the “Nones” who aren’t listening
Engaging with unchurched individuals (the “Nones”) who aren’t actively seeking a church requires a careful and thoughtful approach. According to
5 Church Social Media Secrets for an Effective Post
Creating effective social media posts is crucial for engaging your church congregation and community. But it’s not an easy thing!
Hold on to first-time guests (7 retention tips)
Welcoming first-time guests to your church, and encouraging them to return, involves thoughtful planning and intentional actions. Here are seven
WE ❤️ OUR CLIENTS
"I've attended many instructional trainings. The time spent discovering how we can Be Known for Something now tops the list as the most practical and applicable! I was challenged to think outside of the box and wrestle with changes that need to be implemented to grow God's Kingdom. The retreat was WAY MORE than I expected it to be."
“… their creative process has transformed our marketing and communications”
“… Mark made me feel like a Million Dollars”
“Great speaker, relevant content. Excellent, best speaker of the day!”