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...
Everyone uses the internet. Well, not “everyone”. At the time this was written 86.75% of Americans use the web (2019 stats here and 2020 stats here and here). For more current statistics. Most of us visit the internet quickly to discover new things, remind us of information, be entertained, and/or buy things. So...
My garage and workshop needed organization. A quick look and it was obvious. I hate not being able to find stuff. The more disorganized something is, the harder it is to get started. They say that recognizing the problem is half the battle. I think they lie. Recognizing the problem is really only...
I tell my kids that it’s rarely “either/or” and usually “both/and”. Then I regret teaching the axiom since Biblical “truths” contradict the slogan. Like a traffic light some admonitions require a red light or a green light; never both on at the same time. But when it comes to finding solutions and creativity,...
Church Bulletins: SPECIAL Extended Article I walked toward the Worship Center. An usher briefly caught my eye and handed me a church bulletin. I didn’t really want it but I felt like I was obligated. Greeters are good like that. It’s like they’ve been challenged to give away the most bulletins. Whether you call it...
"So, is print going away?" the Pastor asked me this week. It's an interesting question. And I'm asked it a lot. The newspaper/magazine industry is asking the same question. It seems like the digital age is rolling over the traditional paper printing. Is it going away? I don't know. Except I do know this: Print Media...
