Communication

Over the years I’ve decided there are some fundamental priorities when it comes to serving in church communications. If you operate in this framework you will go much further and succeed more than you thought.

Churches have the opportunity at Christmas to reach people they wouldn't normally reach. Visitors abound and it can be a wonderful time to engage with people through the use of video. Many Christian media companies exist to empower churches with modern tools to convey an ancient message.

As we enter into this Christmas season our focus should be on showing children the true meaning of Christmas. As chaos is sure to come with the holiday, we need to reserve time to convey the importance of presence over presents in our children

With Christmas approaching very fast, churches often have to make a decision as to how and if they should celebrate it, at least as an entire church body

Thanksgiving is one of the most popularly celebrated holidays in the United States. On this day of thanks, families gather from near and far to be with their loved ones to celebrate all that they are thankful for.

In the last 15 years of writing and publishing about church technology, I’ve seen quite a few websites come and go. Some folks start out with gusto only to find that publishing excellent content on a regular basis can’t be a hobby if success is the goal. One such site, Church Relevance, which was founded by Kent Shaffer in 2006, is under new ownership and quickly gaining traction in providing valuable content and insight for church leaders. 

Increasingly, creative media is engaging modern audiences deeply and widely in the Bible. Based in overwhelmingly secular Portland, OR, The Bible Project is at the leading edge of guiding young audiences into Biblical studies. Especially and ironically where faith is least popular, according to Barna Research.

When we think about saving money, we often consider cutting back on staff, benefits, or reevaluation of purchases. These options may seem feasible, but there are better options for money-saving tips.