Communication
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Posted on January 9, 2012, 12:12 pm
Topics: Communication
Gabe Lyons says that Christianity has an image problem. Why do we care? Because what people think about Christianity affects how we interact with others. How can we move to more accurately represent Jesus? Gabe challenges us to live our faith with true concern
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Posted on December 19, 2011, 4:39 pm | 2 comments
Topics: Communication
Today I read a blog from Susan Nienaber at the Alban Institute that clearly communicated some healthy ways to handle controversial decisions in a church. Instead of lining people in rows in the sanctuary and letting the most vocal air their beliefs, consider gathering a planning group of a few members to outline a process whereby people can gather in small groups and discuss the possibilities in a way that enhances dialogue, discernment, and better decision making.
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Posted on December 12, 2011, 12:48 pm
Topics: Communication, Organization
Here we are in the midst of the Christmas season. You’re well on your way with plans for Christmas. With just a few weeks left, are there still some things you can do to make sure your church has the best impact that it can?
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Posted on November 8, 2011, 8:54 am | 2 comments
Topics: Communication
Do you provide some guidance for your leaders and volunteers in ministry as to what is expected of a Christian serving in your church? Our churches provide guidance for elders and deacons and staff members, but would it be helpful to have a covenant of expectations for others serving in ministry?
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Posted on October 24, 2011, 3:39 pm | 5 comments
Topics: Communication
It was suggested that more information was needed by the churches as to what is funded with Ministry Shares. A team of gifted communication leaders has just put together a mailing to more effectively communicate Ministry Shares. Did your church receive your Council member packets this week? Did you check out the new Ministry Shares website
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Posted on August 15, 2011, 4:17 pm | 3 comments
Topics: Communication
Last week at the Willow Creek Leadership Summit Bill Hybels announced that Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks, had to withdraw from speaking at the Summit. This was at least partly in response to a petition started to boycott Starbucks if he did not cancel. The petition claimed that Willow Creek Community Church is anti-gay. One of my friends who was at the conference was struck by how well Willow handled the situation. What was Bill's prayerful response?
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Posted on May 16, 2011, 2:18 pm
Topics: Communication
We all desire healthy communication but we often fall short of the goal. Sometimes we need a reminder of healthy communication habits. In my folder of blog ideas, I have six tips for "How to Clean Up Bad Communication Habits." These tips include the following ::
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Posted on October 18, 2010, 4:00 pm
Topics: Communication
Here are some guidelines from Faith Alive for staying within the permission guidelines when you use their resources.
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Posted on April 7, 2010, 12:04 pm
Topics: Communication
Communication provides the opportunity to form people, not just inform people.
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Posted on March 18, 2010, 1:05 pm
Topics: Communication
Seventeen students and three leaders are going on a spring break service trip to Biloxi, Mississippi. What if they were at fault in an accident, or if another crisis developed out of the week? Every church needs to think about how they would handle a crisis if something in that “category” happened at their church.
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Posted on February 9, 2010, 11:50 am | 3 comments
Topics: Communication
Churches, businesses, and other organizations that use wireless microphones operating in the 700 MHz band (698-806 MHz) must stop doing so by June 12, 2010 according to a decision last month by the Federal Communications Commission.
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Posted on January 18, 2010, 2:40 pm
Topics: Communication
What's wrong with my mic?
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Posted on January 18, 2010, 2:21 pm
Topics: Communication
Best practices for church websites from Christianity Today.
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Posted on January 18, 2010, 2:20 pm
Topics: Communication
Random photos? Think again
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Posted on January 12, 2010, 11:02 am
Topics: Communication
Choose the media that fits best for your audience and utilize new resources to spread the news effectively.
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