I recently watched the archived interview of Phil Cooke and Brad Abare.
Phil is a writer, media consultant and filmmaker. His company, Cooke Pictures, advises many of the largest non-profit and faith-based media organizations in the world. And Brad is the founder of Church Marketing Sucks and director of communications for the Foursquare Church.
It was unbelievable! [...]
Archive for November, 2009
Why Your Church Marketing Sucks
The WINNER for the free book giveaway
Last week I decided to hold a contest for a free copy of I Shall Raise Thee Up. The criteria: the best definition of greatness.
So here’s the winner: Mr. Brian Profitt!
What was Brian’s definition of greatness:
“Greatness: Living your life in a way that best exploits the gifts and abilities God has given you to advance [...]
Why Ireland is Running Out of Priests
There’s an extremely popular article on Time.com: Why Ireland is Running Out of Priests.
The Archbishop of Dublin, made a grim prediction about the future of the church in Ireland: If more young priests aren’t found quickly, the country’s parishes may soon not have enough clergy to survive. The author blames the scandals that have rocked [...]
What do I do when I AM blessed but don’t FEEL blessed?
I’m blessed. God’s Word says it, His Spirit confirms it, but sometimes I don’t feel like it.
My pocket doesn’t show it, my job doesn’t show it, most things around me don’t show it, and since they don’t show it I oftentimes don’t feel like it.
Sometimes I don’t feel blessed!
Remember Mary? Jesus’ mother. She was blessed–an [...]
Does Your Church Need an Outside Consultant
Or a “mystery worshipper?”
What’s that??
It’s a person who comes in and critiques everything from your church’s parking lot, lobby, nursery, facilities, signage, restrooms, and etc. They get an overall feel of everything.
This way a ministry can do a few things:
Assess areas of strength and weakness.
See what visitors see.
Receive objective appraisal.
I personally think its a great idea. Don’t we all need a Jethro [...]
