Archive for November 30th, 2009

Why Your Church Marketing Sucks

Mike Holmes | November 30, 2009 | View Comments Comments

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! [...]

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The WINNER for the free book giveaway

Mike Holmes | November 30, 2009 | View Comments Comments

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 [...]

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Why Ireland is Running Out of Priests

Mike Holmes | November 30, 2009 | View Comments Comments

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 [...]

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