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The Fine Line Between Informing and Overloading
Before we dive into the topic of this article, Iād like to highlight a book I read a few years ago about management. The title is Itās Your Ship:…
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Quality Control in Ministry Communication
How often do organizations emphasize quality over quantity? At this point, everyone in America has engaged in this debate at least a thousand times just in the past year.…
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The Importance of Clear Calls to Action in Ministry Messaging
One of my favorite books on leadership, communication, and change is Illuminate: Ignite Change Through Speeches, Stories, Ceremonies, and Symbols by Nancy Duarte and Patti Sanchez. In the foreword,…
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Why You Should Make Time for Communication in Staff Meetings
I will die on the hill of clear communication. All churches desperately need to improve their communication. I have never worked at a church with a staff that thinks…
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Every Message Needs a Call to Action
In my current studies, I encountered a remarkable statement by Jared C. Wilson in his book, The Gospel-Driven Church: āThe preaching event is the centerpiece of the worship gathering…
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Transformational vs. Transactional Growth: Your church needs both.
I have worked full-time in ministry for 12 years, and this question/debate always comes up in staff meetings and brainstorms: How do we minimize transactional growth and excel in…
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Do Brands Matter in Church? How to avoid the bait and switch.
Iāll admit it right now: I was the guy on the church staff who always wanted everything to have the cool āyouth groupā name. Usually, that name involved some…
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