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Is your church communication broken like our dishwasher?
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityWe just bought a house in Florida. It had been sitting empty for months, and when we walked through it, we were excited about how good everything looked. It was perfect for us. It almost seemed too good to be true. We returned a second time to make an offer after we perused other neighborhoods.
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Developing a budget for your next church event
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityWhile we want to host events that serve the community, lead people to Christ, and strengthen disciples, those events can be expensive to pull off. Event materials, décor, catering, supplies, equipment rentals, and more can add up quickly. Your church may have included an overall budget for events within each department or a lump sum for the year. However, it might be time to consider budgeting for each event individually.
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2 critical communication errors (and how to overcome them)
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityThere have been many times while working on my house, when I was seriously in the middle of fixing something, that I realized I'd made foundational errors that would not allow me to complete the task. The church has a serious task in front of us: to share the love of Christ to our communities and fellowship opportunities for our congregation.
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3 ways to protect your church’s data
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityTechnology is an excellent ministry tool. We can communicate with our members via email, text message, push notification, social media and more. We're able to help people find a small group using the church database, and we can offer services online.
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3 social media problems that must be fixed — today
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityAt conferences, I often have people approach me to ask a question. They awkwardly describe their position and the church where they work. Finally, I ask, "How can I help you?" They say they are in charge of their social media accounts and are struggling with the task.
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Creating momentum during the summer
Wes Atkinson Religious CommunityWith summer just around the corner, your church may be wondering how you can keep the momentum going during the unpredictable summer season. Vacations, pool parties and family visits to the home are a few reasons why attendance at your church may be down this year. Not to mention, your congregation may be daydreaming during the sermon about their upcoming trip this summer.
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4 tips to avoiding the summer volunteer slump
Deborah Ike Religious CommunitySummer is almost here with schools starting to let out and families making vacation plans. Most of us look forward to the summer months, but this is can be a challenging time for church leaders. While your volunteers head out on vacation, you're still trying to make sure each area is well-staffed to pull off weekly services.
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3 summer church communication preparations
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityHow can it be already? It's right around the corner. Summer. Depending on who you talk to, summer may have already started for families with college-aged kids. However, for most school systems, we're starting summer vacation within only a few short weeks.
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3 church administration areas you can’t afford to overlook
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityFrom accounting to technology and more, there are plenty of tasks on a church administrator’s to-do list. While certain administration topics receive the lion’s share of attention, there are a few areas that aren’t as obvious to consider.
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4 must-dos before posting on social media
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityI post regularly to social media and train churches on how to create a strong brand presence that engages on social media. It seems like only a few days ago that we were trying to convince churches they needed to be on social media, and now most churches are posting regularly.
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