Why do people get so worked up when Facebook makes changes to their site, especially when it is a free service… If you are already lost with all of the new changes announced by CEO Mark Zuckerberg – no worries, Mashable.com has created a cheat sheet just for you. Check it out here.
In basic communication theory, knowing your audience is key. According to the Barna Research group, the majority of church goers and church volunteers in America are women (53% and 57% respectively).* Since women are the leading demographics of church life, it is important to know your audience and understand how they think, react, and make [...]
For many pastors, after they have graduated from seminary, the plan for continuing education is left for them to decide. Here are some upcoming seminars that are sponsored by the Alban Institute. Living Traditionally in a New Age October 11–13, 2011 Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center, Lake Junaluska, NC Facilitator: Landon Whitsitt The Open [...]
If you are a pastor in search of a job, it can be very difficult to locate an available church. There isn’t an open personnel system that exists within my denomination. We are under an archaic paradigm where only a handful a administrators make the decisions on whom to hire, and finding the right [...]
I received this email today from a magazine I subscribe to. Do you see what is missing? A whole bunch. 1. There was a failure to add the field for <name> for the personalization. 2. How should I renew my subscription? Where are the directions. 3. Where should I renew my subscription? Where is the [...]
Once you have created a Facebook fanpage, the hard work is now ahead. You have to generate content for your site. Here are some tips: 1. Publicize your new page through the following means: Add “Follow us on Facebook” to your email signature Email everyone on your email and Facebook contacts asking them to start [...]
It is hard to believe, but many organizations still do not have a Facebook, Twitter, or vital social media page. I was speaking to a communications professional earlier today who casually mentioned that she doesn’t have a personal Facebook account. She said, “I don’t want to go there with that stuff.” I joked to her [...]
If you are like me, you are probably searching for some ideas to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. This is a great opportunity to be relevant in your community, and invite them to church. Here are some ideas you may be able to do. 1. Take a full page Ad in [...]
During the month of July I took a reprieve from book reading and entered into the world of magazine and journal articles. I am always feeling guilty for receiving so many magazines but finding the time to get through them all. One of the best apps I purchased is called, Instapaper. It allows me to [...]
I get it almost every week. I am sure you do too. There are certain people in the congregation that feel it is their “ministry” to remind you of your failures. Most of the time, I am already aware of the areas that need attention and are lacking. In any case, it still is painful. [...]
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