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Testing Newsletters Before you Send Them

Testing Newsletters Before you Send Them

There are some excellent websites that allow you to create newsletters and more importantly manage a list of subscribers, but here is a good tip that you should follow starting out, and do regularly to maintain a professional look to your newsletter:

The Impersonal Church

The Impersonal Church

I hate calling customer service! There is nothing worse than getting someone on the phone that I half suspect has never even used the device I am trying to troubleshoot. My aggravation stems from the agent’s lack of empathy for my situation, and their obstinate recitations of scripted verbiage intended to calm and reassure me, but [...]

Communicating in Emergencies: Voice-mail

Communicating in Emergencies: Voice-mail

The end of Hurricane Season is approaching for the Southeastern United States, and while it has been mostly uneventful this year I am reminded of when that was not the case just a few years ago. Hurricane Wilma ripped a path across Broward County at Category 3 strength in 2005. The power grid was severely [...]

How to create and maintain a Facebook presence

How to create and maintain a Facebook presence

Not sure exactly how to get your church on Facebook? This “How To” will guide you around some of the pitfalls of getting started, and maintaining a Facebook presence.

Churches Are Adopting Social Media

Churches Are Adopting Social Media

A recent article out of the Florida Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church outlines how many churches are beginning to utilize social media sites like Facebook and Twitter to connect with their members, and advance ministry.

Creating Professional Emails for Your Church

Creating Professional Emails for Your Church

I recently attended an event at a local mega-church where I filled out a visitor card. On it I included my email address. Within a few days I received an email telling me about an upcoming event and the kick-off for a new sermon series. What’s wrong with that you might ask? They did score [...]

To FWD or not to FWD?

To FWD or not to FWD?

I was inspired by a recent article to write about the subject of email forwards. Do you have one of those people at your church who send every FWD known to man?

Is Your Church Worth Inviting People To?

Is Your Church Worth Inviting People To?

Do you invite people to your home when its dirty? How about when your grumpy uncle is living in the guest room, there is no food in the fridge to offer them, and your family has occasional arguments around the dinner table? If the comparison can be drawn to the behavior of some at your [...]

Sharing Content on Social Media

Sharing Content on Social Media

Social media sites are the up and coming way to easily promote your church online, and you don’t even need a website. So, how can you get one of those buttons that lets people “share” your content on other sites.