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Video can be a powerful communicator for your church or ministry, whether it’s a slickly-produced, expensive promotional piece or just a quick interview in the church lobby. Show your audience not just the facts, but the heart of your church, staff or event. Now more than ever, it’s widely accessible, even in today’s economy with [...]
Did you ever get in trouble because you stuck your fingers in your ears to avoid something you didn’t want to hear? Too many churches have their collective fingers in their ears with regard to the Internet and social media. It’s no longer enough to throw up a Web site, update it once a month [...]
Internationally-known author, speaker and pastor Tony Campolo spoke last week at my church, Christ United Methodist. I was lucky enough to get a few minutes with him. He could not have been more gracious, warm and easy to talk to. I also spoke to Lauren Wilson Young, a member of the Kemmons Wilson family, who sponsored Campolo’s [...]
Author and blogger Anne Jackson recently asked her readers the following question: If you could ask any question … about poverty, injustice, and how the church should respond … what would you ask? (read Anne’s post): I commented on Anne’s blog with three questions — not particularly smart, poignant or profound questions, but they nag [...]
By Jim Henderson and Matt Casper Have you ever wondered what visitors to your church really think? Jim Henderson, a retired pastor and his atheist friend Matt Casper tour the country and visit various churches. A small urban church, a suburban megachurch and many in between. Easy to read and eye-opening. The thought from this [...]
iPad2: One Week Later: I know most people do the unboxing post much sooner, bu ... posted on March 19, 2011 
Mobile Marketing Goodness: Chili’s: It's easier than ever to use QR codes in marketing, but ... posted on January 18, 2012 
Social Media Does Not Disconnect Us.: I don't usually rant, but I do reserve the right to. So ... posted on February 14, 2012 
TechCamp Presentation: Put Your Best Foot Forward Online: Last week I posted a teaser for my presentation at Tech ... posted on May 12, 2012 
Technology for Everyone: TechCamp Memphis: I love a good geek conference. Call it an unconference, ... posted on April 11, 2012 
Devotional written for Memphis Center for Urban Theological Studies In 1953, a three-man company set out to create a rust-prevention solvent and degreaser for the aerospace industry. They failed 39 times. On the 40th attempt, they arrived at just the right water displacement formula, which eventually made its way into aerosol cans as the popular [...]
