Author Archives: Scott
Don’t Open It…!
So there I was, sitting in my car in the parking lot at work, picking strawberries up off the filthy mats (it was a rough morning drive), when I noticed a canvas bag on the back seat floor. I had … Continue reading
Coca-Cola Church
How interested would you be about a church who boasted they had… The Real Thing. Would you be curious to find out more?
IHOP Church
Mmm… IHOP. Their promise: Come hungry. Leave happy. Would you want to attend a church with a guarantee like this?
Snickers Church
Mars Inc’s slogan for their yummy Snickers bar used to be: Snickers really satisfies. Would you check out a church with this motto?
Costco Church… Would You Go?
I have a love/dislike (hate’s a strong word) thing going on with Costco. They offer some unique products and services, yet they sometimes seem to have their best interests in mind, not yours, which isn’t always so appealing. It got … Continue reading
It’s Not My Fault
One of the hats I wear as a church media guy is that of the helpdesk person. You must maintain a pleasant attitude while dealing with different situations each day, which isn’t easy when a co-worker is obviously perturbed about … Continue reading
You've Got All the Time in the World
How many hours do YOU have in a day? Okay, so we all have the same 27 hours to burn through each day (just seeing if you’re paying attention). Yet you still hear people saying they “just don’t have enough … Continue reading
All Sound and No Substance?
Ever change a baby’s diaper after what sounded like a cannon blast, only to discover there’s not a whole lot of substance inside? As church communications directors, we have to be careful that our promotional materials aren’t just a bunch … Continue reading
The Truth Hurts – A Self Diagnosis
Are You Prone to Clutter? After reading an article on How Clutter Control Works, I noticed a box to the right of the main article with the following information: Chronically disorganized people are often overwhelmed by clutter and exhibit the … Continue reading
The Poop of Life
This morning was Maxwell Gregor Van Anderson’s first day in his new home. Up until last night, he had been residing in the swanky hotel IWK Health Centre in Halifax. After this morning’s feeding, what can only be described as … Continue reading