Category Archives: Communication
Communication and Relationships
“Frequency of communication does not equal depth of relationship.” From The MondayMorningMemo© of Roy H. Williams, The Wizard of Ads®
Monster Truck Church
A friend and I were talking about church stuff when he mentioned monster trucks. My mind began to drift (I can’t help it; this is how my brain works), and I wondered, how engaging would a weekly monster truck event … Continue reading
Burger King Church
Let’s say Burger King was a church, and they promoted it like so: Have it your way. How cool would that be? A church that’s done entirely my way. Isn’t this how most of us want things? My parking space, … 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
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
Snickers really satisfies – but only when you actually get your hands on one.
This morning on my way to the office I stopped for gas at my usual spot, an Esso station, approximately one mile from where I work. There’s another Esso on my way to work, and it’s an even shorter distance … Continue reading