We need to talk about our PR Problems
We need to talk. The church has a bit of a PR problem right now and it feels like we’re not talking about it at the highest levels. Here are some solutions.
Types of Trolls and the Spells that Kill Them
Trolls Exist. I’ve seen them. They show up on church social media feeds whenever you run an ad or say something bold. They looooooove it when you make vague generalities too so they can show up and jab you with a classic “nuh-uh” and scuttle back under a rock. But no...
Managing Perception: I think you think you know me but I don’t think you do
Everything I do in my communications role at my church is about people. But not everyone thinks that. Recently, I’ve noticed that the perception of what the communications team does isn’t what we thought. Many on staff don’t see the why behind the what. Sure,...
The Best Friendship a Church Communicator Can Have
Us and Them. That’s a way of thinking that polarizes and divides any good company, community, or relationship.
Slaying Online Trolls and Other Magical Beasts
There are any number of magical beasts lurking online in our social feeds. The internet has all manner of trolls, snipes, Rick-Rollers, Soothsayers, and Calvinists. Not long ago, I sat down with Justin Dean of That Church Conference and former Communications Director...