I hate gift cards. I think they are a poor excuse of a gift. Sure, it’s nice when someone gives me a gift card…but not very thoughtful, and certainly not heartwarming. Seth Godin agrees.
But he mentions a great idea…create a gift…
Looks like Brad Abare, of Church Marketing Sucks, and I are on the same brainwave today. He’s written a great post about collaboration and how to have a successful ideation meeting.
Be sure to check it out!
I love collaboration. I believe the best concepts often need the power of a team. Yesterday I spent the day doing just that with the team at Grand Rapids First. It is such a blessing to work with Pastor Sam…
Terry Storch has a great post (video and all) that provokes some interesting thought.
- “We look forward to worship every week.” I think this is true…and sad. Worship should be a part of our every day. I sing on our worship…
I believe in working in the giftings and talents that God has given you. I don’t believe God intends you to do something you were not created to do. My best advice is if you’re not gifted in the field…
A key to cultivating creativity is constant input of new stimuli. Sometimes this stimuli is very obvious in its connection to design, other times it will be input that just captures your eye for a moment. You can find it…
Yes, I have heard the words “I hate church marketing and what it has done to the church.” Here’s my quick thought for you that are afraid that if you market your church you water down the message or are…
I really, really, enjoy Seth Godin’s writing. If you work with us and haven’t read Purple Cow, I’ll buy you a copy and insist that you read it because we will work to apply the principles in the way your…
We just sent our first files out last week to the printer for one of the Christmas programs we are working on. We currently have 5 different Christmas projects left. The story is beautiful…but it’s the same story, so how…
My wife and I went to the marriage conference, Happily After All, this weekend. Wonderful time, if for no other reason than to spend a couple of days with my wife focusing on what God is doing in our marriage.
HOWEVER.…