Jan
19/
09

Finish strong.

by Michael Buckingham
Finish strong.

Until yesterday I gave all pastors who have been preaching for 25 years and ending out their tenure as a Senior Pastor a pass for not embracing design, media…the HOW of preaching.

But then my own pastor, Pastor Joel Stocker, who…

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Jan
05/
09

Calling all Nashville Church Changers.

by Michael Buckingham

Next month I will be at NRB along with Joe Sindorf (TV and Media guru) leading a workshop about communicating to the unchurched…and we’re looking for a couple of people to join in the conversation.

Unfortunately life reared it’s ugly head…

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Jan
02/
09

2009 Resolution : Let’s Meet.

by Michael Buckingham

While I love the fact that I have gotten to know so many of you through this blog, social networks, twitter, the lab…you name it. I really enjoy meeting you in person, it brings the relationship to a different level,…

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Dec
29/
08

Are you sending mixed messages?

by Michael Buckingham
Are you sending mixed messages?

First let me be very clear…I’m not making fun of you and I’m not trying to pick on you. If you your guilty of some of what I’m about to talk about, I’m bringing something to your attention to give…

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Dec
23/
08

I’m dreaming of a dry Christmas.

by Michael Buckingham
I’m dreaming of a dry Christmas.

When I say LA you think sunshine and palm trees, but for many it means cold and rainy nights looking for shelter.

Mark Horvath, of invisiblepeople.tv, is trying to help those that find themselves in that place by telling their stories.…

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Dec
15/
08

Go All In

by Michael Buckingham
Go All In

I was recently in LA for some amazing meetings with the great team at Cooke Pictures…I just love collaboration! I was fortunate enough to also spend some time enjoying the city and stayed in Hollywood for a couple of nights.…

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Nov
27/
08

Thankful that it’s impossible

by Michael Buckingham

As I sit back in my chair today thinking of all I have to be thankful for, I’m reminded of how great God really is. I know that if it weren’t for him that none of this would be possible,…

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Nov
24/
08

Has your email address met your brand?

by Michael Buckingham
Has your email address met your brand?

I recently had a conversation about email. We were putting together a business card for them and they wanted the email to be info@xyz.com. When I told them we should consider something that says something and didn’t take the generic…

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Nov
22/
08

Reader’s Choice write-in?

by Michael Buckingham

Collide Magazine’s viewer choice is on its way…the thing it’s missing: Holy Cow a Blog!

How about a write in for the category of Faith/Arts/Media/Design Blog?

While you’re at it be sure to vote in the other categories too. I’d suggest Church Marketing…

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Nov
19/
08

Worship teams in crisis : bailout needed

by Michael Buckingham

From Russ Hutto comes this plea for help…below are some snippets, I think we need to get onboard (and go read the full post):

…Which is why local worship leader and self-described singer/songwriter, Smitty Q. Motlin, has worked tirelessy to get…

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