Communications

By Ken Howard
Instead of asking if the Church has a future, Ken Howard suggests we ask, Does the Future Have a Church? In his visionary piece, he lists four conditions that will be essential for congregations who seek not merely to survive…
By Sharon Richy Turner
Is the Internet the 'Promised Land' for congregational communication? Sharon Richy Turner explores how churches are using Internet based resources to share the Good News.
By Br. James Koester, SSJE
With our final article we shift our focus to the practical: How might we equip ourselves to best respond to the changes we face? Perhaps, as Br. James Koester, SSJE, models in “Where is the Invitation Here?” we need to engag…
By Sandra Swan
Ways to share our own church’s stories first with each other and then, with our wider circle of friends, family, and acquaintances.
By Kevin Minch
More often people are encountering churches for the first time through a website or social media. How can we create a virtual space that feels welcoming to the stranger?
By Anna Olson
We send out many signals, both intentionally and unintentionally. How can we become more in tune with these signals and creating those that resonate with our neighbors?
By Ken Garner
How to capture and share the stories and experiences of newcomers developed by Church of the Redeemer and a back-up plan in case the story falls through.
By Dan Handschy
Is there an epic event or something more intangible that defines your congregation? In Dan Handschy’s “Telling Our Story,” he shares the story of how his congregation began to collect their stories as a way to discover how t…
By Julie Lytle
“Why Share Stories?” by Julie Lytle offers a theological framework for storytelling. She reminds us that as Christians, the stories of God’s presence are both the “ground from which religion emerges and the means by with the …
By Linda Hanick and Nathan Brockman
“Crisis Communications: Managing In” by Linda Hanick and Nathan Brockman offers congregations practical recommendations for managing the sometimes overlooked aspect of crisis communications: how and when you communicate withi…
By Terri Mathes
What if you’re a small congregation with limited resources? Does video make sense for you?
By Mary Kay Thompson
Having fewer resources doesn't have to mean lower quality. Grace Episcopal keeps its communications strong by successfully re-tooling from full time to part time staff.
By Susan Elliott
We’re all familiar with Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, where every curious critter has its own take on logic and language. It’s not a lot different from the current environment for communications.
By Terri Matthes
Do you need a video for your capital campaign? Maybe you've had your heart strings pulled by glowing shots and the stirring soundtrack of your alma mater's video or the local hospital's. But is something that flashy appropria…
By Nancy Davidge
Online listings offer churches the opportunity to tell their story 24/7, with capacity to include far more than name, address, contact information, and worship times. Learn about what's available and how to get maximum (free)…
By Bob Williams
Do your congregation’s communication tools need sharpening? Maybe you’d like to get on track for fall and the new program year? Here are suggestions from the Media in Ministry class at Bloy House, the Episcopal Theological Sc…
By Nancy Davidge
#EvenTalk offers an opportunity to bring people into deeper relationship using social media.
By Greg Troxell
The Internet experienced another massive shift on June 28, 2011 when Vic Gundotra announced [i] the launch of Google+ a.k.a. G+, googleplus.
By Scott Gunn
In “Tone Matters,” Scott Gunn looks at how poor communications can cause hurt feelings and offers steps you can take to minimize misunderstandings and create an environment of truthfulness and love.
By Nancy Davidge
Highly functioning, fruitful vestries are built on transparency and respect.