The Change Revolution with Phil Cooke
Dispatches from the front lines of media, faith, and culture

Ministry

The Art of Branding

2 comments
January 30, 2008

Here's my column in Ministry Today magazine about branding churches and non-profits. I'd love to hear your thoughts. ... read more

AddThis Social Bookmark Button AddThis Feed Button

The Coming Debt Burden for Media Ministries

25 comments
December 12, 2007

Something that might be worth talking about is the increasing debt that a number of major media ministries currently carry. When allegations of mismanagement were made against Richard Roberts as President of Oral Roberts University, one of the revelations according to local news sources was the school’s approximate debt of $55 million. Recently, another major Christian university was about $23 million in debt, and was only saved through a life insurance policy after the death of the founder. But a life insurance policy isn't a long term donor development plan. Others that are considered popular in religious media are shouldering mountainous loads of debt – most likely, ministries that you wouldn’t realize. Is this a problem? And if so, what does this tell us? ... read more

AddThis Social Bookmark Button AddThis Feed Button

Should We Change the Rules for Successful Churches and Ministries?

18 comments
November 20, 2007

There’s been a lot of interesting discussion here lately on the scandals, alleged misconduct, and outright stupid behavior from some pastors and Christian media leaders. It brings up an interesting point, not the least of which is the wave of problems, all happening at the same time. There are some common themes with the criticism, and one that bothers me a bit is the tendency to compare a major, international ministry with a local pastor. The truth is, ... read more

AddThis Social Bookmark Button AddThis Feed Button

Change is Coming. Are You Ready?

3 comments
November 7, 2007

For the leader or employee in a faith-based or non-profit organization that sees impending change coming – but can’t convince anyone else – here are a few thoughts. Especially for those in the middle of generational change. Right now in America there are a number of major religious organizations in the middle of changing leadership from the first generation leader to the second. For those of you who see that coming, take heart with the following: ... read more

AddThis Social Bookmark Button AddThis Feed Button

The Ignite Media Conference

add new comment
August 29, 2007

Check out the Ignite Media Conference in Southern California.  It's a one day hands on lab for creating effective media and marketing for churches.  It's an interactive learning experience (and experiment) for pastors and media directors who are looking to integrate faith and effective creative strategy for their local churches to communicate the most important message ever told.  And, it's a chance to do it with over 500 other church and ministry leaders from Southern California. ... read more

AddThis Social Bookmark Button AddThis Feed Button

Syndicate content