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Audience Perception and the Length of Sunday Sermons
According to Lifeway Research, churchgoers are six times more likely than the preacher to report that a typical sermon at…
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To Communicate Effectively, Speak to Their Need, Not Our Solution
Sometimes we’re so convinced of our answers, we fail to consider the actual needs of the people to which we’re…
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Pastors: Now You Can Share Your Sermons and Teaching on Amazon Alexa
Recently I met Steve Lacy and the team at StreamingChurch.TV. They shared a new concept they have developed that gives…
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How You Tell The Story Is Just As Important As The Story You Tell
If writing seems hard, it’s because it is hard. It’s one of the hardest things people do. – William Zinsser This…
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Why Christian Leaders Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Speak the Truth
If you’ve ever spent much time in art museums, you know that much of the greatest Christian art of the…
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Is This a Big Reason We Have So Many Shallow Christians?
Plenty of Christians are rightly concerned about the number of shallow fellow-believers today. Just take a look at the Christian section…
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Church Planters: How Do You Find The First 50?
Over the years, I’ve had a number of church planters ask me about the launch. After all, it’s one thing…
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Public Speakers, Preachers and Politicians: It’s Time to Stop Reading Your Speeches
With the possible exception of TV news anchors or others who have to relay vast amounts of unfamiliar material, I…
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Church Communication Directors: Here’s Your Secret Sauce
When it comes to being a successful and effective church communications or media director, here’s the secret: Be intentional. Be…
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