Simple Church Branding, Part 4: Color Your Communication
Effective use of color can enhance brand recognition by up to 80%! In this installment of the simple church branding series, we look at how to pick the colors that will soon be recognizable as part of your identity.
The Power of Speaking Up: Reformation Sunday and Blind Bartimaeus
Reformation Sunday offers us the opportunity to look at Blind Bartimaeus and Martin Luther as examples of the work God can do in and through those willing to use their voices. However, at the same time, we must challenge ourselves to try on all the perspectives in these stories.
Simple Church Branding, Part 3: Fonts Say More Than You Think
Selecting a couple great fonts is the quickest way to upgrade your branding. They can go a long way in communicating the personality of your ministry. Here’s a run down of the various things you need to keep in mind as you search.
Responsive Reading for Laity Sunday: Creating Unity in Ministry
A responsive reading for Laity Sunday on the theme “Creating Unity in Ministry.” It is an adaptation of 1 Peter 2:9-10a and Ephesians 4:11-13a (CEB).
Simple Church Branding, Part 2: The Truth Will Set You Free
There’s an old advertising adage: when you try to reach everyone, you reach no one. The temptation and pressure you will face from the beginning is to tell the whole story to as many people as possible with your branding. Instead, your goal should be clarity and focus.
The Martian
Astronaut Mark Watney finds himself stranded on Mars, cut off from the authority that was supposed to be watching over him. This is a feeling mirrored in the lectionary readings from Job and the Psalms. The novel/film “The Martian” provides an illustration to explore the experience of feeling abandoned by God.
Simple Church Branding, Part 1: 3 Good and 3 Bad Reasons to Consider Branding
In part 1 of this 6 part series on simple church branding, we explore three good reasons and three bad reasons to consider branding your church. When is it effective, and when will it disappoint you?
Emphasizing the World in World Communion Sunday
World Communion Sunday is in just a few days. Do you have a plan to make it a meaningful and memorable experience? Here are some ideas to jump start your creativity.
Misusing the Gray Areas of Faith
There are many gray areas in the life and practice of faith. Following God and leading others to do so has inherent uncertainty built in. However, we must not use this as a defense mechanism or excuse to draw comfortable conclusions when it seems God is calling us elsewhere.
Song Spotlight: “Every Season” by Nichole Nordeman
This week is the official start of autumn. The change of seasons always provides an opportunity to stop and reflect. “Every Season” by Nichole Nordeman is an oldie-but-a-goodie that could fit well into your worship service this weekend.