Here are five ways to assess your current rhythm with suggestions for establishing next steps toward a new rhythm that’s effective for your local church:

Mark MacDonald February 6, 2024

A key leadership aspect that can greatly impact a ministry is finding a niche. A discovered thought area where you can flourish and become an expert.

Mark MacDonald January 13, 2024

Can you preach to everyone? No. You need to know your local audience, get their attention, and then preach God’s Word. And thanks to digital tools, you’ll reach a greater audience as God’s Word has a way to exceed expectations!

Mark MacDonald August 26, 2023

Here are five tips on communicating the ways your community will benefit from your church, ministry or organization.

Mark MacDonald June 14, 2023

When leading a ministry online, there are many differences from leading an in-person ministry. Leading a ministry online adds several complexities since most of our churches started without any web presence.

Mark MacDonald May 21, 2023

Talking a benefit will cut through the noise.

Mark MacDonald April 14, 2023

Email mistakes abound as weekly emails are sent from many churches.

Mark MacDonald January 25, 2023

Your church is known for something now. But what should a church be known for?

Mark MacDonald November 23, 2022

Most are looking for a productive communication strategy while striving to stay within church budgets.

Mark MacDonald November 8, 2022

Here are three costly mistakes many churches are making in the communication department.

Mark MacDonald October 27, 2022

Branding is more than a logo. It’s understanding what you’re known for and deciding if that’s what you should be known for.

Mark MacDonald August 12, 2022

Church communication mistakes abound. Today, effective church communication is a complex connection between ministry and audience.

Mark MacDonald July 27, 2022

If you want to reach people not listening, it feels like an overwhelming, impossible task!

Mark MacDonald July 13, 2022

Here are six ways to successfully communicate change for your church community.

Mark MacDonald May 30, 2022

Is it possible to get your church emails read since there are low open rates? Is there a trick to it? Yes.

Mark MacDonald May 10, 2022

“The community isn’t listening to my church” is a difficult statement many pastors exclaim.

Mark MacDonald April 1, 2022

Being known for something is important for a church.

Mark MacDonald March 25, 2022

This year, we don’t know what the year will hold but I can guarantee one thing: You’ll need to hone your communication skills.

Mark MacDonald March 2, 2022

"Why did you decide to attend our church for the first time?" Asking focus groups questions like this can help you understand your church in a deeper way.

Mark MacDonald February 17, 2022

You want to reach people. But is your church compelling to your highways and byways (your community)?

Mark MacDonald February 5, 2022


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