Friday Share #84: Pitfalls That Churches Fall Into

The following is a post that Kem Meyer wrote recently that I think you have got to read! Kem serves as the Communications director at Granger Community Church in Granger, Indiana where they are reaching more than 6,000 people locally and thousands around the world.

Aside from “clutter and noise,” what are some of the major pitfalls many churches run into in their communications?

Ah, easy. The ministry silos. You’ve seen it: the missions department does its own thing. The student leaders do their own thing. The women’s ministry does their own thing. And, the pattern repeats throughout the whole church. The result? Individual departments end up competing against each other with a carnival communication style trying to out-yell or out-explain.

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What God Really Wants Us To Do With His Church

This is a guest post written by my incredible wife, Courtney Foster. You can connect with her on Twitter.

The church is the only entity that Jesus died for.

What does God want us to do with His church?

Take ownership.

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A Secret Shopper’s Top Ten Worst Church Moments

The following is a post that Maurilio Amorim wrote recently that I think you have got to read! Maurilio is CEO of The A Group, a media, technology and branding firm in Brentwood, TN. The A Group consults with some of the country’s largest ministries, leading churches, and Christian publishers.

I have attended hundreds of church services as a church secret shopper. I’ve had thousands of conversations with volunteers, staff and visitors. Here’s my list of the top 10 worst things people said to me:

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