Do people know where your church is?

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Out of sight, out of mind.That statement is true with the visibility of your church.If people can’t see it or find it, it’s out of their mind.This doesn't work.Do people know your church exists or where it is?  Read this story of one person knew nothing about the church on the … [Read more...]

Friday Finds

Gary Rohyrmayer writes in Developing a Sowing Mentality-Part 2: 4. Those with a “sowing mentality” are not particular about methods, “…whether this or that, or whether both will do equally well…” In my experience too many church leaders get stuck or inebriated with a particular style of … [Read more...]

More Lousy Church Signs!!!

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You've got to see this collect.  Fellow Blogger Tony Sisk seems to find some good ones.  I thought the ones I found were just about as awful as can be, but this one takes the cake (the one in the image about 1/2 down): The Rambling Prophet: Lousy Church Signs!!!.  Don't let it mess up … [Read more...]

Another bad church sign

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Uhh... Should we be doing that in church?Originally uploaded by DiamonddusteOne should always proof read their church signs. This was an awful choice of words. … [Read more...]

Back to Basics in Church Evangelism

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I just read a timely article about this in Net Results Magazine’s September/October 2007 Issue.Bill Easum writes “Back to Basics,” calling on church leaders to get back to the great commission and the great commandment.In returning to the Great Commandment, he exhorts congregations … [Read more...]

Hard to get: What time are your services?

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There was a church that took over an abandoned post-office and turned the exterior into a nice presentable place. It looked sharp, clean, and with fresh paint and landscaping, it was attracting my attention.During the renovations, a Spanish sign for the church went up and my interest grew.But the … [Read more...]

What church is that?

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This morning, I was talking to a fellow about where he lived. He had moved to the area from out of state, and had been living in his home for under 1 year."I live down the street from the church." I asked, "What church is that?"His reply: "For the life of me, I've never been able to figure it out. I … [Read more...]

10 Questions about your church signs

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Do your church visitors know where your front door is?This article at 8 (Or So) Questions About Your Church Signage raises some excellent questions about the signs around your church. No sign creates an embarrassed church visitor At my first church, the visitors were the only ones to use the … [Read more...]

More church signs

I had a post about bad church signs.Helen from Ordinary Attempts posts some more funny signs.Remember to proof read your signs!Have a laugh and enjoy the day.UPDATE: The Rambling Prophet found this one in his neck of the woods! … [Read more...]

Poor Word Choice for a church sign

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This is a real church sign.If you are comtemplating adding signage as part of your outreach, be a little bit more careful with how your church sign reads.I've removed the church name to protect their mistake, but those of you who know me know exactly where this sign is.Update: More bad … [Read more...]