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If you haven’t heard the news, Facebook has just rebranded… well actually, it’s parent company has just rebranded. But unlike Google’s Alphabet name change, this will have profound implications for the future of the ‘Capital C’ Church around the world. It’s more than a rebrand. It’s a vision of the... read more
Is the Church Newsletter Dead? I think the short answer to this no, your Church Newsletter isn’t dead, it may just need a Facelift and New Packaging. If you still have a printed Church Newsletter, here are some questions you might ask: Are people reading it? Is there better use... read more
I recently spent the evening with a group of close friends around a bonfire in my backyard. Our time together began early and it ended late. To be honest, none of us noticed the time slip by because we were so engaged with one another in taking turns telling stories... read more
Do you have a favorite podcast? Is there a particular host that impresses you? A go-to show with content that excites you every single episode? Do you keep a shortlist of podcasts you’re constantly recommending to your friends and family? Chances are you answered “Yes” to all of those questions,... read more
Sharing your church services online is a great way to reach people who are unable to attend the gatherings. By streaming the services live, you enable those who are at home, at work, out of town, or in the hospital to participate in real time and feel like they’re still... read more
One of the opportunities I do in the church world is being a Mystery Visitor. This is when a church asks me to experience and report about a first-time visit. I start with a good demographic report of the community. From that, I know who the church needs to reach... read more
I follow a number of Facebook groups for various church teams to discover what people want to learn more about; this helps me find the right topics for CFX, which then helps me find the right speakers and writers to share their wisdom and knowledge with you. I enjoy scrolling... read more
We are so thankful and grateful to work with such awesome churches and ministries we had the privilege of working with this year. We’ve produced hundreds of Ready-Made and Custom Media pieces this summer. Below are a few of our favorite Custom Videos we produced for churches and ministries over... read more
When it comes to creating videos within your church, After Effects can be a powerful asset. But if you’ve ever opened the program you know that After Effects can be time consuming as well. That’s where expressions come into play. Expressions are a programming Javascript language code that you insert... read more
There is a tension between leaders and creatives within any organization. Leaders cast clear vision. Creatives craft subjective art. Leaders push for advancement. Creatives push the envelope. Now there isn’t a complete binary between a leader and a creative but there are some repeating gaps that happen because of how... read more
“You mean our church logo, right?” No. Your brand is more than a logo. It’s the emotional aftertaste of an offered product or service. What you’re known for. Something that’ll bring a particular audience back. Sure, your logo is a visual representation of that promise but it’s not your brand. ... read more
Spiritual church services have been around for many millennia, and that still holds true today. In the past, it was standard for families to have a slow and relaxed Saturday evening. This allowed them to be rested and refreshed for Sunday morning church services. However, the increasingly busy schedules of... read more