Any Marketing Ideas

I must confess, creativity does not come natural to me.  As I got back from Seminary, I found myself in the middle of the new fall schedule.  Marketing became an issue for me.  I have spent many hours and money on renovating our youth facility.  It is an amazing place for ministry. 

I know many people in ministry and friends associated with ministry.  I would wonder if there is any marketing ideas that you have found successful.  We have done some marketing, but I am not fully satisfied. 

Any advice would be appreciated….

 

Reflection from Sunday’s Jacob’s Well Experience

On August 24, 2008–> I had the opportunity to visit the 11:00 service at Jacob’s Well.

The most important aspect of the service is the sense of community.  You cannot come into the service and not recognize the role and importance of community.  Examples: Small area with lots of people, close seating arrangements.  Highly personal environment among people, communion every service, and the clasping of hand during the benediction. 

The worship service was not about me, but was about educating the community. 

The Lord’s prayer was written in the backdrop of the stage.

Both Pastoral figures were wearing shorts–> “Come as you are” Theme

Old Church structure with stain glass windows

Candles around the front of the stage

Most worship songs were speaking to the importance of creation.  Had recycling bins for the bulletins. 

Environment seemed to be an act of worship.

http://jacobswellchurch.org/

Check out their website and if you have a chance to visit, I would recommend highly!!!!

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Memorial Day Weekend

I very much enjoyed the weekend festivities.  Sunday was an amazing graduation theme.  We had 14 graduates present for the morning worship service and 53 people for the cookout that night.  I got to meet parents that I had never met before.  We had Black Angus Hamburgers (only the best) and hot dogs.  There was also a softball game that took place that night.  I got into the game late, but had a base hit.  (I batted 1.000 for the day)  Overall the weekend was good, but so much for rest.  I am so tired today!!! Hope everyone else had a good Memorial Day weekend.