True thankfulness: communicating gratitude that connects
We’re just a couple weeks away from Thanksgiving. Though you might not know it by the jingling commercials already flooding your screens! Thanksgiving has quietly become the official start of the Christmas season — and that’s unfortunate.
Because we have so much to be thankful for. Salvation. Grace. Mercy. Family. Friends. But in the middle of holiday chaos, has your church paused long enough to demonstrate authentic thankfulness? Gratitude isn’t a seasonal event — it’s a lifestyle that points others to Jesus.
When communicated well, thankfulness strengthens your thread — that connection between what your church is known for and what your community truly needs. But if it’s done poorly, even well-intended words can feel hollow or manipulative.
I’ve always appreciated Gary Chapman’s...
AI Prompts Every Church Communicator Should Be Using
Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t replacing church communicators, it’s simply helping the good ones work smarter. Tools like ChatGPT (and similar) can become a creative ministry partner that helps you understand audience, brainstorm fresh ideas, and create content that connects. But only if you ask the right questions!
CAUTION: don’t let AI do most of the work. Always, carefully read and edit to ensure accuracy and intent.
Here are 4 practical prompts to start using this week:
1. “Describe the felt needs of people living in who are .”
Before writing another social post, email, announcement, or sermon promo, ask ChatGPT to research your community’s struggles and goals.
You’ll quickly get insight into what keeps your community up at night. This is perfect...