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Mark has a teacher’s heart, loves local churches, and is dedicated to improving church communication strategy so more will be reached for Christ.
- 35+ yrs of advertising, communication, design, writing, speaking
- Communication Pastor & Sr. Church Brand Strategist
- Former Executive Director of Center for Church Comm (Church Marketing Sucks, Creative Missions, Spire, etc.)
- Bestselling author, writer, creative director, keynote speaker
- Available to speak at your event, conference, or church
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Creating Compelling Social Media and Website Graphics (Simple Formula)
Today, effective communication for pastors and churches extends beyond the pulpit to online platforms. Social media and church websites serve
5 Reasons Every Church Needs a Crisis Communication Plan
Every church needs a crisis communication plan to get leadership on the same page before a negative story is even
Church Communication Tips in an Election Year
Again, we’re in another election year. Since all elections should be a critical decision point for everyone, the church needs
5 Places of Decision Where Churches Must Communicate Better
People regularly experience crossroads. Especially at church! These “places of decision” must be handled carefully to get the correct response
3 Things You Didn’t Know a Church Website Could Do
There are many beneficial ways to use your church website if it’s built properly: event calendar, staff information, church and
Does a Church need marketing? (maybe it doesn’t)
Is marketing, branding, publicity, or advertising something that most churches should be doing? Or should a Pastor be concerned about
4 Church Social Media tips for the Summer
Summer will so be here. Your congregation will be taking a summer break since the kids don’t have school and
Stop the Church QR-Code Madness
QR codes first appeared in 1994. These pixelated grids were free-to-create and a convenient-to-use system to take someone to a
Mother’s Day Ideas for your Church
Every church is looking for Mother’s Day ideas that honor Moms appropriately during their special church service on the second
Photo File Formats: A Ministry Guide (How to Change Them)
Visuals play an important role in conveying ministry messages effectively. Photo file formats enter the picture to add complexity and
Mark MacDonald is available for consulting, coaching, speaking, branding retreats, and assessments. He’s written the bestselling book: “Be Known For Something | Reconnect with Community“, available on Amazon.
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