Media Outreach » Greg Johnson http://mediaoutreach.com the intersection of faith, culture and technology Tue, 22 May 2012 15:10:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Shattering the “church culture” http://mediaoutreach.com/2012/05/shattering-the-church-culture/ http://mediaoutreach.com/2012/05/shattering-the-church-culture/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 17:48:27 +0000 Greg Johnson http://mediaoutreach.com/?p=7916 Church culture is a funny thing. There’s this unspoken feeling you can get in many churches in the US when you walk into their offices. I have become keenly aware of it after working with churches from all over the country.

One of my coworkers and I joke about starting a company called “Youth Pastor Shirts” to capitalize on the youth pastor fad of wearing untucked, button down shirts with grunge floral. You should take note, after this moment, should a site like this pop up, you stole my idea and I will prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law. Or not. But it’s a great idea.

So many churches adopt another church’s culture because they see something working across the country. Don’t get me wrong, seeing success and trying to replicate that success is great. But what works in NYC may not work in Sandusky, OH. What works in Miami, FL may not work in Austin, TX.

Jesus is Jesus. Truth is truth. If you build your ministry around the core of the Gospel, then let the culture emanate from that thought… That is when we all win. Don’t lose focus. Shatter through the idea of building a ‘church culture’ and build a ‘Jesus culture’. The rest will follow.

]]> http://mediaoutreach.com/2012/05/shattering-the-church-culture/feed/ 0 The Q: When should I start promoting my Christmas service? http://mediaoutreach.com/2011/10/the-q-when-should-i-start-promoting-my-christmas-service/ http://mediaoutreach.com/2011/10/the-q-when-should-i-start-promoting-my-christmas-service/#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:53:19 +0000 Greg Johnson http://mediaoutreach.com/?p=7313

Today, Greg reviews when you need to get started promoting your Christmas service. It’s probably sooner than you think!!! He also gives you some advice in ways to make your outreach this Christmas as effective as possible.

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]]> http://mediaoutreach.com/2011/10/the-q-when-should-i-start-promoting-my-christmas-service/feed/ 0 The Q: Choosing Fonts http://mediaoutreach.com/2011/10/the-q-choosing-fonts/ http://mediaoutreach.com/2011/10/the-q-choosing-fonts/#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:16:25 +0000 Greg Johnson http://mediaoutreach.com/?p=7223 Today, Greg gives some simple guidelines for choosing fonts for your site’s content and images.

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]]> http://mediaoutreach.com/2011/10/the-q-choosing-fonts/feed/ 0 The Q- Considering Online Giving http://mediaoutreach.com/2011/09/the-q-considering-online-giving/ http://mediaoutreach.com/2011/09/the-q-considering-online-giving/#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:33:13 +0000 Greg Johnson http://mediaoutreach.com/?p=7062 Today, Greg reviews some recent trends in the increase of people making donations online. Is it time for your church to consider taking tithes and offerings online?

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]]> http://mediaoutreach.com/2011/09/the-q-considering-online-giving/feed/ 0 The Q- Getting started with a Facebook Page http://mediaoutreach.com/2011/08/the-q-getting-started-with-a-facebook-page/ http://mediaoutreach.com/2011/08/the-q-getting-started-with-a-facebook-page/#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:49:20 +0000 Greg Johnson http://mediaoutreach.com/?p=6962 Today, Greg gives some first steps with how to get people in your church onto your Facebook page.

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]]> http://mediaoutreach.com/2011/08/the-q-getting-started-with-a-facebook-page/feed/ 0 The Q- What is branding? Your products. http://mediaoutreach.com/2011/08/the-q-what-is-branding-your-products/ http://mediaoutreach.com/2011/08/the-q-what-is-branding-your-products/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:55:35 +0000 Greg Johnson http://mediaoutreach.com/?p=6889 Believe it or not, churches have products. Even if you don’t have a church store, you have a unique offering that people want, and that offering is a part of your brand. So what is a church’s products? Watch the Q today to find out.

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]]> http://mediaoutreach.com/2011/08/the-q-what-is-branding-your-products/feed/ 0 The Q- Branding your Church- Positioning http://mediaoutreach.com/2011/08/the-q-branding-your-church-positioning/ http://mediaoutreach.com/2011/08/the-q-branding-your-church-positioning/#comments Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:20:56 +0000 Greg Johnson http://mediaoutreach.com/?p=6800 Today, Greg talks about the importance of defining your positioning in your city. Before you know what your positioning is, you need to know what positioning means. In this week’s Q, we cover what positioning is, how to define it, and how it fits into branding your church.

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]]> http://mediaoutreach.com/2011/08/the-q-branding-your-church-positioning/feed/ 0 The Q: What is branding- part 1 http://mediaoutreach.com/2011/07/the-q-what-is-branding-part-1/ http://mediaoutreach.com/2011/07/the-q-what-is-branding-part-1/#comments Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:24:45 +0000 Greg Johnson http://mediaoutreach.com/?p=6757 Greg introduces a new series on branding your church. Do you know the difference between your brand and your logo? How about your positioning? For that matter, do you even know what positioning is and how it can help your church?

Today we take step one by looking at what branding means. Over the next few weeks on The Q, we will break down all the pieces of a brand.

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]]> http://mediaoutreach.com/2011/07/the-q-what-is-branding-part-1/feed/ 0 The Q- How do I choose a web design company? Part 4- Teams http://mediaoutreach.com/2011/07/the-q-how-do-i-choose-a-web-design-company-part-4-teams/ http://mediaoutreach.com/2011/07/the-q-how-do-i-choose-a-web-design-company-part-4-teams/#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:00:30 +0000 Greg Johnson http://mediaoutreach.com/?p=6700 Today, Greg explores the idea of having your site built by more than one person, whether that be a group of volunteers with different skills or a company that has many skilled individuals. Find out how your church can leverage the unique gifts of people by watching this week’s Q.

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]]> http://mediaoutreach.com/2011/07/the-q-how-do-i-choose-a-web-design-company-part-4-teams/feed/ 0 The Q- How do I choose a web design company? Part 3- Budget http://mediaoutreach.com/2011/06/the-q-how-much-should-i-budget-for-my-website/ http://mediaoutreach.com/2011/06/the-q-how-much-should-i-budget-for-my-website/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:25:58 +0000 Greg Johnson http://mediaoutreach.com/?p=6613 Today, Greg talks about the role your website will play in your overall marketing budget. With so many companies to choose from, ranging from just a few hundred dollars to many thousands, it’s important to know what you can expect to pay for your website.

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