ABOUT JONATHAN HOWE

Jonathan Howe serves as vice president of communications for the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee. He oversee all SBC Executive Committee communications including SBC.net, SBC LIFE, Baptist Press, social media initiatives and other media and messaging strategies. Howe was formerly the Director of Strategic Initiatives at LifeWay Christian Resources. Connect with Jonathan on Twitter at @Jonathan_Howe.

Leveraging Facebook Ads this Christmas

by: Jonathan Howe

Facebook advertising is the most effective way of getting the word out about your church’s Christmas programming and services.

Consider This Method for Getting Guest Information

by: Jonathan Howe

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What if your church could get information on guests before they even set foot on campus?

8 Ways to Leverage Smartphones in Church

by: Jonathan Howe

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How should the church adapt and engage the smartphone?

Seven Essentials of a Great Church Communications Director

by: Jonathan Howe

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What should a church look for when finding a full-time, part-time, or volunteer communications coordinator?

Why Your Church Website Needs Help..Now

by: Jonathan Howe

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5 indicators your church website needs a redesign.

Engage First Time Guests with One Simple Action

by: Jonathan Howe

Church Guest Experiences, First time Guests, Guest Experience, Guest email, Jonathan Howe

Email is one of the easiest ways to initiate a connection with first-time guests to your church.

Six Ways to Beat the Summer Slump

by: Jonathan Howe

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While you’ll likely experience some summer lull, you can help minimize this by utilizing one or more of these tips for engaging your church members this summer.

Beyond the Front Door: Engaging Church Members Online

by: Jonathan Howe

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Your church’s website is the front door to your church, and should serve your members well.

The Risk and Rewards of Pastoral Facebook Pages

by: Jonathan Howe

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A pastor or church staff member on Facebook can be a valuable resource to church members as well as a big target.

5 Big Benefits of Blogging

by: Jonathan Howe

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Five positive reasons you really should consider blogging in 2017.

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comment_post_ID); ?> Thank you Ed for sharing your insights into the Church Growth Movement. I have my reservations with Church Growth models because it has done more damage than good in the Body of Christ. Over the years, western churches are more focused on results, formulas and processes with little or no emphasis on membership and church discipline. Pastors and vocational leaders are burnt out because they're overworked. I do believe that the Church Growth model is a catalyst to two destructive groups: The New Apostolic Reformation and the Emerging Church. Both groups overlap and have a very loose definition. They're both focus on contemporary worship, expansion of church brand (franchising), and mobilizing volunteering members as 'leaders' to grow their ministry. Little focus on biblical study, apologetics and genuine missional work with no agenda besides preaching of the gospel.

— Dave

comment_post_ID); ?> Thank you for sharing such a good article. It is a great lesson I learned from this article. I am one of the leaders in Emmanuel united church of Ethiopia (A denomination with more-than 780 local churches through out the country). I am preparing a presentation on succession planning for local church leaders. It will help me for preparation If you send me more resources and recommend me books to read on the topic. I hope we may collaborate in advancing leadership capacity of our church. God Bless You and Your Ministry.

— Argaw Alemu

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