By churchblogtheory on July 13, 2009
Help us get 75 more responses to our blogging survey and register for our first book giveaway.
The Social Media Bible: Tactics, Tools & Strategies for Business Success by Lon Safko and David K. Brake is a resource created for businesses trying to gain ground in the social media arena. It is a fascinating and thorough [...]
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By churchblogtheory on July 10, 2009
Having trouble coming up with things to write about? Want to avoid becoming redundant or preachy? Want to keep the blog fresh and appealing to today’s readers?
Plinky is a free web based service that offers writing prompts. Some are silly, others introspective, and others are bizarre. Still, some of them are [...]
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By churchblogtheory on July 6, 2009
One of the biggest reasons why people don’t start a blog is the thought:
“I’m not a writer!”
Fair enough. Some people aren’t writers. BUT if that is your reason, are you giving yourself a fair hearing? Bailey and Storch in their book The Blogging Church say “people are tired of perfection; they’re looking for authenticity.”
Have you [...]
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By churchblogtheory on July 3, 2009
Please take 3-4 minutes to complete this survey about blogging.
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Please share the link with your fellow internet users. Our goal is at least 500 responses. Thank you for your help.
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By churchblogtheory on July 3, 2009
Almost everyone who has spent time online has seen a YouTube video. Maybe it was on a blog, linked in an email or found in a Google search? Hopefully you have seen a video that either makes you think or inspires you in some way. This week, use a thought provoking or [...]
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By churchblogtheory on June 18, 2009
The first 6 months of Church Blog Theory have been exciting. I am happy to announce two BIG changes that will hopefully affect the future success of this ministry.
1. Church Blog Theory has received a generous sponsorship from TheoBloggers and has launched a new website – churchblogtheory.org
2. CBT has begun making presentations to [...]
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By churchblogtheory on June 16, 2009
Interacting with your audience is vital to gaining readers to your blog and identifying those who may be interested in studying the message of Jesus. Additionally, it helps you understand who you are trying to connect with and therefore allows you to tailor your message in the future to reach them with the Gospel.
The [...]
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By churchblogtheory on June 11, 2009
BibleGateway.com is a powerful online tool. Google the term “bible” and you will find that Bible Gateway is #1. This free online service provides 20 english translations of the biblical text and a great place to link your readers to God’s truth.
How?
Go to biblegateway.com
Type your passage and select your translation OR search for the keyword [...]
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By churchblogtheory on June 8, 2009
Everywhere we go we are surrounded by images. If they haven’t been captured yet it won’t be long before they are.
When we drive down the highway we see billboards.
When we go to a restaurant there is a tv streaming image after image.
When we turn on the computer they jump out at [...]
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