Changes in image usage—the “free” sites may not be what they seem and what you need to do about it
Sometimes it is hard to do the right thing, but as disciples of Jesus, we must try. As I’ve been working on getting lots of material ready for launching a ... Read More
FREE Spiritual Endurance Encouragement verses in every imaginable format for you to share: Instagram, Facebook, Postcards and more!
It seems like we are all getting tired. For some tired of being inside; for others tired of the added work in job demands that now include digital demands on ... Read More
Media Made for You: On the topic of Prayer
Reminders to pray are always useful and here is a redone set of images for you in a variety of social media formats as well as MS Publisher and sized ... Read More
Not feeling appreciated in your church communications work? An identity check might help.
Do you feel appreciated for all the hard work you do in creating church communications? I’ve been hearing from a lot of people recently, that with all the current increased ... Read More
Modifications for Mother’s Day this year, a FREE ebook to challenge your thinking, and links to the timeless One Mother’s Prayers
This year we have many challenges with new ways to celebrate special events in our churches. Yes, it is a challenge and can be difficult, but it's also a great ... Read More
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Devotion #14: Do all you do with love or it’s just noise
How can we share love with our church communications? So often we share news or invite people to something or teach or challenge them, but how do we show love? ... Read More
One Mother’s Prayer, a new set of PDFs to share for Mother’s Day and anytime for prayer groups
This true story has been one of the popular pieces on this site because it is an encouraging reminder of the power of a Mother's Prayers. Whether someone is a ... Read More
Free Islamic-looking (English letters) font for Ramadan publications or other times it might be appropriate
Current note April 2020: it is currently the time of Ramadan for our Muslim neighbors and it is an especially challenging time because of the intensely social nature of Ramadan ... Read More
One Mother’s Prayer, a free and inspiring story for however you want to use it for Mother’s Day
This short piece, One Mother's Prayer, is a true story that is both an encouragement to pray for children and an assurance of the power of prayer to change a ... Read More
Devotion #13: Prayers and encouragement—the Rainbow is coming!
Hi, I’m Yvon Prehn and Welcome to Devotions for Church Communicators Podcast! Here is the podcast for today and below it the show notes and devotion. How are you doing ... Read More
All will be well–Free Postcards and Instagrams to share with this encouraging saying
All will be well. All will be well. All manner of things will be well. Whenever I read this saying from Julian of Norwich, it puts my heart at peace ... Read More
All will be well—because Jesus came and is coming
The world has gotten pretty crazy over the last year and it probably won't improve much next year. But as Christ-followers our hope isn't in dreams and prayers for a ... Read More
What are you doing to strengthen your church members for the next wave of lock-downs and challenges? Resources on their way!
More than one Bible teacher or commentator I trust has made the observation during this challenging time that "No, it isn't the end of the world." But at the same ... Read More
The different preaching styles of Peter and Paul and why it matters for Easter follow-up
UPDATE NOTE: This was written in the days of church services where everyone met together and this was designed to be printed as a bulletin insert or handout. However in ... Read More
One person can change the direction of your church communications
Out of the 66 books of the Bible, 39 of them are the names of people. Ordinary people no different from you or me with one difference—they allowed an extraordinary ... Read More
