Chris Forbes, co-author of Guerrilla Marketing for Non-Profits presents this workshop on inexpensive marketing techniques for non-profits.
Chris is a non-profit marketing consultant and has worked extensively with ministries ranging from the Southern Baptist Convention and International Missions Board, to small local churches and charitable non-profits. This new book includes tons of great marketing ideas for non-profits.
Pastors recognize that nothing is more frustrating than having a great church, compelling worship services and innovative ministry programs but it remains the best kept secret in the community. Many churches spend hours of time and vast resources developing great sermon series and compelling outreach programs, yet comparatively, little time, effort and money are spent effectively marketing to new audiences you are trying to reach.
In this session we will explore ideas that create “Buzz”. When people hear about your church or attend your services do they think, “there is something real and exciting going on here – I want to be part of this.” – then they tell their friends. That’s buzz !
About the Presenter:
Lawrence Swicegood is a senior communications specialist with over 20 years experience in marketing, communications, public relations, strategic planning, branding, crisis management, media relations, advertising and event management.
As president of Clarion Call Marketing & Communications, Lawrence provides innovative marketing ideas, and creative tools that assist churches in effectively reaching their communities. He was formerly Director of Communications & Media for Fellowship Church, Dallas, TX.
James Dalman from the Branding Shed will talk about church branding, logo design, and why they are not the same thing! James’ experience included developing graphics for major corporations and developing branding solutions for churches and non-profits. He has extensive experience working with new church plants. James will also be co-presenting a workshop on Building A Rockin’ Website at MinistryCOM this year in Dallas.
If you are trying to develop your church logo, your church brand, or just convince leadership that the logo is not the brand — this session is for you.
The webcast will start at noon central time and include an online Q&A session at the end. Bring your web questions and join the webcast. Webcast is free.
Marketing and promotion can be expensive, and these days nobody had extra budget to waste. In this session we will discuss how to market and promote your ministry inexpensively — and even for free!
Chris Forbes, co-author of Guerrilla Marketing for Non-Profits is our guest this month. Chris is a non-profit marketing consultant and has worked extensively with ministries ranging from the Southern Baptist Convention and International Missions Board, to small local churches and charitable non-profits. This new book includes tons of great marketing ideas for non-profits.
Chris has also been MinistryCOM partner since we first started. He has worked behind the scenes on every MinistryCOM national conference helping with everything from recruiting speakers to assembling registration kits.
The webcast will start at noon central time and include an online Q&A session at the end. Bring your questions for Chris and join the webcast.
A MinistryCOM Spotlight goes behind the scenes at a church to show you their communications and discuss their challenges and future. This video Spotlights Crossway Baptist Church in Melborne, Australia.
Terrell Sanders is the president of Main Street Enterprises, a web development and consulting firm based in Oklahoma City. He has helped churches and non-profits with technology and marketing for over 20 years.He "accidentally" founded MinistryCOM in 2005. More... 
