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Lend me your ears
Confession: as an introvert, I don't enjoy talking on the phone. I know. I know. You say, "Lindsay, you're a communications professional. You, of all people, should enjoy a good phone call."
The Table: Let's talk volunteers
Join us in May for The Table, where we'll be talking volunteers: how to find them, how to keep them, and what you can do to help them - and your communications ministry - thrive!
Rachel Riley, Church at the Crossing
Meet our friend, Rachel Riley, communications director at Church at the Crossing, and February's Honorary Fishhooker of the Every Other Month!
The Fishhook Vibe: Accountability
We keep each other accountable face-to-face when we're in the office, traveling together, and at our weekly team meeting. But, when we can't breath the same air, we rely on technology.
The Table - A Crash Course in Social Media
We're kicking off The Table - a local gathering of communications professionals serving in churches - in 2013 with a closer look at Facebook, Twitter and the power of social media!
Merry Christmas! (with Evan & Lindsay's favorite things)
Merry Christmas from all of us at Fishhook! Here's how we're giving this Christmas season in honor of our wonderful clients, partners and friends.
The Table - New Location - Let's do lunch!
What are your biggest challenges in church communications? How are you keeping your sanity during the last few weeks of this year? What topics would you like to see at The Table in 2013?
Greg Enstrom, First Wayne Street United Methodist Church
Get to know our August Honorary Fishhooker of the Every Other Month!
Alignment at The Table
How do you align your team? How do you keep people or ministries from isolating themselves? Join us at The Table to discuss.
Ivonne Zimmer, St. John Lutheran Church & School
For the April Honorary Fishhooker of the Every Other Month award, Fishhook is recognizing Ivonne Zimmer, who serves as both the director of development and business manager at St. John Lutheran Church & School in Indianapolis.
10 Easy Steps to Writing
Because, good writing will move you from giving information to crafting a message that evokes a response.
Picture Day - The Internal Communications Battle
I wonder ... how often do we have negative internal communication? And, how often does that come out in our body language, our speech and our actions?
Views from a Seat at The Table
When 30 talented creative/communications professionals gather in one room, there's bound to be some great take-aways! In case you missed it, The Table, held January 26, focused on enhancing visual media at your church. We covered everything from ...
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One of my favorite parts of my job is to "secret shop" a church service. Although my evaluation begins when I pull in the parking lot, it doesn't end until a few days later.
White Space: Outspoken review
White space is crucial in good and balanced design. And, it's crucial in a good and balanced job. Learn about margin in Denny Weinman's essay in the new Outspoken book!
