Exponential

Creative Communication in New Churches

Pre-conference Intensive:  Creative Communication in a White Noise World

When: Monday, April 21, 1-5 pm and Tuesday, April 22, 9-11 am

Leader: Mark Batterson is the Lead Pastor of National Community Church in Washington DC and founder of the Buzz Conference. He is also the author of several books including In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day. Mark is passionate that the church should be the most creative place on earth.

Description: This pre-conference intensive revolves around three core convictions:

- The church ought to be the most creative place on the planet.

- The greatest message deserves the greatest marketing. 

- The Most Important Truths ought to be communicated in the Most Memorable Ways.

Lead Pastor Mark Batterson will share lessons learned during the church plant phase of National Community Church (theaterchurch.com) in Washington, DC and share practical tips on how to maximize your creative potential as a church plant.

Topics include:

- How to market your church to your community in authentic, biblical, and creative ways.

- How to do e-vangelism and digital discipleship via podcasting and blogging

- How to brand your church via website, bulletin and welcom packet.

- How to market small groups to your congregation.

- How to develop an outreach strategy that creates buzz within your community.

- How to plan and brand your sermon series.

- How to shoot, edit, and produce buzz quality videos.

- How to create a culture of creativity within your staff and congregation.

All seminar participants will receive a creativity pack that includes sermon series graphics, bulletin shell, Annual Ministry Report, Small Group Guide, direct mail samples, and invite card samples.