Event Promotion on a Budget

It’s no secret that churches have to budget, especially for events. When faced with “getting the word out,” sometimes the promotion portion of the event is overlooked until it’s . . . well, time to promote it. Here are a few budget-friendly, event-promotion tips to help you work lean and practice good stewardship.

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The Four Types of Committee People

So, you’ve been put in charge of a team of people for a big event or task. Congratulations?!? Don’t worry, you’ve got this!

After you have a crystal-clear understanding of the assignment, a key next step is understanding the people who make up your team. Once you know what motivates them and how they think, you can connect them with assignments that help them do their best to make this a great project. Degrees in psychology aren’t required—just some simple observations on human nature will give you plenty of answers.

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Top 10 Things to Know Before Planning Your Event

Events are fun, right? The initial plans are always filled with pie-in-the-sky concepts, Pinterest-worthy designs, visions of perfect weather and images of coordinating in a stress free environment. It’s the “honeymoon” stage of event planning, and one that doesn’t last very long. . . . because reality sets in.

Budgets and bosses take over, and your event is now another task on your already long list of things to do.

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