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April 4, 2009

The Genesis of Church Marketing?

Church Marketing isn't a new thing... check this article from the New York Times... dated when? This was cutting edge back in the day... What is the edge today? Beyond "marketing" how does the invisible Church of Jesus become visible in a Post-Christian world?
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Posted by Chuckk on April 4, 2009 9:44 AM | | Comments (0)

April 7, 2009

next @ Elevation

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We're linin' up for a new mini-series, an exploration of the most out of the box event of history, the moment that changed everything.

Is there REASON to believe? and what does it mean in our lives today? Bring a less convinced buddy.

Posted by Chuckk on April 7, 2009 10:27 AM | | Comments (0)

April 8, 2009

Mortal Conflict Podcasts

Mortal Combatnw.jpg The series on relationship conflict; Mortal Combat is all wrapped up and in the bag. All 4 messages can now be heard online at the Elevation website Media Vault. Or you can download the podcasts, (and every message we have ever done at Elevation) at iTunes free by searching chuckk gerwig. Happy Combat.

Posted by Chuckk on April 8, 2009 3:17 PM | | Comments (0)

April 10, 2009

Facebook and Online Church

Lifechurch.tv is doing some great creative tech things. Like

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 : utilization of Facebook status updates connected to a live online internet church service for Easter

ht: Cynthia Ware at The Digital Sanctuary

Posted by Chuckk on April 10, 2009 11:11 AM | | Comments (0)

April 12, 2009

Sunrise Service Santa Cruz Style

This morning we had our Easter Sunrise Service. It was great to out in the sunlight , observable to the community around us with the sound of the waves and gulls adding to the worship. What more appropriate place could you worship than in the shade of a lighthouse at daybreak? Pray for our church to be a lighthouse in a dark place. Tonight @ Elevation we'll celebrate the Rising of the Son again.
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Posted by Chuckk on April 12, 2009 10:04 AM | | Comments (0)

April 13, 2009

Good Friday 2009

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Posted by Chuckk on April 13, 2009 9:27 PM | | Comments (0)

April 14, 2009

The Rising and Postmodern Apologetics

Here's the latest Elevation ad for the local alternative press, The Metro. We're doing a 2 week mini series on The Resurrection of Jesus and inviting our community to come explore it with us as we continue to brand ourself with provocative images and words in the marketplace. A thought: As we think about apologetics sermons in a postmodern age it's probably advisable to move from an old skool academic "proofs" approach to including stories of current lifechange as a part of the belief support. We'll be featuring testimonies of how the Risen Jesus is changing peoples lives in our community today along with the reason and history based defenses, increased visual still media, lots of video clips and an experiential piece.

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Posted by Chuckk on April 14, 2009 8:44 AM | | Comments (0)

April 18, 2009

Penn Jillet on Sharing Your Faith

Penn Jillet is a funny, funny guy - a great comedian who I really respect. Penn is not a Christian, in fact he's an avowed atheist. Here's Penn talking about the importance of sharing your Christian faith -notice how a Christlike person makes an impact even when someone doesn't believe. A friend sent me this clip the other day and I thought I'd pass it. Maybe this is a Penn-joke, who knows - it contains truth either way.

Posted by Chuckk on April 18, 2009 11:31 AM | | Comments (0)

April 21, 2009

Crucible

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Some good friends of mine are launching a unique ministry experience for international university students in Poznan, Poland. Read all about it HERE!

Posted by Chuckk on April 21, 2009 7:10 AM | | Comments (0)

April 25, 2009

Websites for Broke Church Planters

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iWeb is an inexpensive, easy way to design your church's website but my understanding is that it doesn't show up well in searches, beware and check for yourself.

Another approach might be to us Clover. Clover allows a ministry to get a fairly cool website on a church planter's budget. Check em out.

Posted by Chuckk on April 25, 2009 6:17 PM | | Comments (0)

April 26, 2009

Empty Tomb Room

We've been exploring reasons to believe in the resurrection on Sunday nights at Elevation. It's been really cool: lots of new not so churched folks have been first time guests. Tonight our creative Environment Team created a cool "empty tomb" in a side room as a place to reflect on the resurrection of Jesus and take communion. They used masses of crumpled brown paper, small lights some white fabric, candles, incense and the communion elements and created a beautiful space to pray, kneel, remember and rejoice. You guys rock, we're blessed!
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He is not here...

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Posted by Chuckk on April 26, 2009 9:23 PM | | Comments (0)

April 27, 2009

reCONNECT

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New Series Alert: reCONNECT : Energizing your Friendship with God - Christianity is all about a relationship with God but how do you have a relationship with someone who is silent and whom you can't see? Why do we feel God is so distant at times? How can we really experience God in a relationship? If you wonder about these things secretly, or have ever felt distant from God stop by, because reCONNECT is about connecting deeply with Jesus. Starts May 10th @ Elevation

Posted by Chuckk on April 27, 2009 2:40 PM | | Comments (0)

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