The church has the greatest story ever told: the message of the gospel. Unfortunately, most churches aren't doing a great job of communicating it. The way the world communicates has changed dramatically in recent years. With the rise of the web and social media, many churches are in the dark about where to go or what to do next. Drawing on the wisdom and insight from over 60 leading experts in various fields of church communication, this book provides a comprehensive resource for church leaders sharing how the church can leverage new media to effectively connect people with the gospel. From branding and design, to websites and social media, there are endless ways your church can cut through the static and help the message of the gospel be heard clearly. We've got a message worth sharing. It's time we learn how to communicate it and communicate it well. It's time to be outspoken!
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"Outspoken: Conversations on Church Communication is a must-read for church leaders who are discerning how to leverage new media to reach more people with the gospel."
"How do you interact and communicate with church leaders and attendees? This book will challenge your daily practices and invite you into a rich, ongoing conversation about the importance of effective communication in the church."
"I guarantee the collection of over 60 unique contributors from all different backgrounds will inspire you, and challenge you...it did me!"
"Finally, a resource that gives the church the necessary tools to effectively tell its story! Outspoken offers practical ideas and insights that any church, regardless of size, culture or location, can access and apply to their individual context. Outspoken is a huge gift to the church."
Mark Batterson
Lead Pastor, National Community Church
"How do you interact and communicate with church leaders and attendees? This book will challenge your daily practices and invite you into a rich, ongoing conversation about the importance of effective communication in the church."
Beth Dahlenburg
Executive Director of Marketing, Willow Creek Association
"I guarantee the collection of over 60 unique contributors from all different backgrounds will inspire you, and challenge you...it did me!"
Terry Storch
LifeChurch.tv, YouVersion.com
"Finally, a resource that gives the church the necessary tools to effectively tell its story! Outspoken offers practical ideas and insights that any church, regardless of size, culture or location, can access and apply to their individual context. Outspoken is a huge gift to the church."
Lindy Lowry
Editor of Outreach magazine
About the Author
Tim Schraeder is passionately committed to helping churches effectively communicate the message of the Gospel in a way that’s relevant to our ever-changing culture. He’s served churches as a communications director for over a decade, most recently serving on staff at Park Community Church. Today, he serves as the co-director of the Center for Church Communication. He’s the creator and general editor of Outspoken: Conversations on Church Communication. Tim lives in downtown Chicago where he can be found in any neighborhood coffeeshop that has a good wifi signal.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was given the amazing opportunity to read an advance copy of Outspoken, the new book by Tim Schraeder and the folks at the Center for Church Communication. The list of contributors is a "who's who" from the world of church communications, so I was excited to get my hands on a copy. I'm about half way through and so far, it has not disappointed. Thoughts presented in the book have frustrated, educated, and motivated me to be the best communications director that I can be..."to communicate, with uncompromising clarity, the truth of Jesus."
We, as communications professionals have a very important job and we serve ourselves well when we learn from the collective wisdom of others in the field. The brilliance with which Outspoken brings together so many voices from the church communications community is a much needed voice and breath of fresh air in my daily grind. Thanks Tim (and to many of my friends who contributed) for your gift to us!
We, as communications professionals have a very important job and we serve ourselves well when we learn from the collective wisdom of others in the field. The brilliance with which Outspoken brings together so many voices from the church communications community is a much needed voice and breath of fresh air in my daily grind. Thanks Tim (and to many of my friends who contributed) for your gift to us!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By J. Rogers
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The message the church has been entrusted with is far too important to be communicated poorly, or not at all. Outspoken aims to "frustrate, educate and motivate" those who seek to communicate God's message of hope in and for the church. Focusing on the areas of communication, leadership, branding, design, writing, story-telling, technology, creativity, personal growth and outreach, Outspoken hits a moving target with tremendous clarity. The skillful editing of Tim Schraeder & Kevin Hendricks is a masterful weaving together of the thoughts and ideas of communicators that are in the day to day trenches in churches around the world. A resource like this should be in the hands of every communicator in the church from receptionist to lead pastor.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Tim and the team did a great job assembling a myriad of talented communicators for this endeavor. The topics are relevant and the authors deliver salient insights into the various challenges before most communicators (albeit the focus of the book is on church communications), as well as provides great suggestions for overcoming these hurdles. One of the benefits of using over 60 authors to create the book is that readers are not left with one perspective or only one way of re-imagining the gospel with new media.
And while the subtitle indicates the book's focus on church communication, the ideas contained within are not lost on those working outside of the church (like myself). Many of the insights delivered about leveraging social media and new media for a re-imagining of the gospel story translate well to the professional world. That said, I would recommend this book for anyone whose profession requires a high level of creative communication.
Great work guys!
And while the subtitle indicates the book's focus on church communication, the ideas contained within are not lost on those working outside of the church (like myself). Many of the insights delivered about leveraging social media and new media for a re-imagining of the gospel story translate well to the professional world. That said, I would recommend this book for anyone whose profession requires a high level of creative communication.
Great work guys!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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I thought this book would be fantastic based on the title, cover art, and reviews. Yikes, I felt like I was reading a bunch of half thought out blog posts that people were... Read more
Published 14 months ago by PK
5.0 out of 5 stars
Topic long overdue
I think in our culture of instant feedback it is kinda strange that it has taken so long for a work to be printed like this. But, that might be the point. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Chris
4.0 out of 5 stars
Inspiring & well-rounded, but lacking just a bit.
As someone who has worked in the creative side of churches for several years, this highly interested me. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Kenny Miracle
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I Wanted to Like This Book
I am a communications consultant with 25+ years in the field who volunteers on our church communications team. Read more
Published 19 months ago by cksyme
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Presentation: 1 star, Message: 5 star
This book has a great message but was a little hard to read due to its visual presentation. Ironic, since that's the whole premise of the book. Read more
Published 19 months ago by dl
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outspoken!
Practical advice for communicating the Gospel. This book is a must have. Thank you Tim Schraeder and all the contributors for your wisdom and knowledge.
Published 20 months ago by Curtis W. Stephens III
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Must!!!!!!
Ok, we have the greatest message to tell and a lot of times do it poorly. Outspoken will give you the fundamental principles you need to help you reshape how you present your... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Colin
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Well-Rounded Resource for Communicators
Outspoken is an incredible resource for those in church leadership, church communication, or any organization looking to develop, revisit, or refine the way they share their... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Ben
4.0 out of 5 stars
A solid resource
I found the book to have quite a bit theory, and just nuggets of practical application. I'm a results driven, practical person. Show me something useful. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Patrick Sprague
5.0 out of 5 stars
Much needed resources for church communication
I don't remember the first time I heard the word church & business in the same sentence but I will never forget when I saw it in action. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Benjamin Zimmerman
