Phil Cooke
Phil Cooke, Ph.D, is a filmmaker, media consultant, and founder of Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles and Nashville. His latest book is “Church on Trial: How to Protect Your Congregation, Mission, and Reputation During a Crisis." Find out more at philcooke.com.
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Media Producers: You Can Avoid the Church Nightmare Before Christmas
Church-sponsored theatrical presentations often leave media producers weeping or screaming hysterically, promising never to do it again. But you can avoid the church Nightmare Before Christmas.
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The Dangers of Being Future Blind
I’m describing Future Blind as, “The inability to see anything beyond the present. To be blind to what’s coming. A failure to anticipate the future.” Is that your church?
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Is Live-Streaming Church Services Always a Good Idea?
There are times when live-streaming church services isn’t a good idea. In fact, I’ve seen a few live-streamed services that made me cringe.
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Hiring Cheap? Not so Fast . . .
Sometimes, hiring cheap is the most expensive choice. The principle sounds wrong to some people, but it’s straightforward: You often save the most money by hiring the most expensive person.
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Where Are the Bibles in Church?
I looked around, and to my surprise, out of about 400 people in that theater, I was the only one I could see holding a Bible. Where are the Bibles in church?
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Digital Change is More Significant Than You Think
What do we do with digital change? As a church, ministry, or nonprofit leader, have you surrounded yourself with a team that understands digital communication?
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How To Know It’s Time To Drop Your Idea And Move On
There are situations when it’s better to drop your idea and move on – even if you’ve spent years developing and writing it. The problem is – how do you know?
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Facial Recognition in Church? It’s Happening Right Now
I can see there could be positive uses for facial recognition in church, but I’ve also been surprised at how few conversations there have been about using it.
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