While I’m loving the new adventures of Miami, I very much look forward to a taste of “home” as I head to two great “reunions” this week:
MinistryCom brings together the biggest brains in church communications. Fishhook is loading up a bus of Indianapolis church communications directors for the trip to Nashville. I’m flying into Louisville, where they’ll pick me up along the way.
Some highlights I anticipate:
• Connecting with old friends from the Indy Church Communications Roundtable. I miss meeting with these folks once a month to get creative inspiration and enjoy the “therapy” of venting. These people understand sermon series promotion, marketing on a tight budget and Youth Ministers who don’t meet deadlines (gross generalization).
• The Fishhook team together in full force. Evan, Jenn, Leah, JD and I are excited to introduce our “Hook Me Up” booth where we’ll connect ministry communicators from around the country. Evan’s emceeing the whole gig. He makes any gathering a party.
• Rooming with Kirsten. Kirsten is Wonder Woman. She balances family, work and ministry seamlessly. Can’t wait to spend time with her and find out what’s been going on at Traders Point lately.
• A fresh hunger for ideas. Although I’ve been in church communications for almost 10 years, marketing a brand new church is a whole new world. I look forward to soaking in ways to tell Miami all about The Pursuit Christian Church.
MY OLD KY HOME
I’ll wrap up the week with a short visit with the Price family. God timed this trip perfectly. My fam is experiencing tough stuff right now. I need to see their faces and hug their necks . . . and eat cheese eggs – my dad’s specialty.
Does the Indianapolis roundtable of church communicators still exist? I'd love to hear more about it! I've worked in non-profit communications/marketing for seven years but just started a communications position at an Indy church. Thanks!
Posted by: Jen P. | February 11, 2008 at 11:08 AM
Hey Jen. Great to hear from you. Absolutely! In fact there's a meeting coming up on Feb. 21. You can read the details at: http://fishhook.us/index.php?/resources/cat/category/roundtable/
Send me your email address and I'll put you on the mailing list to receive the group's bi-monthly enews.
Thanks! janiemehaffey@mac.com
Posted by: Janie | February 13, 2008 at 08:12 AM