Communication Strategy: I Blame Senior Pastors for Bad Church Signs

We’ve all seen them—bulletin bloopers and bad church signs. Both provide good fodder for blog consumption. My father is an expert on corny humor, and he has posted on his blog numerous examples of this vital genre of church literature.

• When parking on the north side of the church, please remember to park on an angel.
• Men’s prayer breakfast. No charge, but your damnation will be gratefully accepted.
• The class on prophecy has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
• A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow.

For the most part, these slips are forgivable offenses. They provoke nothing more than a few chuckles from the observant. But I believe they are indicators of a greater problem within churches: poor oversight of communication.

I blame senior church leaders for bad church signs and bulletin bloopers. Here’s why.... Read more