Healthy Creative Ministry

What’s your question about communications?If you've ever felt like you're running from one last-minute project to the next, you're not alone. Church communications is genuinely chaotic for a lot of teams. In this episode, I'm sharing three practical things you can do to change that.But first, I want to be upfront about something: these aren't problems you can solve on your own. I know that's not what some of you want to hear, but I tried the solo approach for years and it just leads to frustration and burnout. These solutions require leadership buy-in.The 3 Systems That Reduce Chaos in Healthy Creative Ministry1. A Standard Event Planning TimelineHere's something I realized after a few years in ministry: we do the same events every year. The fall kickoff, the volunteer party, the graduation event… over and over. None of these events should surprise us. Yet almost without fail, they do.When you define how to plan events at your church and put it in a document, every team knows what they need and when they need it. 2. A Standard Promotional PlanA promotional plan answers the question: *what are we promoting over the next 90 days?*Not everything can get the same level of promotion. A promotional plan helps you elevate the events that are most connected to the mission of the church right now.3. A Standard for Event PromotionThis one is different from the promotional plan. The promotional plan answers what gets promoted. The standard for event promotion answers how promotion happens.Instead of reinventing the wheel every time someone asks for help with their event, you build tiered packages. Tier one events get the full treatment. Tier two events get a defined, smaller package. Everyone knows what they're getting before they even ask.A Word to LeadershipIf a creative on your team sent you this episode, I'm glad you're here.Your communications staff needs structure and systems, but they don't always have the authority to implement them on their own. This is an invitation to partner with them.Resources Mentioned- 7 Ways You Need to Grow Your Leadership as a Creative in the Church- Episode 101: Why Is Church Communications So Lonely?- Event Planning Timeline Template- Promotional Plan Case Study: See the case study- Healthy Communications Ministry Blueprint Course- Book: Watch Your Language | (Affiliate link)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?If you've ever felt like nobody quite gets what you do or why it matters in church communications, you're not alone. This is one of the most common challenges creatives face in ministry. Fortunately, it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, Matt opens up about the three primary contributors to his own experience of loneliness in creative ministry: the constant busyness, the feeling that no one understands how creativity actually works, and the frustration of seeing potential that no one else could see. There is a solution. And no, it's not waiting longer for leadership to fix it. You can build this yourself. Matt sets the stage for the systems-based approach that changed everything for him, including how the right structures can transform your relationships from transactional to genuinely collaborative.Whether you're a solo communicator or leading a creative team, this episode will encourage you and help you take your best next step forward.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to grow as a Christian creative, this episode will give you some clarity.In episode 100 (!), I share why I’m merging my two communities (church staff creatives and freelance creatives) into one: The Christian Creative. After expanding my coaching to include more than creative ministry, I’ve realized that Christian creatives are having the same conversations. The challenges we face aren’t just about our job titles... they’re about the tension between faith and creativity.Here’s what you’ll take away:A new way to see your creativity as a vehicle for spiritual growthWhy your frustrations might come from being a creative, not just your roleHow spiritual and creative development often get separated and what happens when they’re brought back togetherWhat I’m building next, and how you can be part of itIf you’re trying to grow in your craft and your faith but keep running into roadblocks, the Christian creative group is a great next step for you.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?The Trend Your Church Can’t IgnoreKnowledge has never been more accessible. With AI, social media, and digital content everywhere, people can find answers in seconds. But despite this, loneliness is at an all-time high.In this episode, I dive into the growing tension between knowledge and community—and why churches have an incredible opportunity if they communicate this well.I also share why I dropped the price of the Healthy Communications Ministry Blueprint and why I’m investing in building a stronger Skool group—because information alone isn’t enough. True transformation happens in community.If your church wants to cut through the noise and meet people where they are, this conversation is for you.Get the Blueprint for $49 this week only: https://www.lunchtimeheroes.co/the-healthy-communications-ministry-blueprintJoin the Skool group: https://www.skool.com/healthy-creative-ministry/about- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?How do you adjust your work as ministry seasons shift?This week, we’re diving into the three ministry paces every church creative navigates: deep seasons, fast seasons, and balanced seasons. I’ll share how understanding these rhythms can improve your skills, help you prioritize projects, and avoid frustration when expectations clash with reality.We’ll also explore how to determine when to go deep, when to rely on templates, and how to balance creativity with speed. Tune in to learn how aligning your work with your church’s pace can lead to healthier, more effective creative ministry.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?As 2024 comes to a close, I want to take a moment to say thank you! If you or someone you know is thinking about making the jump to freelance in 2025, I’d love your help spreading the word about The Jump Moment Podcast (Apple Podcasts, Spotify), launching January 21. As we head into 2025, I’d love to hear from you: what’s the biggest challenge you’re facing right now? Send me a message and let me know.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?As a church creative, I’ve been through my share of Christmas chaos: long hours, last-minute changes, and the overwhelming pressure to get everything done perfectly. But what I’ve learned through seasons like this is that not all rest is created equal.In this episode, I share what I’ve learned about the seven areas of rest and how they’ve helped me stay healthy and effective in ministry. This isn’t about a one-size-fits-all solution. It’s about recognizing the areas where you need rest the most. Whether it’s stepping back from sensory overload or finding ways to restore your creative well, understanding how to rest intelligently is one way you can maintain health through Christmas.This conversation is part of what I teach in the Healthy Creative Ministry Cohort, designed to help church creatives like you find ways to love what you do and last in ministry. If you’re feeling overwhelmed this Christmas, this episode is for you.7 types of rest—physical, creative, spiritual, emotional, sensory, social, and mental.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?No System is good enough mechanically to overcome incompatibility with culture.This week on the podcast we jump into the traits your systems need in order to be healthy. The four traits of healthy systems are:TransparentProactiveHumanCulturally compatible- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?Systems are a critical piece of success in church communications. If you have too many, you'll make life difficult for the ministry leaders you work with. If you have too few, your life will be chaos.This week on the podcast, we'll talk through the four areas your systems need to manage. These four systems provide the structure you need for success:- Intake- Clarity- Delegation- Output- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?Systems are the mechanics of getting things done in your organization. There are two indicators that your systems need work–you are consistently missing deadlines in your work or you have become the bottleneck in your organization. In order to evaluate your systems effectively, you need to start by asking how you are contributing to the problems you are experiencing. Once you have clarity there, you can begin making smart adjustments to your Systems. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?This week on the podcast we dig into the difference between imagination and innovation. Often confused, but very much not the same. If we get the balance wrong, we'll actually make our message much harder to hear.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?Imagination, simply put, is the quality of ideas coming out of your communications ministry.Clarity is CRITICAL for your creative ministry to perform well. Some questions to ask (or answer if you are a ministry leader) that clarify the problem that needs to be solved:Why are we doing this?What are we trying to accomplish?What are our goals?Is this the best way to accomplish it?Who will be impacted by this?- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?My trade convinced me that tactics were the mission. But tactics have never been the mission. And they never will be. The mission of the church should always inform our tactics.Shifting the from leading with trade will transform how effective you are in your ministry. Go from: "[trade] will help [mission]", to "I think I know a way we can accomplish [mission]. [trade] can help."Don't do this alone! Grow in the new Group Creative Mentorship community on Skool.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?This week we dive into the Four Creative Cores by unpacking Heart. Heart looks at what’s going on inside the creative. It encompasses things like walk with God, interpersonal relationships, attitude, reputation (of the creatives and creative team), behavior, and your alignment with the mission of your church.Connect with other creatives looking to build a healthy communications ministry in the Health Creative Ministry Facebook group.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?Success as a creative in ministry comes from building trust, not from having the most skill. This truth feels uncomfortable for creatives that value their trade, but building trust doesn't mean you can't be good at your trade. It just means that your skills won't have a way to impact the ministry you serve if you haven't built trust, too.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?Healthy conversations are the foundation of any meaningful relationship. But if you've been employed for more than a few days, there's a good chance you've had some conversations that didn't go well. For the conversation between creatives and non creatives serving in ministry, the communications gap can be particularly big.This week on the podcast, Matt breaks down the formula that will help your conversations lead to healthy change. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?This week on the podcast we take a high level look at the Four Creative Cores and learn about how they can change the way creatives and non-creatives communicate in your ministry.HeartHeart looks at what’s going on inside the creative. This core focuses on things like walk with God, interpersonal relationships, attitude, reputation, behavior, and alignment with the mission of your church.ImaginationImagination looks at the quality of ideas being created. This core focuses on things like idea generation, maintaining creative health, protecting rest, and training your eyes to find wonder.Systems Systems looks at the mechanics of getting work done. This core focuses on the culture-compatibility of systems, prioritizing human-centric processes, creating high-visibility systems, and consistently delivering results.SkillsSkills looks at the ability of the creative to execute. This core focuses on self-driven development, developing other creatives, developing non-creatives, the long term benefit of craftsmanship, and the importance of growing in creative community.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?This week on the podcast Matt talks about the importance of focusing on what you can control in your ministry. When you do this, you can make a simple shift in language to help your creative ideas become more understood by leadership. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?This week on the podcast we look at the Church Communications Gap. Those of us serving in creative ministry are presented with a tension between our trade and the mission of our church. The more we fight for trade over ministry, the wider the gap becomes between creatives and ministry leaders. But how are we supposed to help our ministries be more effective if we aren't implementing best practices?A simple shift of language can make all the difference.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?Jargon can be good or bad depending on how you use it. If you are trying to lead change, you it's important to recognize that most ministry leaders you work alongside won't understand any of your industry's jargon. This week on the podcast, I suggest one simple change you can make that will change the way ministry leaders hear your ideas. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?The Four Creative cores is language that helps navigate the tension between creatives and non-creatives serving together in the context of ministry. It's a hyper specific framework that was developed to empower churches to leverage creative ministry well and help creatives partner well with the mission of the church.As we launch into a deep dive of the Four Creative Cores this season, I wanted to set some context as to where this framework was developed. Throughout my career in creative ministry, I've felt the tension between creatives and non-creatives, but I didn't always know how to address it.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?There are three great opportunities to build a healthy creative ministry coming in the next few months.Cohort launches August 27Sign up here: https://www.lunchtimeheroes.co/cohortChurch Communications ConferenceSeptember 19-20, 2024Compass Church (Dallas, TX)Sign up here: https://churchcommunications.com/church-communications-conference-2024/I'll be sharing three sessions:KEYNOTE | FOUR WORDS THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR COMMUNICATIONS MINISTRYThe key to solving a communications gap is developing common language. In this presentation, I will clarify what the gap is in most ministries between creative and non-creative leaders, share language I’ve developed to bridge that gap (The Four Creative Cores), unpack each core for understanding, reveal simple ways for the audience to take their next step of growth, and point them to opportunities to implement The Four Creative Cores in their ministry context. Once you understand the gap, you’ll be able to handle every communications conversation with confidence.EXECUTIVE GROUP | UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING CREATIVESThis conversation will be structured similar to a Q&A session and driven around the following talking points:Where should comm sit in your organization? (Ministry vs. Service)How comm can best be leveraged to drive your mission forwardHow the Four Creative Cores can help leaders understand creativesHow the Four Creative Cores helps with performance managementWays to set comm up for success when they are asked to drive executive level projectsCREATIVE TEAM LEADERS BREAKOUT | BUILDING A CONFIDENT (AND HEALTHY) CREATIVE TEAMAs a creative team leader, your goal is to grow your team into balanced, confident creatives. Using The Four Creative Cores as our framework, I’ll walk through ways you can identify growth opportunities for your team, the benefits of a development plan for each member of your team, and how to hold your team accountable without shaking their confidenceNew book launching September 19!The book covers:Four Creative coresCovers the role language plays in a healthy communications ministryDigs into the Four Creative Cores (Heart, Imagination, Systems, and Skills)Looks at how you you can apply them in you ministry contextLooks at application for the practicing creative, the creative team leader, and the non creative that work with creatives.It includes implementation practices that I’ve found to work wellI'm building a book launch team!I’ll be sending out an invitation to my email list, so subscribe to the creative bites newsletter at https://www.lunchtimeheroes.co/subscribe- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?In this episode of the Healthy Creative Ministry Podcast, Matt Curtis discusses how to prioritize unity over fear amid the polarizing context of the upcoming election (or a frustrating day at the office). He offers three critical questions to challenge fear-inducing lies and emphasizes the importance of adhering to God's word. This episode underscores that political outcomes or personal ideas in ministry should not compromise Christian unity and love for one another. As the 2024 election approaches, let's not forget God call to love God and love others. Preserving unity is an intentional decision on our part amidst a season where divisiveness is the opportunity.  And the only way that I know how to pursue unity effectively is to actually remember the truth of God's word.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?As AI continues to become more and more integrated into the tools we use daily to communicate, we need to be intentional about preserving our humanity. Throughout Scripture, we see God work through human relationships. If we offload too much of our ministry to automation or artificial intelligence in the name of efficiency, our ministry will suffer. Don’t lose humanity. Three ways you can do that:1. Effective communication should point people to human relationship as quickly as possibledon’t use communication tools as a way to avoid human interaction2. Most people aren’t all digital 3. Digital is easy but shallow - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?If you don't have effective strategies in your communications ministry, there is a very high probability that you will always live a life of crisis management. You’ll jump from one crisis to the next until you burnout. I’ve lived it myself, and I’ve seen it happen with multiple communication leaders over the years. I don’t want that for you. Building and implementing effective strategies will lay the groundwork for a healthy and long-lasting communications ministry in your church. Want more than a how to? I'm now offering done for you strategy. Get all the details at https://www.lunchtimeheroes.co/strategyFive traits of effective strategies:An effective strategy sets clear expectationsAn effective strategy is humanEffective strategies are flexibleEffective strategies should make on-mission decisions easierAn effective strategy accomplishes it’s goal- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?This week on the podcast, we are unpacking a concept that has the potential to dramatically increase engagement in your church: a rising tide lifts all boats. We'll look at how many WNBA fans are resisting this concept (to their detriment) and hear a story of how this worked in ministry.When we communicate too specifically, we actually cause people to opt out of participation in our ministry because they don't see an opportunity for them."Come join our hunting group" is great if you are a hunter... but it's terrible for everyone who isn't a hunter.The beauty of this shift is that it is scalable, too. When you communicate your values and mission, it doesn't matter if you have one small group or 1,000. The message remains the same: being in community is important, find a group.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?Systems and ministry have a bit of a rocky relationship. Some are adamant that systems remove the human element of ministry while others see a dire need for more. So which is it?Believe it or not, having effective systems in your ministry can actually help guard you against mission drift. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?Creatives shouldn't miss deadlines.It's weird to me that this feels like a hot take, but it does. I've met many creatives that are either fine with it or blame everyone else and I've met many non-creatives who assume it's just part of the deal. You want creativity,  you get uncertainty.But that just isn't true. If missing deadlines is the only reliable part of working with creatives in your organization, it's time to solve the real problem.Go deeper with the Four Creative Cores: https://www.lunchtimeheroes.co/four-creative-coresSome unforeseen circumstances:Crisis situationsNatural disastersHealth problemsTragediesYou can build a plan for unforeseen circumstances: https://www.lunchtimeheroes.co/disaster-relief-planSystems You missed a deadlineI forgot about the projectYou need better systemsSkillsYou missed a deadlineI just can’t figure out how to accomplish this solutionYou need better systemsHeartYou missed a deadlineI have a reason as to why it’s your faultYou need to change your attitudeImaginationYou missed a deadlineI can’t think of any ideasFind sources of inspiration or bring more people into the projectDribbleBehancePinterestIf your creative ministry isn’t delivering on time results consistency, try adopting the Four Creative Cores to help you diagnose the problemTake the free assessment at HealthyChurchCreatives.com to get a head start on what the problem is. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?Micromanagement is a super challenging yet very common in creative ministry. This week on the podcast we'll look at 6 different reasons micromanagement happens and practical next step to help address it.1. Sometimes you and leadership aren’t speaking the same languageGo through the Four Creative Cores with leadership to learn how you can speak in a way that both of you understand.https://www.lunchtimeheroes.co/four-creative-cores2. Sometimes it’s personal preference Watch the mini course with your pastor on how to align your graphic design with the mission https://www.lunchtimeheroes.co/get-your-graphic-design-on-mission3. Sometimes it’s not understanding the role of comm Develop a clear project workflow to guide every project. This helps understanding happen. https://www.lunchtimeheroes.co/the-healthy-communications-ministry-blueprint https://www.lunchtimeheroes.co/how-projects-work4. Sometimes it’s an inability to delegate (and typically too busy to step into the details) Guide the feedback process to be more focused on mission than opinion https://www.lunchtimeheroes.co/mission-minded-critique-checklist 5. Sometimes it’s ministry insecurityConsider how your strategies and policies can address cultural or spiritual issues.https://www.lunchtimeheroes.co/brand-strategy6. Sometimes it is a control issueCheck out the free mini course on building an effective portfolio for creative ministryhttps://www.lunchtimeheroes.co/how-to-set-yourself-up-for-success-when-applying-for-a-creative-church-job- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?When you are overloaded with work, the last thing you want to entertain is a project that doesn't move the mission of the church forward. But how can you tell the difference between something being mission critical or personal preference?Unfortunately, you can't. And to be honest, Comm shouldn't be the judge of that anyway.But the problem still needs to be solved, so let's solve it.5 steps to better supporting ministry:1. Align with leadership Where does leadership want you to invest your time–event promotion or event support?If comm isn’t communicating, no one is. If you aren’t supporting events, the ministry leaders, staff, or volunteers are.2. Land on a planProvide event support as part of your promotional plan. Don't have one? Learn how to build one here: https://www.lunchtimeheroes.co/promotion-plan3. Formalize the planShare the plan with department leaders and anyone else on the team who might be frustrated or stressed about the changes. 4. Support ministry leadersEquip ministry leaders for success. - Create a Canva plan for everyone on staff- Offer regular trainings to help staff learn and grow - Here's one that might help get things started: https://www.lunchtimeheroes.co/3-design-secrets-that-will-save-ministry-leaders-hours-of-time- Connect them with a list of approved vendors that will help make their creation easier- Create a merch shop for your church that they can use to order items for their events: https://thechurch.shop/lunchtimeheroes/Evaluate Check in with ministry leaders every 3-6 months to see how things are working.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?What you can control:What you investWhere you invest–identify how where you have opportunities to improve at healthychurchcreatives.comHow you invest–learn more about the Four Creative Cores (Systems, Skills, Imagination, and Heart) at https://www.lunchtimeheroes.co/four-creative-coresStarting from scratch? Check out the Healthy Communications Ministry Blueprint at https://www.lunchtimeheroes.co/the-healthy-communications-ministry-blueprintWhat you can’t control:What God decides to do with your investment- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?There is no silver bullet: ultimately your pastor will either embrace this or they won’t.But, there are things you can do to make it easy and attractive to plan ahead.1. Identify projects where planning ahead would be most helpful and initiate the first meetingCreate an annual calendar with alerts that remind you when you should start the planning process. Then bring that up with your pastor. 2. Manage reality Recognize that everything won’t be perfect. Unrealistic expectations will only lead to more frustration.3. Find or develop tools that help make planning easier The Sermon Series Development Plan: https://www.lunchtimeheroes.co/weekend-series-development-guideDownload it and send it to your pastor. Frame it not as “the solution”, but a potential help for them.Follow up with a conversation. Call out how planning ahead helps you and other support ministries4. Call out “plan ahead” wins when they happen. Non planners usually can’t see where planning helps.5. Do as much of the planning work as you can. You can't expect non-planners to be planners. Look for ways to help drive organization and planning.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?When someone asks "who should manage this – communications or the ministry leader", there's usually more to the story. This week on the podcast, I want to give you six questions I ask to get below the surface.If you don't go deeper when this question is asked, you won't be able to equip your ministry team with the right tools to solve the real problem. Where does this issue show up?Social MediaGraphic Design (last minute project, but not always)Video projectsWhat are the real issues behind this question?Comm not delivering (take health assessment at healthychurchcreatives.com)Missing deadlines - systemsNot producing quality work - skillsMinistry leader has a different vision - heart or controlMinistry wants more than the org is willing or able to allocate - Internal resources can’t support the ministry requestMinistry wants to minister to the people of their ministryQuestions you can ask to discover the real problemWhat problem are you trying to solve by managing this?Is there a better way to accomplish your goal?Have you developed a strategy around this?How do you plan to sustain this long term?What is the downside of Comm managing this?What is the downside of Ministry managing this?- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?This week on the podcast we'll look at some of the practical arguments as to why creative ministry matters for your church.Our culture speaks a visual languageToo much information requires organization (communications does that)Strategic communication helps information be heardEffective communication helps us shepherd- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?From a theological prospective, beauty is important! God is a creative God. Look at the creation account in Genesis 1God created mankind in his own image.We are creative As image bearers, we are creative.Ephesians 2:10 describes us a “his workmanship”. When we come to know Christ we are described as a “new creation” in 2 Corinthians 5:17.Genesis 35:30-35Then Moses said to the Israelites, “See, the Lord has chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, 31 and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills— 32 to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, 33 to cut and set stones, to work in wood and to engage in all kinds of artistic crafts. 34 And he has given both him and Oholiab son of Ahisamak, of the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach others. 35 He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as engravers, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple and scarlet yarn and fine linen, and weavers—all of them skilled workers and designers.Creativity is not just a part of who God is, it’s also a means through which He works.We should care about beautyIf God is beautiful, we as Christians should care deeply about beauty.“As God is infinitely the greatest being, so He is allowed to be infinitely the most beautiful and excellent. And all the beauty to be found throughout the whole creation is but the reflection of the diffused beams of that Being who hath an infinite fullness of brightness and glory.”- Johnathan Edwards, The Nature of True Virtuehe war with cultureWe live in a culture that values pragmatism and excess over beauty. Too many churches have aligned with this. They are either devoid of beauty in the name of pragmatism, or are consumed with self indulgent excess. Neither extreme reflects God.Beauty and faith: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/christian-theology-beauty-demands-noticed/- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?One of the most difficult questions to answer in ministry is "should I leave my job". I find that some are too quick to leave at the first sign of tension, while others stay in an unhealthy situation for much too long. How do you know when to leave or when to go?This week on the podcast I'll walk you through the conversation I typically have when someone is considering stepping out of their current role in creative ministry.Do you want to leave or do you want to make where you are better?Are doors opening for you? What are the pros and cons of those opportunities?If you had to stay, what would you do to address the frustration you face?Identify the specific problems and work toward solving them.- Find help with the Four Creative Cores: https://www.lunchtimeheroes.co/four-creative-coresWhat if you have people problems?Seek restoration - have the hard conversations for the purpose of seeking unityBring issues to leadershipListen to their adviceSeek counsel outside your churchInternal voices are often biased. Talk with your spouse or close friendsPray about itRemember that your identity is found in Christ, not in your job- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?If you've served in a creative ministry where unhealthy tendencies haven't been address, you will find yourself at the point where everyone assumes every problem is because of your team.It's not a logical conclusion, but it's a common conclusion. If you find yourself here, this week's episode is all about the steps you can take to restore your creative ministry. 1. Identify where you areAlways start with assessment. It's important to remove emotion from your assessment, so using an unbiased tool like the free creative ministry health assessment at HealthyChurchCreatives.com will help you an unbiased perspective. Key questions to ask:Are you the problem?Are you hitting all of your deadlines?Are you communicating clearly?Do ministry leaders always have visibility into their projects?How are your systems - specifically project management?2. Define the FutureClearly define the future state that you are aspiring toward.3. Plot your courseOnce you have clarity about where you want to go, map the steps needed to achieve the desired transformation.4. Rally your teamCast vision with your teamDescribe where things wereCast vision as to where you want them to beUnpack why this is importantTalk through the tactical steps needed to get there5. Invite others to participateBring ministry leaders into the processApologize for the negative impact these things have had on their ministryShare your vision for the futureInvite them to help you build it by extending grace as you rebuildAsk if there are other ways you can help them6. Evaluate along the wayCheck in with your team regularly to evaluateHow is this working from your perspective?Check in with leaders regularly to assess - how are we doing at taking steps toward where we want to be? Anything you are seeing that can make things more effective?- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?This week on the podcast I'll be answering the question: How do you prioritize which announcements to give and in what venue?The key to accomplishing this is building a promotional plan. If you want guidance building a promotional plan that is compatible with your church, check out The Healthy Communications Ministry Blueprint available in the Healthy Creative Ministry group on Skool. This course includes a 26 page workbook and 15 video sessions that walks you through building a Promotional Plan for your church.Check out the case study of the 3 + 1 Promotional Plan here: https://www.lunchtimeheroes.co/promotion-planThe first step to building a promotional plan is identifying your church's communication channels. List all your channels (internal and external) and decide how to use each for big, medium, or small events. This helps clarify what you have to work with and when to leverage each channel.From here, you can choose one of three approaches:Relevance-Based Plan: Events that apply to 50%+ of the congregation get more promotion.Challenge: Too many exceptions erode the strategy. For example, if 65% of your congregation is women, men’s events might not qualify. If the percentage drops too low, too many events qualify, overwhelming your channels.Event-Size Plan: Larger events get more promotion.Challenge: Ministry leaders often overestimate event attendance to qualify for promotion. New initiatives struggle because they lack attendance history, favoring existing events over innovation.Mission-Driven Plan: Events that align with your church’s mission get prioritized. This is the most effective approach because it ensures focus on what truly matters.To create a mission-driven plan, ask these questions:Does this support the mission?Does this prepare us for the mission?Does this display the mission?This leads to clear, strategic tiers for promotion which helps you prioritize events that move your church’s mission forward—without vague decision-making or unnecessary hurdles.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?Leading change can be exhausting. Especially when you are up against change resistant leaders. This week on the podcast, I talk through four things you can do to navigate this situation well.Learn about their concernsCare about their past experiencesOften resistance is born from a bad previous experience that they had or that they’ve heard about. Make it clear how this aligns with the mission of the ministry or the churchLead with “I think we can accomplish the mission by…” as opposed to “this new technology can really help us…”Accept that you might be wrong There are many things that we are zealous about today that might not matter tomorrow. Those who have been in ministry longer than you likely know that because they’ve seen it happen. Seek wisdom.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?If you wake up one morning and realize your creative ministry doesn't have the best reputation, it's possible to turn things around. This week on the podcast I'm sharing 12 different adjustments I've made over the years that have helped lead teams from a bad reputation to a great one.12 things you can do to improve the reputation of your creative ministryPray for the people you work with > move your heart in a good directionApologize for times you’ve made ministry harderListen before you speakBe a conductor, not the world’s best oboe playerInvite others into creationBe willing to experiment (and try someone else’s idea)Be gracious when something doesn’t workFind ways to encourage others (I’m excited about your next event, You are such a great fit for this ministry, etc).Recognize that you don’t need to have all the answersAsk for feedbackParticipate in the ministry of your churchBe proactive about serving (don’t wait for ministry leaders to come to you, go to them)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?Welcome to Season 3 of The Healthy Creative Ministry Podcast!This new season introduces a new format: one question, one answer. And I'm going as deep as the topic demands.What are your questions about communications ministry? Let me know here: https://healthy-creative-ministry-questions.paperform.co/Download the Mission Minded Critique Checklist:https://www.lunchtimeheroes.co/mission-minded-critique-checklistThis week's question: How can I give and receive criticism well?Remember who you are Genesis 1:26Matthew 10:29-31Romans 3:23Romans 5:8You are created in the image of GodYou were sought outYou are loved2. Point to purpose, not preferenceWhat is the main goal of this piece?Do these changes prevent that from happening?If no, you don’t need to fight for it.If yes, make your case.Ultimately, fight for unity over preference3. Is it true?Truth delivered without love is still true.Have a conversation about it - explain how you felt (Steven story)Seek unityValidate the claims from others you trust4. Assume the bestThey believe this is the best idea for ministry success- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?When we invest a lot of energy into making plans, it's only natural for us to be disappointed when things don't go the way we expect. Our response to situations like this can help us identity issues with our hearts–specifically related to idolatry. This week on the podcast, we'll look at a few passages that help us get to know some of the characteristics of idolatry and how it can creep into our lives as church communicators if we aren't careful.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?As we enter 2024, we have the opportunity to be intentional with the decisions we make. Rather than coming up with resolutions that we won't be able to sustain, consider a shift in your mindset toward productivity.Look at the proactivity of Jesus:" For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” - Luke 19:10How can we do this?Be proactive with a plan - Check out The Healthy Church Communications BlueprintBe proactive in our relationships - Initiate conversations with leadership and ministry leadersBe proactive in our grace to those outside our church - Give freely to those outside the church and make participation in the church as simple as possible- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?As we enter the final push toward Christmas, we'll quickly turn our eyes toward 2024. I want to encourage you to hold you plans loosely, and make them reasonable. Because:Many plans are in a man’s heart, But the counsel of the LORD will stand.- Proverbs 19:21 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?Amidst busy season, those in creative ministry tend to live in the epicenter of stress. This week on the podcast, we'll look at 2 Corinthians 1 and be reminded of the opportunity we have to comfort others amidst challenging seasons.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?This week on the podcast we look at Psalm 95 and the connection between thankfulness and worship. As you navigate a seemingly unending todo list this Christmas season, don't neglect being thankful. And not just "thanks for your help", I mean deep and genuine thankfulness. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?In this episode of the podcast we're digging into what makes up a creative ministry. If you are starting the process of building a new creative ministry from scratch or you are wanting to make sure you know where to focus your efforts as you work to bring health to your existing creative ministry, this episode will help you know where to look.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?If you've ever felt like there isn't enough time to get everything done, it might be worth taking another look at how God works. Believe it or not, you have all the time you need. It might just be that you are trying to do too much too quickly.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?For the church communications leaders out there, decision fatigue is real. It seems like a new "must use" strategy emerges every week. It feels like it's impossible to make a good decision for our church.This week on the podcast, we'll look at how some perspective can help us find peace amidst all the decisions and a practical way to make smart decisions.Link to the Decision Making Workflow: https://www.lunchtimeheroes.co/past-resources- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.

What’s your question about communications?If you've ever built a brand strategy for your church only to watch ministry leaders regularly ignore it, you aren't alone! But the solutions isn't to just be frustrated about it. The solution is to talk with them about it.This week on the podcast, you'll learn four different ways to communicate the value of a brand strategy to your ministry leaders.Parable video: https://youtu.be/_AUG6bj0TzYBrand transition mentioned in this episode: https://www.lunchtimeheroes.co/case-studies/brand-strategy- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lunchtime Heroes exists to help you build a healthy creative ministry. Here's how:Join the Christian Creative group on SkoolLearn how to bridge the gap between creatives and leadership with the book, Watch Your Language!Get in-the-trenches help for critical seasons with Interim Communications Leadership.