Mark MacDonald Archives - The Baptist Paper

Ready for 2026? Digital shifts that will redefine ministry

November 17, 2025

2026 will be the year church communication either leaps forward or quietly falls behind.

AI and your church: 4 practical prompts to start using this week

November 3, 2025

Artificial Intelligence isn’t replacing church communicators, it’s simply helping the good ones work smarter. Tools like ChatGPT (and similar) can become a creative ministry partner

Did Jesus have a brand? Yes. Why your Church should too

September 14, 2025

If you think branding is too corporate for the Church, you’re not alone. Many pastors resist this idea until they realize Jesus was the ultimate example of branding done right.

First person: Why people really pick a church

August 7, 2025

Pastors, your community is full of people quietly searching for a church home. But not everyone is looking for the same reason.

First person: Why no one’s listening to your church and how to fix it

July 16, 2025

You’re leading. You’re preaching. You’re promoting. But still… it feels like no one’s really listening. That’s not just frustrating; it’s exhausting.

6 ways to get more families to your summer events

June 6, 2025

Your church can be known this summer for something exciting, fun and life-changing — but only if you promote it with strategy, consistency and heart.

5 ways to engage students during the summer break

May 8, 2025

By implementing some communication strategies, planning and brand development, you can maintain student connections throughout the break while allowing yourself some breathing space, too.