Ebola Outbreak Offers Lessons for Crisis Communications
One year ago when the first Americans – Nancy Writebol of SIM and Dr. Kent Brantly of Samaritan’s Purse – contracted Ebola, the drama captured America’s attention for months. Emory Hospital in Atlanta successfully treated Writebol and Brantly. Dr. Rick Sacra of SIM also became sick with Ebola and later recovered at the University of […]
The Samaritan Women Leads Charge Against Sex Trafficking
The United Nations is sponsoring World Day against Trafficking in Persons on July 30. According to the U.N., human trafficking enslaves an estimated 2.5 million people worldwide. The United States is not immune from human trafficking or sex trafficking. An estimated 100,000 children and women are sold for sex here each year. The average age […]
EBOLA Crisis Coverage Continues with Approaching Anniversary and New Cases
Nearly one year after the Ebola outbreak infected several Americans, InChrist Communications (ICC) continues to service media outlets around the world. Interest in the anniversary is building, and infections are rising again in West Africa. During the height of the 2014 crisis, ICC client and mission agency SIM received 30,000 media mentions and placements, with […]
‘Roaming Catholics’ Aims to Bridge Gap between Protestants and Catholics
A new book and study guide, Roaming Catholics, was released by former Catholic and noted evangelical pastor Ken Behr helps bridge the gap between Protestants and Catholics and is becoming an “invaluable resource” to help Christians understand church history. Xpyria Press has published “Roaming Catholics: Ending the Wandering to Embrace the Wonder” and “Roaming Catholics Study Guide” […]
TechSoup and Adobe Make Major Software Offer to Nonprofits
TechSoup Offers Deep Discounts for Non-Profit Organizations TechSoup an information technology nonprofit and InChrist Communications client, is offering all nonprofits including those that are faith-based, unlimited licenses for the Adobe Creative Cloud software at deep discounts for both Windows and Mac OS platforms. The offer includes a “collection of creative design desktop applications, mobile apps, and services for designing, […]
SCOTUS Same-sex Marriage Ruling Has Implications for Ministry Organizations
Faith-based Organizations Need Action Plan for Challenges As fallout from the recent Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage is beginning, faith-based organizations are starting to come to grips with the ruling’s ramifications. The Alliance Defending Freedom offers two key takeaways from the ruling. The Supreme Court said nothing good or bad about same-sex marriage. While […]
Effective Ministry Communication Begins in ‘Jerusalem’
When Jesus gave his disciples the Acts 1:8 evangelism mandate regarding “Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and the ends of the earth,” he laid out a plan to saturate the globe with the gospel. Learn and model your faith first in your “Jerusalem,” he taught – even as Jesus himself did in Galilee – and then launch […]
Be Proactive To Get Positive Reaction From Media
As a seasoned PR firm, InChrist Communications knows how important it is to develop and maintain healthy, proactive relationships with the media to get a positive reaction from media. Journalists are bombarded with multiple story requests each day, and if they can put a name, face and a relationship to your communications, they will be […]
Don’t be a ‘hireling. Learn your ministry’s DNA!
At InChrist Communications, I believe you cannot be an effective servant of the Lord and his work unless you are fully invested in those you serve. Learn your ministry’s DNA. The heart of ICC is to help others grow in Christ and find their God-given message. The key to doing this is to truly know […]
Christian Security Network
Case Study: InChrist Communications worked with Christian Security Network to promote their annual report. Client: Christian Security Network Project: Promotion of Christian Security Network’s annual “Crimes against Christian Organizations Report” Objective: To generate awareness of the report and the ministry, and position its founder, Jeffrey Hawkins as a subject matter expert. Results: InChrist Communications achieved the […]
