...to a cool logo. Let the conversation and sharing begin here as all the young groups (children? youth? college? young adults?) at Bradley begin to form distinct identities that will be attractive to our friends and loved ones!
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
What's in a name...or logo...or slogan??
The transformation from a crudely hand-drawn sketch...
...to a cool logo. Let the conversation and sharing begin here as all the young groups (children? youth? college? young adults?) at Bradley begin to form distinct identities that will be attractive to our friends and loved ones!
...to a cool logo. Let the conversation and sharing begin here as all the young groups (children? youth? college? young adults?) at Bradley begin to form distinct identities that will be attractive to our friends and loved ones!
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Since Bradley UMC has a group of seniors called "Hilltoppers" I wondered about the possibility of using "Hillclimbers" as an identity of the young adult group....what are your thoughts?? New ideas?? Please share them!!!
Do we really need to sell God? Through our actions, kind words, and open hearts, people will notice...
Yep, I agree. I believe you misunderstand, but thanks for your comment. Always welcomed! Peace!
"God-powerful identities that will be attractive to our friends and loved ones!"
I don't know..you see this statement leads one to believe that we need to somehow make God into a catchy phrase, title or slogan, like you mentioned. I don't if it is in order to sound cool or what?! But I believe your goal in this is to make it more appealing to the outsider, and inherently that is selling God, whether you mean to or not. Why does our society feel the need to sugarcoat God? For one, we could never describe God well enough. I believe Jesus said, "I AM."
-j
I still think we have a basic misunderstanding and perhaps I worded my origianl post improperly. It's the actual group that needs to have a catchy phrase...not God per say, but I am looking for names that will tie into a "Christian" or "United Methodist" understanding (perhaps even a Biblical tie-in). Perhaps, I worded it wrongly, but it's a blog...more random thinking than thought out, well researched, theological dissertations (if you're not familiar with blogs). I would love to not have to have catchy phrases or slogans, but mainline denominations are already under attack and being eaten alive by independent churches that are truly packaging God, marketing God, marketing their church and Jesus to a very consumer-driven market (predominantly those under the age of 35). I've been to ample worship services or events at churches like these (and have many friends involved with these churches) and there you will find little to no theological depth or exegetical study. I don't at all sugarcoat God (and if you want to get to know me you'll discover that), but I recognize the very real need that mainline churches have to "buy into" some degree of "society" if they want to get people into their doors so they can THEN teach, show and demonstrate God's word and Christ's teachings - and if that means creating a group like "Fusion", then so be it. (However, that might not mean anything to you since I don't know if you're from the Greenfield area or not.) I carry my own frustrations similar to what you voice here about the church and sugarcoating God; however, it's hard to not look across the fence and see many more people standing there because of excessive "sugarcoating." So, my job as a Christian leader is to lead by example and I honestly believe that at some point in time that might mean recognizing the good in what someone else has to offer, but I also earnestly believe it can be done and practiced well within the confines of Scripture, Tradition, Reason and Experience.
Yep, actually I am quite familiar with blogs and I do live in Greenfield. I know, it's kind of crazy...
I believe that there are more effective ways, other than slogans, mottos, or catchy phrases that would get people to come to church. How about building relationships? I know, it is kind of a novel idea and all... People aren't going to listen to anything you say unless you have that relationship with them. Most likely, if they have turned from the church, they have been fed enough crap over the years that they probably just need someone to be real with them...
I totally agree and not to burst your bubble, but I'm doing that too!
A thought has just come to me...we're in need of some adults to be strategically matched with the youth in the congregation to act as "mentors." There would be some programming around the group, but it would basically rely upon the mentor and/or mentee to set things up. If you are an adult, would this interest you?? You don't even have to be involved at Bradley UMC...if you would like to more about the program, I can get you those details too. Thanks!!! Peace!
Technically, I am an adult. Well, actually, I am only in my very early 20s and so, I don't think that I would be the best choice to do this. Thanks for the invitation though.
-j.
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