Mark MacDonald

09/09/2026

To be known for telling the truth, you won’t mind questions.

Known for lying? You’ll hate any challenge.

09/09/2026

CFX 2026 is next week in Birmingham!

I’m excited to be there, meet many ministry leaders, and talk about something every church needs to understand:

SEARCH HAS CHANGED. PEOPLE HAVEN’T.

Google’s changing. AI’s changing. How people find churches is changing.

But here’s what hasn’t changed:

Clarity helps people find you.

What’s that looks like? I’ll show you in my session.

If you’re coming, come say hello!👋

And if you’re not… start getting clearer about what your church is known for. It’s going to matter more than ever.

See you in Birmingham

👉🏻 Church Facilities Conference & Expo

09/08/2026

What if 2,000 yrs ago, someone handed you a ticket to watch Jesus carry His cross to Golgotha? 😳

Would you have gone?

Would you have been able to watch?

Would you have understood what you were witnessing?

We got tickets 🎟️ 🎟️

Tammy and I’ve been invited as Influencer VIPs to a special pre-release screening of THE CHOSEN: Season 6 today, with the climactic episode depicting the crucifixion.

We’ve supported The Chosen since its early seasons, but this feels different. We know how the story ends, yet there is something sobering about watching Jesus walk toward the cross.

Season 6 begins streaming on Prime Video Nov 15.

Then, in March, Jesus’ final hours will come to theater in a global release from Amazon MGM Studios.

We’re honored to get an early glimpse.

But the crucifixion isn’t ultimately a story about death.

It’s the story of the greatest sacrifice EVER made... and the hope that came 3 days later.

The cross was necessary.

And the empty tomb changed everything.

👉🏻 Salvation? Talk to me. I have free “tickets” (found in the Bible) 🎟️🎟️

09/07/2026

Pastor, preaching to a room and preaching to a camera are two different skills.

Online, people can leave with one click. Attention works differently. Feedback arrives differently.

That means your preaching may need to adjust for the audience watching from home.

Here are 3 important differences between preaching IRL and preaching online.

Pastor, there are differences between preaching in a room and preaching online. You understand, because the last few years have been a challenge! For hundreds of years we’ve been communicating to people, in real life (IRL), in a room. Growing that audience has been a challenge throughout our histo...

09/07/2026

If you swim really far out there you’d hit the Bahamas. Or Morocco 😳

Happy Labor Day. Be known for rest. So God and you can make a big splash this fall.

09/06/2026

“Vague churches don’t change lives”

You need clarity. Be clear about the Bible. About the Gospel. About yourself.

Can you describe your church in 5 words or less? That’s clarity.

Don’t labor in vain.

Clear churches lead to the transformation that only Jesus brings.

09/04/2026

If someone needs 3 clicks, 2 guesses, and a prayer 🙏🏻 to figure out your church website…

You’ve got a clarity problem 😄

Your website should:
- Feel simple
- Sound clear
- Guide people naturally

Because your website is often: your first impression.

Make it work.

09/04/2026

What a colorful church feature wall.

Beautiful. Makes you think 🤔

Be known for love. What kind of love? Love like Jesus.

Are you willing? It’s a (very) high standard.

09/03/2026

Your next first-time guest may discover your church through social media.

What they'll find matters.

Every post shapes perception, builds trust, and gives people a glimpse of your church before they ever walk through your doors.

These 5 practical church social media tips will help small churches communicate with greater purpose, connect more effectively with their community, and make every post count.

Discover five practical church social media tips that help small churches build engagement, reach more people, and communicate consistently.

09/03/2026

So many questions. 38 yrs why 1988 is NOT when the Rapture will happen.

“But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only.” Matt 24:36

Jesus IS coming again. Be ready.

And… be known for reading the Bible before stating (or printing) your opinion. Please.