Creating a video or website video full of faith-centered content is vital to any church. People often head to church websites to glean from the information provided. They want to learn, and they want to grow. What if you could give the people what they want by...
Church Communication
Finding a Niche as a Church Leader and Local Church
A key leadership aspect that can greatly impact a ministry is finding a niche - a discovered thought area where you can flourish and become an expert. This focus is more effective than it is to know “a little something” about everything. People pursue experts. Every...
Worship Facility Podcast: Write Above the Noise – 4 Keys to Developing Compelling Content in Your Communication
The digital age with its increased demand for content has placed an incredible burden on church communications and media teams. With the average person exposed to 4,000 to 10,000 ads per day, messaging in all forms requires skillful writing to land on the radar of our...
10 Tips for Producing Your Church Podcast
If you’re considering starting a podcast with your church, these tips are a great place to get you started
Discover the Leadership and Management Training Sessions at CFX!
Each of the three days of this year's Church Facilities Expo, to be held in Dallas October 9-11, will have a full schedule of sessions of interest to pastors, executive pastors, and leadership teams at churches of all sizes. The sessions, covering a wide variety of...
Church Management Systems: What a Church Must Communicate
Using a church management system (ChMS) can greatly enhance communication within a church community. But remember, it’s a two-way system that requires your members and you to engage with it. Here are some tips to effectively use a ChMS for communication in your church...
Four Important Reasons Every Church Needs a Thread
Create a thread of 3-5 words that describe what you’d like your perception to be. You need a thread!
7 Essential Rules for an Effective Church Greeters Ministry
The church greeters ministry is essential for every church. Why? Because your congregation needs to feel a welcoming community. A church greeter ministry spreads hospitable people throughout the entire church as part of an effective first impressions ministry. Think...
Preaching to Personas (why you can’t preach to everyone)
Jesus, in His earthly ministry, couldn’t preach to everyone; so, He practiced preaching to personas. He knew His local audience! And then, what He said reached a greater audience. Can you preach to everyone? No. You need to know your local audience, get their...
Listen Technologies Celebrates 25 Years Of Providing Exceptional Listening Experiences
Listen Technologies Corporation, a leading provider of advanced wireless listening solutions, will mark a milestone anniversary on June 4, celebrating 25 years of helping people hear clearly. Listen Technologies offers assistive listening and communication solutions...
CFX is Looking for Communication and Team Development Speakers
The 2023 Church Facilities Expo (CFX) is looking for church leaders who are passionate about helping others! Come share your tips and strategies that will help attendees build their skills and training so they can focus more on their mission and less on the...
The Value of Online Ministry
From websites, email lists, and online check-in systems to streaming services, text lines, and the emergence of virtual reality, the expressions of online ministry continue to multiply. Tech trends and developments come with their own problems, yet they also...
How and Why to Start Your Own Church Podcast
Podcasts have become an increasingly popular way to share information and ideas and to make a global impact. Before we talk about the how, let's talk about the why. In this article, we will explore some of the reasons why churches should consider starting a podcast,...
4 Communication Essentials: Be Ready for 2023
Getting your church communication essentials accomplished before the end of 2022 is critical. Why? Effective communication rises and falls on how well you know your audience. So, what are the communication essentials for your church? Establishing a foundation to know...
The Metaverse & The Church
How in the world can the metaverse be a place for churches to connect with people? It may be a more viable option than you think!
Discovering Your Voice for Communicating Online
By Dr. Jen Bennett Knowing your church's voice and then sharing that voice confidently online can feel scary and difficult. Maybe you find yourself asking questions like: How do we know what our voice is or what it should be?Why do we need a voice?Where do we...
Just as I Am (4): Helping Others Grow More Secure in Church Community Life
Did you ever stop to think about it? The quality of our church community has a profound impact on the individuals we minister to. Securely attached communities will shape the internal world of church members, their spiritual formation, and, over time, the...
Why Focus Groups Are the Essential Communications Tool
Discover exactly what focus groups are and how they can benefit your church’s growth and impact in your congregation and community.
Going From No Online, to Online, to Actively Online
Going from no online presence to requiring an online presence isn’t an easy thing. See how one Maryland church grew their online ministry during the pandemic.
Healthy Venting as a Staff
We’ve all inappropriately handled our emotions at work. We’ve either stifled our feelings when we should’ve shared them, or we’ve spewed emotions when we should’ve stayed silent. Below are six best practices that have helped me vent in a constructive manner as an...
CFX Introduces Pre-Conference Masterclasses
We know that when you attend CFX’s conference & expo, one of your goals is to expand your knowledge base and skill levels. That’s why we created CFX Masterclasses this year! The masterclasses will each be held on Monday, October 24 at 1:00 PM and will last 4...