As a church leader, your ultimate goals are reaching your community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and keeping your congregation happy as you build ministry discipleship. Church marketing is essential for your growth though. So, focus externally on your community to...
Church Communication
Strategic Communication in a World of Information Overload
The average person receives between 100-120 emails a day. The average person bounces between seven different social networks per month. The average person sees around 10,000 ads per day. The average person sends 72 texts per day. The average millennial...
What Back to School Means to Your Church
When we think about the most anticipated events of the year for your church, Easter and Christmas are at the top of the list. Those two holidays are not only the most significant for Christians spiritually, they are also the two greatest opportunities for community...
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...
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...
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...
Stop! Church Social Media Content Requires Branding
Do you wonder if you’re wasting time on your church social media content? You could be if you’re creating random posts about various themes and events. There’s a better way. It’s called branding: Identifying what makes the content your church’s, and controlling it so...
7 Types of Faith-Based Podcasts You Need in Your Playlist as a Church Leader (with Podcast Suggestions!)
A pastor and good friend of mine often says that “When you say ‘yes’ to lead, you say ‘yes’ to learn.” Learning happens in a myriad of ways, from mentors and on-the-job experiences to conferences, books, and, yes, even podcasts. With so many growth...
3 Church Fundraising Ideas to Overcome Attention Challenges
Effective church fundraising ideas are required to capture people’s attention and have them willingly open their wallets in generosity. But there are many organizations requesting donations on a regular basis, and all those fundraising requests combine with other...
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!
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.
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...
Why Focus Groups are the Essential Church Communication Tool
CFX 2022 Adds 3 Intensive Pre-Conference Masterclasses
The Church Facilities Conference and Expo (CFX) has announced it will now feature 3 pre-conference Masterclass intensive workshops for the 2022 conference this October. CFX Masterclasses are described as an opportunity for attendees to develop essential, rapidly...
11 Clues: Your Church Website Sucks (FIX Them)
Your church website may be your biggest outreach tool; are you using it to the fullest capacity?
Visix Wins DIGI Award for Best Digital Signage Product Innovation
Visix, Inc. has been awarded a 2021 DIGI Award for their Voice Recognizer Widget for AxisTV Signage Suite in the category of Best Digital Signage Product: Innovation.