Managing your church's social media properly will help connect with your congregation and community. There are many social media tools to help you with this monumental task. This isn’t an exhaustive list but it will help you get started (search for more “social media...
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...
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...
If you’re considering starting a podcast with your church, these tips are a great place to get you started
Create a thread of 3-5 words that describe what you’d like your perception to be. You need a thread!
Have you ever been in a building and seen a list of events or announcements on a TV monitor or other device? Maybe even something as simple as the WiFi password or an inspirational quote? For many first-time guests, digital signage makes a first impression. But,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Discover exactly what focus groups are and how they can benefit your church’s growth and impact in your congregation and community.
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...
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...
There are more than 95 million photos and videos shared on Instagram every day (GeekWire). In a world so oversaturated with photos and visual designs, what makes your ministry’s photos and graphics stand out in a way that captures both the heart of your local church...
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...
Your church website may be your biggest outreach tool; are you using it to the fullest capacity?
Televangelist and author Joel Osteen always start his sermons off with a good story. Some commercials don't show the product they're selling until at the end-- once the story is told. Even a good marketer will tell you a story before they try to get you to buy...
Video is such a great way to communicate with your church or congregation. Here are some simple tips to create videos at little to no cost.