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...
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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
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!
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!
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...
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...
Photography & Graphic Design with Purpose
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...
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?
Tell Me a Story
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...
Making a Video on a Shoestring Budget
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.
How to Talk to the Streaming Audience
Tips and tricks to make connecting with the streaming audience easier and less uncomfortable
Virtually Engaging Your Church Community, Techniques for High Value Digital Connections
At the start of the pandemic when the world shut down, churches were forced to shift standard ministry paradigms. Serving their members was of paramount importance, but they had to find new ways to reach them. Through streaming, they learned to reach new audiences...
Why “First Impressions” Matter
Are you being intentional with your hospitality? Do your guests agree?
Lancaster, PA Church Finds Solution with VOIP Phone Services Integration
Solutions for this church’s needs in paging, handset, mobile app and church management system integration
Adjusting to the New Normal with Digital Paper Signage
Watch this webinar replay to learn what makes E Ink important for today’s communication methods