Chances are the audiences for your church bulletin, social media, and website are similar but not exactly the same, and they need to hear slightly different things from you. Here are some tips for segmenting your social media audiences for more targeted posts.
It’s so tempting, isn’t it? It’s new, it’s exciting, and it seems to be quite effective at doing the job. Plus, the price is right. Sure the old one was working just fine for you, but...
The COVID-19 has quickly changed almost every aspect of our lives, including our worship lives. Many churches are choosing not to hold worship services in person, but are moving online...
In my last blog post, I walked through how to decide what to post on your church’s Facebook page. This time, we’re going to dig deeper and talk about when an event or crisis is going on...
Whether you love it or hate it, social media is here to stay. Facebook started back in 2003 as more of a college/dating-type site and has turned into something much bigger that...
31:56Get insights from Rev. Bill Johnson about how your church can reach out to visitors while still respecting their privacy.
Read any number of books on church organization and evangelism, and you’ll hear some common goals. Visitors should feel at home. They should be comfortable finding their way around....
32:47Want to hear from Millennials themselves? Peter interviews young adults to hear their opinions on technology and social media. Watch our live conversation with college students about how they use soci
Have you sat in a restaurant or in a line at the DMV and just observed? Like really watched people? Are people connecting with those around them? Or are they immersed in the five-inch...
31:38A content calendar is a terrific way to stay organized when it comes to communicating, especially through social media. Learn why you should make a content calendar and also how to make one.
It seems there is a new communication channel introduced weekly, if not daily! Some have been long lived, like Facebook, and some were one-hit wonders only to fizzle out, like Vine....
Social media is an interesting paradox. On one hand, it’s really easy to use, and its strength lies in the fact that almost anyone can use it. (Not everyone should, mind you, but...
34:48We often talk about using social media for church communications, but what about using it to build individual relationships? Watch as Peter Frank talks with Pastor Donald Antor about how he uses Insta
It can be hard to give your members the spiritual care they need when so many things need to be planned during Lent! In times like this especially, we want to help you spend less time...
32:47Videos are awesome. They are a great way to easily create and push content. But Rev. Daniel Ross argues that they will not become the norm. This video was recorded live on March 1, 2018.
Peter Frank and I get along pretty well. In fact, if we ever had the chance to meet in person, I am sure we would both be more than happy to get coffee together and talk technology,...
If you’re one of the 2 billion monthly active users on Facebook, you’ve probably already figured out that it has a lot of potential for outreach and most likely already have a page for your church. Ta
24:56Join Katy Munson as she talks about a few ideas on how churches can utilize Canva for designing beautiful graphics for social media, announcements, presentations, logos, and more!
Oh Canva, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. . . . Okay, so Elizabeth Barrett Browning I am not. I do, however, have a long list of reasons why Canva is a church...
37:31Following last year’s post by Pastor Daniel Ross, here are five more ideas for sharing about Lent on social media.
Peace in Christ Jesus! Once again, the calendar flips and it is the season of Lent. This year I am trying to figure out if Ash Wednesday is going to be very romantic, or if Valentine’s...
