So you have a website or social media account and you get content for pages and/or posts. But everything seems a bit boring and uninteresting. It’s understandable though. Why? Because most people don’t know how to write for online consumption. Every piece of content needs an improvement process before it gets posted. It...
Church is about fellowship (which by definition is social). And social media is simply a (mostly free) communication channel that has millions of potential followers on it. Because of this, it’s an excellent way to extend your ministry reach while being involved in the daily lives of your members. So why do...
It’s been several years since we realized social media is a valid means of church communication. Many have adopted Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as their channels. Some have been brave by using SnapChat, Pinterest, and Linkedin. And there are so many others! Which channels should the church be using? Surprisingly, the church should...
The big day is arriving soon. Everyone is in a full court press. Leadership is making last minute adjustments and you’ve not worked so many hours… since last Easter. So, what more needs to be done? You may be asking, “I have more things to do other than my crazy to-do list?!”....
For 30+ years I’ve worked in communication with about half that time working with websites. Over the last 10 years I’ve spent a ton of time helping others work with their websites as they’ve developed a website-centric communication hub. This past year as Communication Strategist of a statewide denomination, I’ve gotten deep...
So, your church communication isn’t working like you think it should. Perhaps your congregation attendance is shrinking or many of them don’t know about the important ministry events. Sure, it could be communication staff issues, ministry problems, bad design, a lackluster reputation, or many other issues that could be blamed. But ultimately what...
You’re busy. You juggle a ton of details and maybe even manage a group of chaotic people. And that’s in your personal life! Then you duplicate that in your ministry life and it doesn’t leave much time for anything else. On top of that, you know you should keep up with the...
Marie Kondo’s Netflix Show (Tidying Up) has been all the rage. Why? We innately like living in a decluttered space where we can find things that make us feel fulfilled. It doesn’t take a Japanese organizing consultant to discover how to do this, however her simple tips have captured the world. Let’s mirror...
I recently spoke to a church about effective church communication. In my talk, I reminded the congregation that Jesus told His disciples that we’re to be known for loving those around us. However, when the world is asked about the Church, most of them know what we’re against (and not for love...
