A few weeks ago I heard a Pastor say that I needed to visit their website for some information. I thought, “Yes! A pastor is promoting their website!” and it was about something that actually interested me. Before I would forget it, I pulled my phone out to discover the information. And...
Your congregation visits your website more than your community will. But both audiences are important. And where they look on your website is critical since both audiences look for different reasons. Often your congregation clicks on your staff (or leadership) page to identify who’s in charge, additional personal details, and how to directly...
What exactly is a church brand? It’s more than your logo — although your visual brand is the “outfit” your church brand wears. So what is it then? It’s the controlled promise (or story) that is consistently spoken so your congregation understands why they attend. It should be compelling, needed, and relevant....
A church recently lamented that they only have a 14% open rate for their emails. Plus their click-through rate was extremely low. Their church communicator was wondering, “is it worth the effort?” It’s a great question. It’s a bigger issue though. Much like a parent who’s telling their teenager something, if the teen...
Interestingly, in order to effectively communicate, the church needs to stop talking before the congregation (or community) stops listening. Or we’re just wasting our time! It’s crazy how short the average attention span has gotten all while we drone on and on. Here are 5 (somewhat unexpected) locations that deserve a good hearty...
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...
Easter’s has come and spring is hopefully taking hold near you. New life is everywhere (especially as we emphasize the Gospel). Now, it’s time to resurrect your church’s website. Please! If you created your website (and it still looks similar) more than 3 years ago, it’s dying. And if you’re not updating your...
I grew up in the church; you probably did too. But the sobering news is that about a third of our communities have no connection with a church. Does that mean 2/3s are fully connected? No. We know that even though someone knows about church doesn’t mean they go to church. And...
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...
