Church Communications
The big lesson from the Facebook Crash of October 2021
On October 4, 2021, Facebook, the largest social network in the world went offline for the bulk of the day. So, church communicators and pastors, what lesson did we learn?
The 4 *Required Elements of a Communication Request
Bad communication requests are the reason for many problems for communication teams. Bad info in equals bad info out. Let’s talk about the four elements of a good request.
6 Things Social Media Sucks At
Social can be an amazing tool for connecting with people or it can be the root cause of most of the world’s problems. But it’s good at some things too.
Chemistry: Working as a Team
Every good team needs good chemistry. It’s an intangible that can only be built when teammates do these things.
Bad Teammates and Good Work
Of course, I know YOU haven’t ever been a bad teammate, but you’ve probably worked with one. Seen one on TV? Many of us wonder what it takes to be a good teammate, but we know a bad one when we see it. Unfortunately, we never see it when it might be us. This blog tells you four areas to work on so you can be a great teammate!
Announcement Fajitas: Talking about events without talking about events on social media
It’s hard to avoid posting announcements on social media. But if you have to do it (and most of us do), then what’s the best way to do it? This week’s blog will give you the recipe for some awesome Social Media Announcement Fajitas!
Planning a month of social media in 20 minutes
When you plan social media, can you create a month’s worth of social media in less than 20 minutes? We can. Here’s how.
The 4 Biggest Issues Facing Church Communicators
There are four big issues facing church communicators today. They are big-picture problems that affect all the little pictures. Get these under control for 2021!
Trollslaying in Wartime
The trolls we’re seeing now are unlike the typical internet troll. They are armored, extra mean, and more difficult to deal with than ever. Here’s how to handle them.
The Negatives of Nepotism in the Church
Want to know how to mine your pastor’s sermon for fresh social media posts every week? I’ll give you some things to look for in the service that make it easy.
Building Social Posts From Your Pastor’s Notes
Want to know how to mine your pastor’s sermon for fresh social media posts every week? I’ll give you some things to look for in the service that make it easy.
Doomscrolling and our mental health
Ready for a new pandemic inside the pandemic? It’s called Doomscrolling and it’s seriously contributing negativity to our mental health. This blog explores what it is and how you can take a few easy steps to combat it and be much happier!
Writing Captivating Captions for Social Media Posts
Don’t mail it in on the caption! It’s a huge part of motivation and context for your social media post. Here are a few tips for writing great captions on social.
The 5 Must-Haves for a Church Website
A church website is so important right now. These are 5 must-haves for a church website right now that can make a difference when it comes to helping visitors connect.
5 Ways Communicators can Support Pastors Right Now
Right now, it kinda sucks to be a pastor. For nearly 18 years, I was in pastoral ministry. The job is emotionally and mentally demanding even without a global pandemic and a massive civil rights movement happening.
Recognizing Bias in Online News Media
Recognizing bias in online news media today requires a lot of patience and diligence. It’s a responsibility we cannot continue taking lightly. This is what I’m learning about recognizing bias in the news.
Don’t Go Back to Church
Don’t go back to church! Before you decide to open up your building, make sure you are thinking clearly about the culture shift that has taken place and have a plan for it.
Identifying a Logical Fallacy when Arguing on Social Media
If you’re going to pastor in online discussions, you’re going to have to argue a little. These logical fallacies are common on social media and should be looked for and squashed when they rear their ugly head.
Dear white people…
Being addressed as “white people” used to make me angry. Not anymore. I think we need to have a real talk.
6 Surprising Takeaways on Instagram in the Church from The InstaSummit
Six surprising takeaways about Instagram and the Church I took away from The InstaSummit.
Internal Communication: Becoming CEO of knowing what the heck is going on
You can have the best communications strategy in the world and still fail. Why? Because your internal communication is poor. Let’s talk about how to make your internal communication strong so that your external communication can be too!
6 Observations about the Modern Church in Crisis Mode
I’ve learned and observed a few things about the church during this time of lockdown that I hope will catapult us into the next era of Christian faith.
The 10 Commandments of Zoom Video Conferencing Meetings
We’re all using Zoom much more which has caused us to realize one thing: We don’t know much about video conferencing etiquette!
Coaching your staff to become digital communications pros
Now is the time to coach your staff to become social media pros. I’ll give you some pointers and resources to help them win while at home!