Church Communications
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!
Next Steps Classes in a Digital Age
How do you convert your Next Steps Class into a digital, online offering? I’ll take you through a process to move your people to membership while still at home!
Livestreaming your Church Services During a Quarantine
Many churches suddenly find themselves livestreaming their services during quarantine or a shelter-in-place situation. Here are some things to think about.
5 Hacks to Running Awesome Facebook Groups
Time to get on the Facebook Groups train! These 5 hacks will help you run awesome Facebook groups at your church.
6 Instagram Stories Hacks
Church social media managers ask a lot of questions about Instagram stories. These 6 hacks will help you put out great story content that engages.
Churches should watch these 6 things from brands on social media
Don’t watch big churches, watch successful brands for social media inspiration. That’s what Wes Gay said on a recent podcast. Here are 6 things churches should watch.
Email segments any church can use
Nobody really hates email. They hate bad email they didn’t want. That’s why using email segments is so important for your church. Find out some basic ones to use here.
Rejected: What you can’t say in a Facebook Ad
As if Facebook Ads weren’t difficult enough, there’s a ton of stuff you can’t say or you’ll get rejected. Here’s a short list of things to help you write great ads!
11 Great Designers and 3 Agencies to Follow on Instagram for Inspiration
We’re always looking for design inspiration, especially for Instagram! Here are 11 Christian designers and 3 Agencies you should follow.