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Church CommunicationsThe Single Most Underutilized Piece of Content by ChurchesJoin Kenny and Justin as they share 7 tactics and strategies for creating content in your church efficiently and help you make the most out of what you're creating. Join our community today at churchcommunications.com/group.2022-09-2339 min

Church CommunicationsTools and Tips for Building An Efficient Comms WorkflowJoin Abby and Conrad for a super practical episode of the Church Comms Podcast. Conrad leads a highly-efficient team in a church of over 14,000 members. He shares tons of insight to leading well and has all the software recs you need. Join our community today at churchcommunications.com/group Helpful links: Ryke Church Media Squad Bynder Envato Elements Less Chaos, Less Noise Atomic Habits Sprint 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Princ...2022-09-1632 min

Church CommunicationsUsing Fun Content to Engage PeopleKatie and Adam talk all things church media and how you can use fun content to engage people and reach seekers with the Gospel. Join our community today at churchcommunications.com/group. 2022-09-0912 min

Church CommunicationsThe Importance of Authentic ContentJoin Katie as she sits down with long-time group member, Bart Anestin. He's got great tips on building effective processes and they dig into the importance of authenticity. Connect with Bart today at bartanestin.com. Join our community today at churchcommunications.com/group.2022-08-2625 min

Church CommunicationsYou Don't Have To Be A One-Stop ShopKatie is joined for this episode by a long-time group member and moderator, Katrina McMillan. With over 20 years of church experience, Katrina is a seasoned comms veteran with lots of experience and insight to share. Join our community today at churchcommunications.com/group.2022-08-1932 min

Church CommunicationsCommunicating with People Where They AreIn this episode, Katie talks with Nathan Parikh, a long time Church Comms member. He shares his knowledge of the comms world and some effective strategies for meeting people where they are. Join our community today at churchcommunications.com/group 2022-08-1216 min

Church CommunicationsBuilding Healthy Relationships with Your TeamJoin Katie this week as she talks with Bennett Tobias, VP of Operations at Church Media Squad! He shares some great insight into leading your team well and establishing healthy relationships that will carry you through when the going gets tough at work. He also talks us through his journey into the Church Comms world and gives some great tips and tools you can try out! To learn more about Church Media Squad, visit churchcommunications.com/cms. 2022-07-2230 min

Church CommunicationsHow To Craft Comms Processes for Different Ministries: Getting to Know Jeremy CummingsIn this episode, Katie sits down with another group member, Jeremy Cummings, to hear about his work in the church comms world. He shares some practical advice for setting up different comms processes for different ministries in your church, while also keeping everyone happy and sane. Join our community today at http://churchcommunications.com/group.2022-07-0833 min

Church CommunicationsSocial Media Is For Them, Not for You: Getting to Know Amy SullinsWe're getting to know our group members and learn from their experience! In this episode, we’ll hear from one of our members, Amy Sullins. She is a photographer and social media strategist who's done lots of work for the church. Amy shares her journey in the church comms world and share lots of wisdom she's learned along the way. Join our community today at http://churchcommunications.com/group.2022-07-0149 min

Church CommunicationsEngaging New Members Through VolunteeringDuring this episode, we talk about easy ways to get new volunteers involved in your church on Sunday morning and beyond! Volunteering can often be a great way to get new members plugged in, so save yourself some work with the tips Julie Farrell from PlanHero has to share. Check out http://churchcommunications.com/planhero-engage to download the free guide now! PlanHero™ is a suite of tools that deliver a fast and easy user experience, allowing you to organize your groups and teams all in one place. Learn more at http://planhero.com and be sur...2022-05-1822 min

Church CommunicationsCreative Adopt-A-Family Initiatives to Increase Your Member EngagementYou are likely familiar with Adopt-a-Family signups during the holidays. But what about the rest of the year? How can you help? What about an Adopt-a-Family program going into the summer or prior to the start of school? What about determining what’s needed for families after a natural disaster strikes?Julie Farrell, founder of PlanHero, shares simple ways to reach out to your community year-round. Check out http://churchcommunications.com/planhero-engage to download the free guide now and visit http://churchcommunications.com/podcast to watch this episode! PlanHero™ is a suite of tools that deliv...2022-05-1124 min

Church CommunicationsSimplifying Your Outreach Ministry EventsPlanning outreach events doesn't have to be complicated! Join us as we hear from Julie Farrell, founder of PlanHero™ as she shares some tips you can use to simplify your planning process. We talk about how to get more members involved, collaborating with local organizations, and forming relationships with new people. Check out https://churchcommunications.com/planhero-engage to download the free guide now! PlanHero™ is a suite of tools that deliver a fast and easy user experience, allowing you to organize your groups and teams all in one place. Learn more at http://planhero.com and...2022-04-2718 min

Church CommunicationsHow To Plan a Church Trivia NightA church trivia night can be a fun and engaging way to get your congregation connected with one another! Join us for a conversation with Julie Farrell, as she walks us through the ins and outs of planning a trivia night, and shares some helpful tips and resources. Check out http://churchcommunications.com/planhero-engage to download the free guide now! PlanHero™ is a suite of tools that deliver a fast and easy user experience, allowing you to organize your groups and teams all in one place. Learn more at http://planhero.com and be sure to...2022-04-2016 min

Church CommunicationsA Simple Service Opportunity That Can Make a Lasting ImpactDelivering meals to church family members in need may not seem like the biggest opportunity for service, but it can truly make people feel so cared for. In times of celebration and mourning, whether a baby has been born, a new family has joined the community, or someone is recovering from surgery, we've all gotta eat. Join us as we're joined again by Julie Farrell, PlanHero founder, to talk about how to effectively serve people using a meal delivery process. PlanHero™ is a suite of tools that deliver a fast and easy user experience, al...2022-03-3028 min

Church CommunicationsA Modern Take on a Classic Church EventJoin us as we discuss how to breathe some life into an old-school church potluck. There are so many ministry opportunities available when you use this simple, tried-and true event style. We'll hear from Julie Farrell, founder of PlanHero, as she takes a through how to set up and streamline the entire process. PlanHero™ is a suite of tools that deliver a fast and easy user experience, allowing you to organize your groups and teams all in one place. Learn more at http://planhero.comand be sure to use the promo code “churchcomms15” for a disc...2022-03-2340 min

Church CommunicationsUsing Data to Connect with Your CommunityIn this episode, we hear from our friend Jeff Hook, the founder and CEO of Communitas Technologies. We discuss how data can be used to impact your church members and reach more people in your community. To learn more, visit churchcommunications.com/communitas.2022-02-0335 min

Church CommunicationsHow Churches Can Use Social Media to Follow Up with Aaron Rountree of Vive MediaIn this episode of the Church Communications Podcast, Katie Allred hangs out with Aaron Rountree of ViveMedia.co. They discuss Instagram and social media, as well as how church can use social media to follow up with their guests. They also discuss the online church follow up process. This episode is brought to you by ViveMedia.co. ViveMedia.co is offering all churches interested in Unlimited Church Graphics 50% off their first month if they send them a DM on Instagram and mention the Church Communications Podcast. Visit their Instagram, @vivemedia.co.2020-07-1717 min

Church CommunicationsLearning About Instagram via TheInstaSummit.comIn today’s podcast episode, Kenny Jahng and Seth Muse have conversations about testing different technologies such as using Zoom pushing to Facebook Live, microphones and more. The main topic of the episode today touches on mastering Instagram via the InstaSummit coming up in April. Seth shares about the summit, the speakers, and the topics that are going to be covered. www.theInstasummit.com Seth Muse- The #InstaGood show Kenny Jahng- ChurchCommunications.com 2020-04-0222 min

Church CommunicationsKenny & Seth Discover a YouTube Video Response to a Recent EpisodeKenny Jahng and Seth Muse hop onto the podcast discussing a recent response to their podcast episode 10 Unwritten Rules of Social Media. Tune in today to hear the discussion over social media mistakes and why you need to follow a few rules when posting to social media! Seth Muse- The #InstaGood Live Show Kenny Jahng- ChurchCommunications.com 2020-04-0112 min

Church CommunicationsFacebook Groups For Your Community in CrisisJoin Katie and Kenny for this episode as they introduce you to Brandon Rodgers, from First West in Monroe, LA, who started a FB group (@NELANeeds) to help the community with services, resources, availability of goods and more during this time of quarantine. The Facebook group took off, and there are many great tips on creating a Facebook group for the needs of your community. Resources: Facebook Group- @NELANeeds ChurchCommunications.com 2020-03-2523 min

Church Communications6 Ways to Reach Out During CoronavirusIn this episode, Kenny Jahng talks through a recent blog post from ChurchCommunications.com titled 6 Ways to Reach out During Coronavirus. He mentions some great resources and tips to staying connected during distancing. Tune in today for the latest on ways to reach out during Coronavirus. Resources: 6 Ways to Reach Out During the Coronavirus Blog Post ChurchCommunications.com Order.ChurchCommunications.com FreeOnlineChurch.com by Outreach Digital ChurchOnlinePlatform.com by Life Church For by Jeff Henderson 2020-03-2419 min

Church CommunicationsChecking in With Dave Adamson Online Pastor at NorthpointCoronavirus update with online pastor, Dave Adamson from Northpoint Ministries.2020-03-2343 min

Church CommunicationsTools To Connect With First-time VisitorsKenny Jahng talks with Chad Meyer from Focus Ministry about a cool tool for connecting further with first-time visitors 2020-03-2128 min

Church CommunicationsInstagram Updates With Kenny Jahng & Seth MuseKenny Jahng & Seth Muse are talking shop about some of the new Instagram updates!2020-03-2129 min

Church CommunicationsTop 10 Unwritten Rules About Church Social Media- Part 2 with Seth MuseJoin Kenny today on the Church Communications Podcast as he talks with Seth Muse going over the remaining top 10 rules about church social media. These are tips that you are not going to want to miss! Seth Muse: Instagram: @sethmuse Kenny Jahng: Instagram: @kennyjahngLinkedIn: Kenny Jahng Church Communications: www.churchcommunications.comFacebook: @churchcomm 2019-12-2744 min

Church CommunicationsS3 Ep 11 | Top 10 Unwritten Rules About Church Social Media- Part 1 with Seth MuseJoin Kenny today on the Church Communications Podcast as he talks with Seth Muse going over the top 10 rules about church social media. These are tips that you are not going to want to miss! Seth Muse: Instagram: @sethmuse Kenny Jahng: Instagram: @kennyjahng LinkedIn: Kenny Jahng Church Communications: www.churchcommunications.com Facebook: @churchcomm 2019-12-2430 min

Church CommunicationsS3 Ep 10 | Interview with CEO of Missional Marketing, Jason HamrockToday, Katie interviews the CEO of Missional Marketing, Jason Hamrock. He explains how experts in digital marketing for churches determine exactly what your church needs to do next and how Missional Marketing can be the right solution for your church. For more information, visit Missional Marketing’s page, and schedule a call with Jason to see how Missional Marketing can work for your church today! https://missionalmarketing.com/ Relevant links: https://missionalmarketing.com/ https://churchcommunications.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/ch...2019-12-1328 min

Church CommunicationsS3 Ep 9 | Using Sermon Videos to Grow Web TrafficIn today's episode, Katie and Kenny discuss how to make your sermon videos work for you in growing web traffic and new visitors, and be sure to visit https://missionalmarketing.com/sermons to see if a Sermon Video Library is right for your church! For more information, visit Missional Marketing’s page, and be sure to fill out our FREE evaluation to find out if a Sermon Video Library would be right for your church. https://missionalmarketing.com/sermons Relevant links: https://missionalmarketing.com/sermons...2019-12-0628 min

Church CommunicationsS3 Ep 8 | Retaining SEO When Migrating to a New Church WebsiteWhat's the #1 most important thing you can do for your website's SEO when you're migrating or rebuilding a website? In today's episode of the Church Communications Podcast, Katie and Kenny discuss the important factors you should be considering when changing your website. For more information, visit Missional Marketing’s page, and be sure to fill out the form to receive a FREE crawl of your church website that can be used for future 301 redirects! https://missionalmarketing.com/301 Relevant links: https://missionalmarketing.com/301 https://chu...2019-11-2919 min

Church CommunicationsS3 Ep 7 | Retargeting Advertising for the ChurchIn today's podcast episode, Kenny and Katie are going to explain what retargeting is and how it can help the church. They are also going to talk about using retargeting ads to build your ministries. For more information, visit Missional Marketing’s page for more information on retargeting and how you can make this work for your church. https://missionalmarketing.com/retarget Relevant links: https://missionalmarketing.com/retarget https://churchcommunications.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/churchcomm/ https://katieallred.com/ https://www.kennyjahng.co...2019-11-2219 min

Church CommunicationsS3 Ep 6 | Felt Needs Landing Pages Needed to Succeed with Google GrantsIn today's episode, Katie Allred and Kenny Jahng discuss what are Google Nonprofit Ad Grants, what objectives should you plan/expect for AdWords traffic, how to frame Felt Needs and Message/positioning, and what do you do with a landing page? For more information, visit Missional Marketing’s page, and find out if your church is eligible for the Google Grant. Also, while you are there, be sure to check out the Keyword Analyzer tool! https://missionalmarketing.com/grant Relevant links: https://missionalmarketing.com/grant https://chu...2019-11-1528 min

Church CommunicationsS3 Ep 5 | Establishing and Measuring Web Conversion Goals on Your Church WebsiteWhat type of conversions should we be measuring on our church website? What are "events" in Google Analytics, and how can they be used to power conversion goals? In today’s episode, Katie and Kenny discuss conversions, how to measure them, and best practices. For more information, visit Missional Marketing’s page, and be sure to download the pdf “The Top 5 Conversion Goals Your Church Website Should Be Tracking”. https://missionalmarketing.com/goals Relevant links: https://missionalmarketing.com/goals https://churchcommunications.com/ https...2019-11-0830 min

Church CommunicationsS3 Ep 4 | Using Google Analytics on Your Church SiteYour church website is a funnel that brings new visitors to your church in-person. To increase the number of in-person visitors resulting from the funnel, there are two general areas in which you can improve: 1) Generate more "new visitor" traffic to your church website; 2) Do a better job of your website converting "new visitor" website traffic into in-person visits. In this episode, Katie Allred and Kenny Jahng will discuss two aspects to help you evaluate your traffic: Google Search Console and Google Analytics. Google Search Console helps you evaluate where your organic, "new visitor" traffic is coming from, and...2019-11-0125 min

Church CommunicationsS3 Ep 3 | On Page SEO for Your Church SiteIn today’s podcast episode, Katie Allred and Kenny Jahng discuss the three basic components of On-Page SEO Optimization: Metadata, Security, and Speed. Tune in to hear them explain the different components and add their valuable insight into each of these three components! For more information, visit Missional Marketing’s page, and be sure to download a checklist of On-Page SEO optimization steps and test how well your website content and metadata is optimized for ministry-related keywords: https://missionalmarketing.com/onpage Relevant links: https://missionalmarketing.com/o...2019-10-2524 min

Church CommunicationsS3 Ep 2 | The Importance of Local SEO and Google My BusinessDoes your church show up in search results when someone searches for "church near me" in your area? What factors influence local search rankings? What should every church be doing with their Google My Business property? Tune in to hear Katie Allred and Kenny Jahng of Church Communications address all of these issues in today's podcast episode! For more information, visit Missional Marketing's local page, and be sure to download a checklist of Local SEO optimization steps and get a free Local SEO Report for your church website: https://missionalmarketing.com/local 2019-10-1831 min

Church CommunicationsS3 Ep 1 | The Key Elements of Your Church's Homepage and Plan Your Visit PageThere are three audiences for your church's website. 1) Those who already attend, 2) Those who are seeking a church, and 3) Those who are searching Google for help with Felt Needs. How do you position your homepage for these audiences? What components does your church website need to appeal to all three of these audiences effectively? Tune in to hear Katie Allred and Kenny Jahng of Church Communications address all of these issues in today's podcast episode! For more information, visit Missional Marketing's homepage, and be sure to download a checklist of what components every church h...2019-10-1129 min

Church CommunicationsS2 Ep 10 | Interview with Kacie Frazier, Church Success Lead at KindridWe're excited to have church giving expert, Kacie Frazier, on this podcast. In this episode, we discuss transparency in church budgets, as well as how we can get over the stigma of talking about giving in our churches. Our friends at Kindrid are being crazy generous. If you Tweet @_Kindrid and tell them why you need a church app, they’ll make sure you get one of those too. Did you hear that? Online giving AND a church app—FREE. Just tweet @_Kindrid and tell them why you need a church app. 2019-10-0426 min

Church CommunicationsS2 Ep 9 | Engagement Techniques Fundraisers Use That Churches Should Be Taking Advantage OfJoin hosts Katie Allred and Josh Taylor for today's episode talking about engagement techniques. There are lots of means of fundraising that churches aren't engaging with that nonprofits do often. In this episode, we discuss three strategies your church can take to fundraise. Our friends at Kindrid are being crazy generous. If you Tweet @_Kindrid and tell them why you need a church app, they’ll make sure you get one of those too. Did you hear that? Online giving AND a church app—FREE. Just tweet @_Kindrid and tell them why you need a ch...2019-09-2712 min

Church CommunicationsS2 Ep 8 | Millenials and GivingJoin us, hosts Katie Allred and Josh Taylor, to talk in this episode about how Millenials give. In this episode, we discuss statistics about millenial givers and why they're different from previous generations. Our friends at Kindrid are being crazy generous. If you Tweet @_Kindrid and tell them why you need a church app, they’ll make sure you get one of those too. Did you hear that? Online giving AND a church app—FREE. Just tweet @_Kindrid and tell them why you need a church app. For more info...2019-09-2019 min

Church CommunicationsS2 Ep 7 | Why Churches Need to Create a Communication Calendar and What to IncludeHosts Katie Allred and Josh Taylor talk today about communication calendars and what to include. Who doesn't love a good calendar? In this episode, we discuss an example calendar and how you can best schedule your next year's calendar. Our friends at Kindrid are being crazy generous. If you Tweet @_Kindrid and tell them why you need a church app, they’ll make sure you get one of those too. Did you hear that? Online giving AND a church app—FREE. Just tweet @_Kindrid and tell them why you need a church app. Fo...2019-09-1316 min

Church CommunicationsS2 Ep 6 | The Importance of Developing a Plan for Legacy GiversJoin us, hosts Katie Allred and Josh Taylor for today's Church Communications Podcast episode. We're excited to interview, Kim Garrett of Victory Health Partners, as we talk about building a plan for legacy givers in your church. Our friends at Kindrid are being crazy generous. If you Tweet @_Kindrid and tell them why you need a church app, they’ll make sure you get one of those too. Did you hear that? Online giving AND a church app—FREE. Just tweet @_Kindrid and tell them why you need a church app. 2019-09-0618 min

Church CommunicationsS2 Ep 5 | Why the Follow Up is Crucial to Future Generosity (and what happens when you drop the ball)Do you remember to follow up with your givers? It's easy to forget. Join us, hosts Katie Allred and Josh Taylor for this episode, in which we dive into five different ways you can follow up with the people who give at your church. Our friends at Kindrid are being crazy generous. If you Tweet @_Kindrid and tell them why you need a church app, they’ll make sure you get one of those too. Did you hear that? Online giving AND a church app—FREE. Just tweet @_Kindrid and tell them why you need...2019-08-3012 min

Church CommunicationsS2 Ep 4 | Does texting effect giving? Why you should do more texting and less emailingJoin us, hosts Katie Allred and Josh Taylor, as we talk about texting and its effect on giving. Text to give—is it a trend or is it here to stay? In this episode, we discuss the primary benefits and disadvantages of using text to give. Our friends at Kindrid are being crazy generous. If you Tweet @_Kindrid and tell them why you need a church app, they’ll make sure you get one of those too. Did you hear that? Online giving AND a church app—FREE. Just tweet @_Kindrid and tell them why yo...2019-08-2314 min

Church CommunicationsS2 Ep 3 | Effective Ways to Communicate Why People Should Give to Your ChurchThere's got to be a better way to communicate the "why" behind giving at your church. In this podcast, we discuss different strategies and how to overcome the stigma of discussing giving at your church. Our friends at Kindrid are being crazy generous. If you Tweet @_Kindrid and tell them why you need a church app, they’ll make sure you get one of those too. Did you hear that? Online giving AND a church app—FREE. Just tweet @_Kindrid and tell them why you need a church app. And...2019-08-1613 min

Church CommunicationsS2 Ep 2 | Why Communications Staff Need to Care About Online Giving SoftwareJoin us, hosts Katie Allred and Josh Taylor, as we discuss why communications staff need to care about online giving software. The communications staff generally doesn't have a say in what financial software the church uses, but they should. In this podcast, we're discussing the benefits of using giving software, text to give, and more. BONUS: Why you should get over the processing fee. Our friends at Kindrid are being crazy generous. If you Tweet @_Kindrid and tell them why you need a church app, they’ll make sure you get one of those to...2019-08-0915 min

Church CommunicationsS2 Ep 1 | Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid to Talk About GivingJoin us, Katie Allred and Josh Taylor, as we talk about giving—it's awkward to talk about but we need to talk about it. In this podcast, we discuss what would happen if people did or didn't give and why you should discuss giving with your congregation and how. Our friends at Kindrid are being crazy generous. If you Tweet @_Kindrid and tell them why you need a church app, they’ll make sure you get one of those too. Did you hear that? Online giving AND a church app—FREE. Just tweet @_Kindrid and te...2019-08-0214 min

Church CommunicationsHow to Have the Conversation to Kill Off Traditional Events at Your ChurchIn this episode, Katie Allred and Josh Taylor discuss the benefits of killing off some traditional events at your church. This episode was inspired by ChurchMarketingSucks.com. Thanks Kevin!2019-04-0414 min

Church CommunicationsHow to Use Your Pastor's Sermon as Evergreen Content for Social Media and MoreIn this episode, Katie Allred and Josh Taylor discuss the importance of using the sermon as evergreen content for social media and much more.2019-04-0311 min

Church CommunicationsApp vs Mobile Site—What Should Your Church Do?In this episode, Katie and Josh discuss the benefits of creating a mobile app or a mobile website for your church.2019-04-0320 min

Church CommunicationsChurch Multiplication with Bob Carlton and Jim GrayAre you a church plant? Planting a church is a good work, long and hard, but good. How can we communicate our church plant better to our communities that we're in? Let's dive in and learn more with Bob Carlton, Multiplication Guru and Jim Gray, VisionTrust International.2019-03-1337 min

Church CommunicationsMultisite Communication Strategy with Peter Gowesky & Carly SeelmanIn this podcast, we discuss multi-site church communication strategy with Peter Gowesky of Hope City Church SRQ and Carly Seelman of Family Church.2019-03-0732 min

Church CommunicationsShift Happens: How to Navigate Change in Your LeadershipToday on the Church Communications Podcast, Katie and Josh talk about how shift happens. Go back and check out this great blog on Transitional Leadership on the Church Communications blog: https://churchcommunications.com/transition-happens-finding-place-midst-organizational-change/2019-02-2712 min

Church CommunicationsCross Logos—Should we use the cross as a logo?We're debating whether or not you should use a cross as your church's logo—you don't want to miss this! This episode brought to you by UseBulletin.com.2019-02-1913 min

Church CommunicationsHow to Strategically Communicate Your Church’s Vision, Values, and Culture OnlineThis morning on the podcast, Josh Taylor and Katie Allred are discussing, "How to Strategically Communicate Your Church’s Vision, Values, and Culture Online." You can learn more by checking out it out on ChurchCommunications.com.2019-02-1329 min

Church Communications5 Ways Your Church Can Give Guests a Better ExperienceThere’s a lot to think about when it comes to our weekly gatherings - facilities, parking lots, volunteers, etc. We consider where people will sit, what they’ll hear, and how things look. In this podcast, Katie Allred and Josh Taylor deep dive into the "curse of knowledge" and how we can give our guests the first time experience that they were looking for.2019-02-0619 min

Church CommunicationsHow to Get Senior Church Leadership Buy In with Katie Allred and Josh TaylorWe're excited to have StoryBrand Guide, Josh Taylor with us on the show today.Have you tried pitching your ideas to senior leadership and they just aren't sticking? That's what we're talking about today on the Church Communications Podcast. 2019-01-3019 min

Church Communications#AskAdam with Carey Nieuwhof#AskAdam show talking with Carey Nieuwhof about his new book (and Audio Book) “Didn’t See It Coming”2019-01-2829 min

Church CommunicationsSheila Bernal Ray on Systems in the ChurchSheila Bernal Ray is a marketing communications professional with a strong background in visual strategy. After nearly 20 years of working in several different industries, including entertainment, retail fashion and B2B, God put it on Sheila’s heart to resign from her full-time job in Corporate America and start freelancing from home. Little did she know that God’s plan also included entering the world of ministry. Sheila currently serves as the Director of Communications at Good Shepherd Church in Naperville, Illinois. In addition, she runs her home-based freelance marketing communications business, Sheila Ray Creative. 2018-12-0625 min

Church CommunicationsRachel ShanowerThis morning, I’m excited to interview Rachel Shanower. Rachel was recently hired at her church, Middlebranch Grace Brethren. She is the Social Media and Marketing Administrator, and also works alongside her husband, who is our Youth Ministry Team Coordinator. Along with secretarial tasks, she also updates and creates vision for the communication and outreach at their church.2018-12-0615 min

Church CommunicationsA Review of the Churchome AppToday we're talking about the brand new app from Churchome. Today's podcast is brought to you by PikselFaith.2018-11-1625 min

Church CommunicationsHow to Pick the Right FontToday we're talking about how to pick the right font for your projects. Today's podcast is brought to you by PikselFaith.2018-11-0912 min

Church CommunicationsHumanizing Church Comm | Holly Hall Tate | Vanderbloemen Search GroupKatie chats with Holly Hall Tate from Vanderbloemen Search Group about humanizing church communications. This episode was brought to you by Piksel Faith.2018-11-0148 min

Church CommunicationsFacebook's New Mobile AdsWe’re partnering with National Back To Church Sunday and Outreach to offer you some FREE RESOURCES to kickstart your Fall outreach. Churches who participated last year experienced a 25% attendance increase on Back To Church Sunday and 87% said that having a special day motivated their members to invite friends and family! You’ll get 500 FREE Engager Invitations mailed to you (including shipping) plus a ton of extras in a digital download packages. Visit http://churchcommunications.com/backtochurch to get signed up now (while supplies last)! Links mentioned in this episode: Create Ads...2018-07-1833 min

Church Communications#AskAdam with Seth Muse - Answering your church communications questions!Taking questions we've received, asked in the church communications group and questions that came in as we were recording. We answered questions about finding Instagram volunteers, moderating comments on social media, creating engagement and how to find out if your church is ready to do away with your bulletin. Today's show was sponsored by touchpoint software: TouchPoint is a church management system built by the church for the church. We are an online church management platform and mobile app designed to work together to keep your church connected at any time, and...2018-05-1845 min

Church Communications#AskAdam with Ryan Holck: How can we best promote and design for Summer Camp / VBS?Today, I'm joined by Ryan Holck From Rad-Ideas.com to talk about promoting and designing for Summer Camp / Vacation Bible School. Ryan gives us some great ideas on what to consider leading up to your church's Summer program. TouchPoint is a church management system built by the church for the church. We are an online church management platform and mobile app designed to work together to keep your church connected at any time, and any place. The newly relaunched TouchPoint mobile app enables church staff, lay leaders, and members to manage giving, check in for c...2018-05-0428 min

Church Communications#AskAdam with Stephen BrewsterStephen Brewster talks about leading creative discussions, with leadership, a brainstorming team and with a creative team at your church. The concepts are simple but plan to listen to this episode a few times to take it all in. This episode is brought to us by touchpoint software. TouchPoint is a church management system built by the church for the church. We are an online church management platform and mobile app designed to work together to keep your church connected at any time, and any place. The newly relaunched TouchPoint mobile app enables...2018-05-0232 min

Church Communications#AskAdam with Brandon Rodgers: What are the best ways to run Social Media for multisite?Brandon Rodgers answers your questions about running Social Media for 3 campuses, having a main brand page, and workflow for creating and getting content to and from each campus. Today's show is brought to us by Touchpoint Software: TouchPoint is a church management system built by the church for the church. We are an online church management platform and mobile app designed to work together to keep your church connected at any time, and any place. The newly relaunched TouchPoint mobile app enables church staff, lay leaders, and members to manage giving, check in...2018-04-2530 min

Church CommunicationsAskAdam with Kyler Nixon: How do you frame new ideas as you explain them to your leaders?New ideas aren't always well received, and while in most cases it's not our decision, how we frame the conversation can help get the best results. Today, I'm talking with Kyler Nixon about using facts, benefits over features, and considering "What factors have other decisions been made with?" TouchPoint is a church management system built by the church for the church. We are an online church management platform and mobile app designed to work together to keep your church connected at any time, and any place. The newly relaunched TouchPoint mobile app enables church staff...2018-04-1331 min

Church CommunicationsAskAdam with Kenny Jahng: Using automation to work smarter in church communicationsKenny and I talk about everything from guest follow up, best practices, email and texting systems and framing your conversations with new visitors based on "He, Me, and We" then we talk about event reminders and other ways you can utilize online tools to maximize your communication strategy. This show is brought to you by Touchpoint software. TouchPoint is a church management system built by the church for the church. We are an online church management platform and mobile app designed to work together to keep your church connected at any time, and any place.2018-04-0630 min

Church Communications#AskAdam with Seth Muse: How can you get out of a creative rut?Today, I'm talking with Seth Muse about getting out of a creative rut, giving yourself low-pressure breathing room, making things happen on a deadline, and working with different personalities on your creative team. Check out Seth's blog: SethMuse.com This episode is made possible by Touchpoint Software: TouchPoint is a church management system built by the church for the church. We are an online church management platform and mobile app designed to work together to keep your church connected at any time, and any place. The newly relaunched TouchPoint mobile app...2018-03-3133 min

Church CommunicationsInstagram Profile ChangesCheck out The Big Idea Conference Today's Sponsor is Tith.ly Check them out right here. Today's Stories: Introducing Hashtag and Profile Links in Bio https://www.jesscreatives.com/gdpr/ https://www.digitaldoughnut.com/articles/2017/november/gdpr-a-summary-of-what-you-need-to-know Keeping Up with the Algorithms: What You Need to Know About Each Platform's Sorting System April 2018 lineup: Key dates for Twitter marketers Lift Up Moment App...2018-03-2819 min

Church CommunicationsFacebook Changes Coming to MessengerCheck out The Big Idea Conference Today's Sponsor is Tith.ly Check them out right here. Today's Stories: Facebook: Changes Are Coming To Messenger, Too Instagram Stories gets ‘quote tweet’-style feed post resharing Zuck's Post Making It Easier to Go Live Lift Up: CREATIVE POTENTIAL: Principles for Unleashing Your God-Given Calling" CHECK US OUT ONLINE: Facebook: https://www.faceboo...2018-03-2420 min

Church Communications#AskAdam with Justin Dean: Does my church need a Public Relations strategy, and what needs to be included.Not all public relations strategies are in case of emergency. Maybe your church is working to get an event out to the public and using the media for that, but the time that we feel it the most may be when we need to communicate a delicate situation or clarify a misunderstanding. At the pivotal moment when you need to provide clarity, it's too late to start building a public relations platform. Today on #AskAdam, I'm talking with Justin Dean, author of PR Matters (formerly of Mars Hill church). Justin shares how to build a...2018-03-2337 min

Church CommunicationsSpecial Saturday Edition - Instagram Vertical VideoCheck out The Big Idea Conference Today's Sponsor is Tith.ly Check them out right here. Today's Stories: Twitter is working on a camera-first feature that could threaten Snap The Crackdown on Social Bots, and How that Will Change Influencer Marketing Instagram Creators Presents: Reframing Creativity with Vertical Video Format Great Questions Lead to Great Design: A Guide to The Design Thinking Process Lift Up Good Christian Fun and the Bi...2018-03-1725 min

Church Communications#AskAdam with Ryan Holck. How can we create visual consistency while maintaining our brand?In today's show, Ryan and I talk about Visual Branding, when is it not enough, when is it too much, and how can you get started with creating a brand guide for your church to create consistency across all departments. TouchPoint is a church management system built by the church for the church. We are an online church management platform and mobile app designed to work together to keep your church connected at any time, and any place. The newly relaunched TouchPoint mobile app enables church staff, lay leaders, and members to manage giving, check in for classes and...2018-03-1641 min

Church Communications#AskAdam - (with Jonnathan Brownlee) How can we reach more people locally with Instagram?What can we do to grow our Instagram following and engage more people locally with our Instagram accounts? Today's episode is brought to you by Touchpoint Software. TouchPoint is a church management system built by the church for the church. We are an online church management platform and mobile app designed to work together to keep your church connected at any time, and any place. The newly relaunched TouchPoint mobile app enables church staff, lay leaders, and members to manage giving, check in for classes and small group, update their contact information, stream sermon audio and video, register for...2018-03-0938 min

Church CommunicationsFacebook's Mass Messenger Feature and Audio Status UpdatesCheck out The Big Idea Conference Today's Sponsor is Tith.ly Check them out right here. Today's Stories: Facebook's Testing a New Option Which Enables Brands to Mass-Send Promotions via Messenger Micropodcasting? Facebook tries Voice Clip status updates Will Robots Take Our Children’s Jobs? Email Marketing for Beginners: 15 Unwritten Rules for Success [Infographic] 5 of the Most Common Facebook Ad Mistakes - and How to Avoid Them CHECK US OUT ONLINE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchcomm/ Twitter: https://twit...2018-03-0830 min

Church CommunicationsVero, Twitter Bookmarks and Gen ZCheck out The Big Idea Conference Today's Sponsor is Tith.ly Check them out right here. Today's Stories: What Is Rising Social App Vero – and Should You Be on It? New Report Shows Facebook Usage is in Decline, Which May be Behind the Latest News Feed Shifts Twitter's new bookmarks feature takes the ambiguity out of likes Comparing The Differences Between Generation Z and Millennials [Infographic] CHECK US OUT ONLINE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchcomm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechurchcomms Inst...2018-03-0116 min

Church CommunicationsDo "Pray For" Graphics Work?Check out The Big Idea Conference Today's Sponsor is Tith.ly Check them out right here. CHECK US OUT ONLINE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchcomm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechurchcomms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchcomms/ Web: http://churchcommunications.com 2018-02-2417 min

Church CommunicationsFacebook's Coming ChangesCheck out The Big Idea Conference Today's Sponsor is Tith.ly Check them out right here. Links mentioned in this episode: Facebook's Coming Changes Could Actually Help Small Nonprofits Your project failed. Now What? Facebook Live with Mike and Walker on Implicit Bias - Tackling Racial Reconcilation The Top 5 Free Online Courses for Digital Marketers CHECK US OUT ONLINE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchcomm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechurchcomms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchcomms/ Web: http...2018-02-0822 min

Church CommunicationsWhat's Going on with Instagram?Check out The Big Idea Conference Today's Sponsor is Tith.ly Check them out right here. Links mentioned in this episode: Facebook says it will push more local news stories into your News Feed Facebook usage falls in the US as it begins to tinker with the News Feed Instagram Scheduling is Here Instagram Confirms Ability to Add GIFs to Stories, and to Upload Stories Content in Various Formats CHECK US OUT ONLINE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchcomm/ Twitter: https://tw...2018-01-3123 min

Church Communications2018 Easter Marketing IdeasCheck out The Big Idea Conference Today's Sponsor is Tith.ly Check them out right here. Links mentioned in this episode: White Flag Pantone Color of the Year CHECK US OUT ONLINE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchcomm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechurchcomms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchcomms/ Web: http://churchcommunications.com 2018-01-2627 min

Church CommunicationsThe New Facebook News FeedCheck out The Big Idea Conference Today's Sponsor is Tith.ly Check them out right here. Links mentioned in this episode: News Feed FYI: Bringing People Closer Together Stratechery Facebook Hard Questions CHECK US OUT ONLINE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchcomm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechurchcomms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchcomms/ Web: http://churchcommunications.com 2018-01-1742 min

Church CommunicationsOUR BIG ANNOUNCEMENTCheck out The Big Idea Conference Today's Sponsor is Tith.ly Check them out right here. CHECK US OUT ONLINE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchcomm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechurchcomms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchcomms/ Web: http://churchcommunications.com 2018-01-1325 min

Church Communications2018 Social Media TrendsCHECK US OUT ONLINE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchcomm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechurchcomms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchcomms/ Web: http://churchcommunications.com 2018-01-0337 min

Church CommunicationsFacebook Creators App and KFC's New TentToday's sponsor is Storytape. Storytape is one subscription for unlimited stock footage downloads. Check out Storytape right here. CHECK US OUT ONLINE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchcomm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechurchcomms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchcomms/ Web: http://churchcommunications.com 2017-11-2223 min

Church CommunicationsFollowing Instagram StoriesToday's sponsor is Storytape. Storytape is one subscription for unlimited stock footage downloads. Check out Storytape right here. CHECK US OUT ONLINE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchcomm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechurchcomms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchcomms/ Web: http://churchcommunications.com 2017-11-1521 min

Church Communications280 CharactersToday's sponsor is Storytape. Storytape is one subscription for unlimited stock footage downloads. Check out Storytape right here. CHECK US OUT ONLINE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchcomm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechurchcomms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchcomms/ Web: http://churchcommunications.com 2017-11-1227 min

Church CommunicationsVisual Storytelling with Brady ShearerToday our interview is with Brady Shearer, founder of Storytape. Storytape is one subscription for unlimited stock footage downloads. In this episode talk about how visually tell stories. Check out Storytape right here. CHECK US OUT ONLINE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchcomm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechurchcomms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchcomms/ Web: http://churchcommunications.com 2017-11-0333 min

Church CommunicationsThe Original Storyteller, Facebook killing Pages reach, and new Twitter rulesTODAY'S SPONSOR: The Original Story Teller by Robert Carnes The Original Storyteller seeks to answer those questions through the lens of God's stories. He is the first and best storyteller. His stories reveal the essence of all great stories. Take the 30-day journey towards becoming a better storyteller. Check out right here. (Affiliate link) CHECK US OUT ONLINE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchcomm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechurchcomms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchcomms/ Web: http://churchcommunications.com This week's top stories: 2017-10-2529 min

Church CommunicationsFacebook Live Screen Sharing, Social Media Policies, and Burning OutTODAY'S SPONSOR: DISCIPLESHIP.ORG CONFERENCE Use PROMO "CHURCHCOMM" to reserve your seat for 20% off: The National Disciple Making Forum Click here to get your seat. CHECK US OUT ONLINE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchcomm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechurchcomms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchcomms/ Web: http://churchcommunications.com This week's top stories: So much for the 9 to 5… Americans are more burnt out than ever — here’s how to fix it The NYT is cracking down on its journa...2017-10-1828 min

Church CommunicationsAOL IM Dies, Twitter Bookmarks and 280 CharactersTODAY'S SPONSOR: DISCIPLESHIP.ORG CONFERENCE Use PROMO "CHURCHCOMM" to reserve your seat for 20% off: The National Disciple Making Forum Click here to get your seat. CHECK US OUT ONLINE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchcomm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechurchcomms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchcomms/ Web: http://churchcommunications.com This week's top stories: Twitter unveils prototype for tweet bookmarking Twitter adds a new feature that puts sports updates at the top of your timeline Two-Per...2017-10-1427 min

Church CommunicationsInstagram Stories Poll, Hootsuite Pricing Change, and Facebook Video MetricsTODAY'S SPONSOR: DISCIPLESHIP.ORG CONFERENCE Use PROMO "CHURCHCOMM" to reserve your seat for 20% off: The National Disciple Making Forum Click here to get your seat. CHECK US OUT ONLINE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchcomm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechurchcomms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchcomms/ Web: http://churchcommunications.com Today's Top Stories: Facebook exec: Some video-viewability metrics up for debate Instagram introduces polling feature for Stories 5 metrics to measure the success of Facebook videos Need inspiration? Check o...2017-10-0429 min

Church CommunicationsNew Instagram Grid and the Return of QR CodesTODAY'S SPONSOR: DISCIPLESHIP.ORG CONFERENCE Use PROMO "CHURCHCOMM" to reserve your seat for 20% off: The National Disciple Making Forum Click here to get your seat. CHECK US OUT ONLINE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchcomm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechurchcomms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchcomms/ Web: http://churchcommunications.com Today's Top Stories: Instagram Is About to Ruin Your Perfect Grid Facebook is really desperate to make Stories work in its main app Apple hid a QR Co...2017-09-2227 min

Church CommunicationsNew iPhone, Facebook Beta Features and Instant VideosTODAY'S SPONSOR: DISCIPLESHIP.ORG CONFERENCE Use PROMO "CHURCHCOMM" to reserve your seat for 20% off: The National Disciple Making Forum Click here to get your seat. CHECK US OUT ONLINE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchcomm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechurchcomms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchcomms/ Web: http://churchcommunications.com Our top stories: How to pick between the iPhone X and iPhone 8 Facebook tests group video chat app called Bonfire 5 New Facebook Updates and Tests Spotted This We...2017-09-1531 min

Church CommunicationsCanva, Facebook Watch, and Video MetricsTODAY'S SPONSOR: DISCIPLESHIP.ORG CONFERENCE Use PROMO "CHURCHCOMM" to reserve your seat for 20% off: The National Disciple Making Forum Click here to get your seat. CHECK US OUT ONLINE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchcomm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechurchcomms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchcomms/ Web: http://churchcommunications.com Today's Stories Facebook rolls out Watch to everyone in US IAB Guide to Digital Video Advertising Infographic: How US women feel about branded content W...2017-09-0727 min

Church CommunicationsHurricane Harvey, New iPhone, and Mobile App UsageTODAY'S SPONSOR: DISCIPLESHIP.ORG CONFERENCE Use PROMO "CHURCHCOMM" to reserve your seat for 20% off: The National Disciple Making Forum Click here to get your seat. CHECK US OUT ONLINE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchcomm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechurchcomms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchcomms/ Web: http://churchcommunications.com Today's Stories: Facebook announces ad ban on Pages serving fake news MoonPie wins Twitter with snarky poll Report: iPhone launch set for Sept. 12 Survey: Consume...2017-08-3133 min

Church CommunicationsFacebook Offline Ads, Teen Usage of Social Media, and Google HomeTODAY'S SPONSOR: DISCIPLESHIP.ORG CONFERENCE Use PROMO "CHURCHCOMM" to reserve your seat for 20% off: Click there to get your seat. CHECK US OUT ONLINE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchcomm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechurchcomms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchcomms/ Web: http://churchcommunications.com This Week's Stories Google adds video preview to search results, explores subscription tools Google and Walmart team up to take aim at Amazon Facebook tests offline-to-digital ad targeting Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook will te...2017-08-2532 min

Church CommunicationsNew Snapchat Features, Facebook Redesign, and Chrome Ad BlockerTODAY'S SPONSOR: DISCIPLESHIP.ORG CONFERENCE Use PROMO "CHURCHCOMM" to reserve your seat for 20% off: Click there to get your seat. CHECK US OUT ONLINE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchcomm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechurchcomms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchcomms/ Web: http://churchcommunications.com THIS WEEK'S STORIES: Facebook will let users give friends the option of donating to a US nonprofit on their birthday Facebook and Instagram get redesigns for readability Snapchat debuts Crowd Surf fe...2017-08-1729 min

Church CommunicationsFacebook Groups App, Diversity, and Instagram LiveTODAY'S SPONSOR: CHURCHLINK DESIGN Sign up for the 14 Day Trial at http://churchlinkdesign.com CHECK US OUT ONLINE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchcomm/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechurchcomms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/churchcomms/ Web: http://churchcommunications.com TODAY'S STORIES: Instagram testing new two-person live stream video feature https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/08/instag... Facebook discontinues Groups app, but says it still loves Groups https://www.theverge.com/2017/8/9/161... Google fires employee who wrote anti-diversity memo https://www...2017-08-0931 min