Communication

In the last 15 years of writing and publishing about church technology, I’ve seen quite a few websites come and go. Some folks start out with gusto only to find that publishing excellent content on a regular basis can’t be a hobby if success is the goal. One such site, Church Relevance, which was founded by Kent Shaffer in 2006, is under new ownership and quickly gaining traction in providing valuable content and insight for church leaders. 

Increasingly, creative media is engaging modern audiences deeply and widely in the Bible. Based in overwhelmingly secular Portland, OR, The Bible Project is at the leading edge of guiding young audiences into Biblical studies. Especially and ironically where faith is least popular, according to Barna Research.

When we think about saving money, we often consider cutting back on staff, benefits, or reevaluation of purchases. These options may seem feasible, but there are better options for money-saving tips.

The Bless Your Pastor movement (#BlessYourPastor)  provides free materials to Christians and churches in order to honor pastors and clergy members. The goal is to help people share God’s love with their pastor and church staff, who often face financial struggles. 1 Thessalonians 5:12 calls Christians to show their deep appreciation to those who minister to them. Galatians 6:6 says people are to share all good things with the one who teaches them.

This time of the year is busy with Thanksgiving and Christmas events to arrange that there’s little time left to spend on elaborate advertising campaigns. “And He said to them, 'Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.'”

Churches are constantly seeking new ways to communicate with their congregation and connect with first-time guests. Unfortunately, this can mean that churches focus too much on new communication methods. They end up ignoring older but very effective methods, like email marketing.

Facebook has added the ability to upload video for your church's Facebook page cover. This is exciting news because it means that visitors have one additional way to preview your church, aside from your church website. In this article, we'll walk you through the simple steps to update your Facebook cover with video to have an even better impact in your community.

Social media – it reaches well, just about everyone. It can be a blessing and/or a curse. It can also be a very effective means of communication when utilized correctly. We currently live during a time in the world where we have many options at our fingertips to be able to communicate with others. However, this vital concept of communication can go unharnessed. Using social media to promote church youth events can be a win-win.