Communication

As I talk to church leaders, I'm amazed by the consistency of the challenges they face. One of the biggest questions they ask comes down to their church communications. How do we get people to respond to communications and attend events? How do we get people to respond to communications and attend events?

When Jesus said “go and make disciples of all nations” his followers listened. And, we’ve been in the business of making disciples ever since. But in recent years social media has changed the playing field. The word “go” and the phrase “all nations” are no longer restricted to physical travel and national borders.

Whether you are creating a missions video, personal testimonial or any other interview based video project, being able to conduct great interviews is critical for creating a compelling story that keeps the viewer engaged. A compelling story and an engaged viewer increases the chance that the call to action will be heeded.

The idea of goal setting has become almost synonymous with the dawning of a new year. While it's fresh on everyone's mind, it seems like a good time to consider your church tech goals.

If your church's Facebook reach is declining, you're not alone. While there are several reasons for it, the bottom line is... Connecting with your followers is becoming more difficult.

As I've written before... Volunteers are the life blood of your church. Much of your ministry success rests on the time and talent of those most committed to your church. With Christmas approaching, it seems like a good time to list some ways to bless your volunteers. Making certain they understand the value you place on them.

Providing take-aways, or giveaways, for first time guests to your church is a great way to get thought-provoking Gospel materials into the hands of people who are looking for answers to spiritual questions. I recently visited a church in a different town that inspired me to research this idea of church "swag."

For years, churches and non-profits have been looking for ways to raise funds to pay for needed buildings, projects, and missions. While many organizations still use traditional forms of fund raising, tech-savvy young givers are looking for other options. They want the technology they use daily, to connect with the ways they can make a difference. Enter crowdfunding...