Archive for 2015

The How We Do It Episode
November 5, 2015

The How We Do It Episode

Social media strategist Diana Fang talks about running 26 social media accounts for National Community Church in Washington, D.C.

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Christmas Microsites on #cmschat
November 4, 2015

Christmas Microsites on #cmschat

In last week's #cmschat we talked on Blab about creating good quality church websites at Christmas. We've got 7 tips for Christmas microsites.

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How to Cast Vision With Your Church Leadership
November 4, 2015

How to Cast Vision With Your Church Leadership

As a church communicator, you need to cast vision. Help your leadership move past what currently is and envision what could be.

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All Saints’ Day Heroes
November 2, 2015

All Saints’ Day Heroes

There are heroes of faith we can look back to and find inspiration in. The technology may change, but the challenge doesn't.

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A Different Approach to Church Signs: It Is Going to Be OK
October 28, 2015

A Different Approach to Church Signs: It Is Going to Be OK

Should church signs advertise upcoming events or groan-worthy puns? One church decided their sign could do something more: give hope.

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Not Just Maintaining
October 27, 2015

Not Just Maintaining

"You can easily be in maintenance mode as a communications leader, constantly trying to keep your head above water."

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Pray for Your Pastor, Part 2: 4 Ways You Can Have Your Pastor’s Back
October 26, 2015

Pray for Your Pastor, Part 2: 4 Ways You Can Have Your Pastor’s Back

As a church communicator, you have a lot of influence over the vitality of your church than you realize. Your prayers lock you into your pastor's heart and vision, which ...

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10 Characteristics of Effective Church Communication on #cmschat
October 23, 2015

10 Characteristics of Effective Church Communication on #cmschat

Last night's #cmschat on Twitter covered bigger picture strategy and effectiveness questions instead of specific tools or tactics.

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Connecting With Visitors at the Virtual Fireplace
October 21, 2015

Connecting With Visitors at the Virtual Fireplace

One church implements a virtual check-in for visitors using texting technology to make it easier for visitors to connect and get questions answered.

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Using Technology: Texting & Tools
October 20, 2015

Using Technology: Texting & Tools

"A lot of times we get caught up with methods, when the truth is methods change but message never changes."

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Rebuild by Marcus Cylar
October 19, 2015

Rebuild by Marcus Cylar

Too many pastors end up burned out and walk away from ministry. The result can be a communication nightmare. So let's support our pastors.

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Pray for Your Pastor, Part 1: The Role of a Church Communicator
October 19, 2015

Pray for Your Pastor, Part 1: The Role of a Church Communicator

As a church communicator, you have a lot of influence over the vitality of your church than you realize. When you pray for your pastor, you support your leadership in ...

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How Periscope Can Improve Your Church Communication on #cmschat
October 16, 2015

How Periscope Can Improve Your Church Communication on #cmschat

Last night's #cmschat on Twitter covered how Periscope can improve your church communication.

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404 Error Pages: 11 Examples of Churches Doing Errors Right
October 14, 2015

404 Error Pages: 11 Examples of Churches Doing Errors Right

The 404 error page is the broken relationship of the Internet. It's where you end up when a link goes wrong. We look at how churches can use error pages.

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Awesome Christmas Social Media on #cmschat
October 13, 2015

Awesome Christmas Social Media on #cmschat

Last week's #cmschat on Twitter covered how to create awesome Christmas social media.

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