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Archive for April 2015
10 Tips for a Mobile-Friendly Church Website
Google has changed their search algorithm to favor mobile-friendly sites. The #cmschat community shares tips for creating a mobile-friendly church website.
Mother’s Day: Third Most Popular Sunday
Mother's Day is the third most attended Sunday of the year, but let's avoid some of the pitfalls of the day, from stereotypes to insensitivity.
Andy Swart: Pastor Who Understands Communication
We talk with our new board member, Andy Swart. He's a pastor in Arkansas who understands the value of communication.
Google’s Mobile Friendly Update on #cmschat
Our chat covered Google's mobile friendly update, dubbed "#Mobilegeddon," and how it will impact your church website.
26 Giving Tips for Church Communicators
It's not always easy to talk about money in the church, but it's still important to communicate well. We've got 26 giving tips from the community.
Church Visitor Horror Stories: Congregation Fail
Sometimes the greatest obstacle to welcoming new people into your church is the people in your church. Congregation fail.
Media Nuts and Bolts by Kim D’Souza
This is a good resource for small churches and pastors who haven’t yet entered the world of media and want to understand the basic concepts.
The Purpose of Your Church Bulletin: Evaluate Before You Tweak
What's the purpose of your church bulletin? Is it really the best tool for the job? Before you tweak your bulletin, consider its purpose.
Communications & Giving on #cmschat
We talked about how your communications team can positively impact giving at your church in the latest Twitter chat.
Easter Effort: Facebook Advertising
A church in Louisiana spent a modest amount on Facebook advertising and tripled their Easter attendance. What did your church do for Easter?
Encouraging Bible Verses for Communicators
Church communication can be hard work. Take care of yourself by staying rooted in these encouraging Bible verses.
7 Ways to Kill Your Bulletin
The world is moving away from print and toward digital resources, yet the church clings to its printed bulletin. Here's how to kill your bulletin.
Easter Effort: Farmers Market
A church in Nebraska used a gardening theme and handed out seed packets at farmers markets. What did your church do for Easter?
The Website Content Episode
We talk with copywriter, marketer and storyteller Mike Kim about how your church can write effective copy.
Easter Effort: You’ve Been Egged
A church in Montana hid eggs in people's yards as an invitation for their Easter services. What did your church do for Easter?
