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Archive for July 2015
Church Communicators’ Roundtable on #cmschat
Last night during the #cmschat on Twitter, we opened up the floor for anyone to ask questions about church communications in a roundtable format.
Certification Lab Date Change & Resources
Dates for the upcoming Certification Lab events and helpful resources from our instructors that showcase the value of Certification Lab.
7 Characteristics to Look for in Your Church’s Communications Director
Even without the explosion of social media, most churches need a communications director. Learn some characteristics to look for when hiring someone new.
4 Steps To Effectively Communicate Your Pastor’s Transition
Losing a pastor is hard for a church, and it can be messy. A key part of a healthy pastoral transition is a clear and intentional communication plan.
Top Free/Paid Tools for Your Church on #cmschat
For last night's #cmschat on Twitter, we talked about online tools. We looked at some of the top paid and free ones as well as which are the favorites.
How to Hire a Social Media “Expert”
Anyone can claim to be a social media "expert." But can those same people prove it? Your church needs true experts to help craft effective strategy.
The Communication Schedule Episode
Our own editor Kevin D. Hendricks talks about curating content and creating a communication schedule for your church in the latest episode of our podcast.
How to Manage Content for Your Church
Most churches are creating lots of content—it can really help to organize it. We share extra tips from our recent Church Marketing Podcast.
How to Leverage Instagram for Your Church on #cmschat
Last night on the #cmschat on Twitter we covered Instagram. We talked why, what and how for this image-based social media platform.
Church Visitor Horror Stories: Lost Generation
If you're not willing to extend God's peace, then take down your cross and be the social club you apparently are. Now you're creating a lost generation.
Church Video Production for Newbies
You don't have to be a big budget megachurch or a production expert to create high quality videos. We've got video production tips for the novice.
How Your Church Can Leverage SEO and SEM on #cmschat
Last night's #cmschat on Twitter centered on creating SEO within the church's website, why this is important and how to do it well.
Announcing 2015-2016 Certification Lab Dates
We're announcing dates and locations for 2015-2016 Certification Labs, including a new Advanced Certification Lab.
Church Visitor Horror Stories: Children’s Ministry Fail
Lurking in the back of every parent's mind is the history of child abuse cases in the church. Lack of parental reassurance? Children's ministry fail.
7 Reasons Why Your Church Needs Mobile Giving
Mobile giving has become a our way of life with smartphones and PayPal. But why does the church continue to use offering plates?
