Creating a Virtual Newsletter through Email
If you create a newsletter for your church each week, you are not alone. Providing updates on upcoming events, prayer requests and other church information can be beneficial to those attending your services, but in the digital world of ministry it may be time to take this a step further. Let’s go over how to create a virtual newsletter for better visibility and interaction. Repurpose Your Content We live in a busy world where...
From Visitor to Member: How a ChMS Helps You Move Them – Part One
In Luke 5, Jesus was being crowded by the people as he was teaching. He stepped into the boat of Simon Peter and asked him to set out just a little from shore. Jesus used Peter’s boat as a tool to teach the people. He also used it as a tool to move Peter from casual bystander to personally involved. Today, we have a multitude of tools available to us at a moment’s notice. These tools help us teach the people, but they...
Twitter 101: What Your Ministry Should Know
In previous posts, we’ve discussed social media and how ministries can engage with their congregation and even grow their church membership, especially through Facebook. Twitter is my favorite social media channel because I prefer the quick take nature of the network. If you follow all the online sites you frequently visit, you’ve essentially created a curated internet experience without opening a browser. However, for ministries a...
Church Management System In the Palm of Your Hand
Years ago, I had the privilege of sitting in on a meeting where a church was being consulted. The consultant was asking questions to try and understand why this particular church seemed to struggle to break a certain barrier. Finally, he asked how they were tracking attendance. The question that seemed to stick out and lead into greater discussion was “How can you know who is leaving, if you aren’t keeping track of who is there?” Take...
Is a Giving Kiosk a Good Fit for Your Church?
If you’ve ever visited a church with a stationary giving kiosk, you may have had some questions about the device. Does it actually increase donations? Does it attract visitors? Does it serve coffee? Ok, so maybe you haven’t thought about it being a personal barista, but you’ve probably at least thought about the other questions. Giving kiosks are typically placed in high-traffic areas of a church building. For your church, the main...
