Church Tech Terms Simplified
In the church world today, the range of knowledge about the tech world is enormous and growing. Every day, new technologies are created that have potential within the realm of ministry, but because of the pace at which they are created, staying current and sorting through the terms becomes more and more difficult. Let’s take a look at some “must-know” tech terms that everyone in ministry should, at least, be familiar with. ...
3 Easy Ways to Connect Church, Kids and Their Parents
Post 1 in a 3-part series by Reagan Lynn Children’s Ministry: Connecting with New Families! 2015 flies by! Soon, Easter will arrive and masses of visitors will flock to church. Some of these visitors you may only see once or twice each year. Which steps can be taken to connect with them more effectively not just during their visit, but afterwards as well? This is a crucial question to ask each and every week! It...
3 Social Networks to Boost Your Church’s Engagement
Social networking is a great outlet when it comes to connecting with your church congregation members, staff and those interested in attending services or an event. Using it for quick updates on service changes or small group cancelations helps when something urgent may arise, but knowing the best ways to boost engagement on different networks can help you to start building better relationships. Facebook According to 2014 social media...
5 Tips For Building a Ministry Site
Previously we had discussed church website ‘must haves’, and this post will touch on those topics and others in hopes of inspiring you to perfect your church’s site. Your church’s website is the most important marketing tool you have to communicate your ministry’s message to your current congregation, and for other potential ministry members. The process of creating a site can be a laborious and confusing effort, so with that in mind,...
The Top 3 Online Giving Trends for 2015
Online giving has provided a fast and easy way for your church congregation members to donate or tithe. With the rise in churches and organizations using this innovative method, we wanted to keep you informed on this year’s top trends to utilize! Trust is Back on Your Side In 2015, we will see that many donors are now breaking free from their wariness of online giving and donations. They are becoming well-versed in online...
Social Media: Keep Your Congregation Engaged
When you hear about churches getting more social, it may confuse you when pastors flock to Facebook and Twitter. How does being social coincide with being behind a computer or mobile device? Social media for churches is all about engagement, retention and updates. Engage Your church congregation members want to feel like they belong somewhere spiritually. A church is a foundation to their lives, and creates a stable beginning to any...
