The message of Jesus is relevant but your church might not be. Why? Well, the truth is, irrelevant churches make almost no impact on the community around them. Relevance means what you do matters. Relevance means your ministry makes a…
We will very briefly look at two of the biggest social media video platforms out there for live video: Facebook Live and YouTube Live. StreamingChurch.tv has a live webinar on this topic, February 15th which will go into much more…
Many church leaders think it’s too expensive or special equipment is needed, but that is not accurate. Most don’t realize the benefits to streaming to TV. TV might be the most popular American pastime. On average, 55% of Americans spend…
A church’s message has to be more than, “Join us Sunday!” You have to tap into the real needs and feelings your community is experiencing and offer a tangible way to help. Churches need to clarify their message and make…
It’s a new year and we all want to do our best, but here are some common mistakes that some of us in ministry make when it comes to scheduling our lives and some helpful tips to change that. Ministry…
Whatever new thing you are going to introduce to your church members, it’s important to remember just mentioning it for a week or two will not get the results you want. It takes strategy and planning for outstanding results. If…
Working on staff in a church is hard work. There are always more needs for staff and volunteers to meet than time or resources to deliver. It’s very easy, and usually smart, to find ways to consolidate time and effort.…
A couple of weeks ago we spoke with our friend Paul Steinbrueck from OurChurch.com, on the Church Solutions Podcast about reviews for Churches. Click here to listen. Here is a follow up article by Paul on this important topic: All…
Consumers are turning to them more often to make purchasing decisions, they trust them more, and they’re actively reviewing businesses on a more frequent basis. A recent 2019 study by BrightLocal on local customer reviews backs these findings up (and much more). The survey…
Does your church have a phone listing, a sign out front, a Facebook page, a website, or a logo? If you answered yes to any of those questions, guess what? You’re already advertising. Another word for it is marketing. You may…