I’m amazed how difficult it can be when I visit some church websites to find their live stream. Many times it is hidden in some menu that forces you to make multiple clicks to get to the streaming platform. This…
When someone visits your church, whether online or in-person, you want to see them. You want to know their name. You want them to know that you’re glad they showed up. And you don’t want their first visit (or first…
Does your church website offer a “plan your visit” option? It’s one of the most powerful outreach tools for new visitors right now? It’s very important because… It changes their perception of the church. It changes the first interactions of…
No matter how busy people are, they’re still constantly accessing their phones and other devices. Make it easy for them to digitally engage with the content of your church, starting with these church newsletter alternatives: 1. Text Messaging Right now,…
Your website is typically the first impression potential members will have of your church. Before visiting your congregation in-person or attending a live stream, most people will check out your website. The user experience needs to be seamless and engaging.…
Live video streaming is one of the most powerful ways to reach new people, interact with visitors, and help them grow spiritually. However, viewers will not magically find you online just because you’re streaming. You need to constantly and creatively…
Last week, we released a Church Solutions Podcast and blog post about why/how your church should consider creating a podcast. Today, we’re following up with ideas on podcast episodes you can produce, besides a traditional sermon. Here are 10 ideas…
As a church, you’re already producing high-quality valuable content each week. Starting a church podcast is a great way to reach new members and serve your existing congregation. A podcast makes your church messages available to anyone with internet access…
In this article, we are listing the Google tools that have had the greatest impact on my life and can have the greatest impact on yours too. 1) Google Search – Google is best known for its search engine. Billions…
Guest blog by Paul Steinbrueck from OurChurch.Com Blogging has been around for about 2 decades now. Because it’s no longer the “shiny new thing,” there is a tendency among some people to dismiss it as “old school” or no longer…