Looking for a quick way to get started on photographing your church but don’t know how to do it all? Well read along and check out these five quick-start rules that you and your volunteers(or staff) can do to capture your church's community at your next Sunday service. First and foremost, you do not need to have a fancy camera if your church doesn’t have the budget for it - everyone has to start somewhere, and using a phone to capture content is perfectly acceptable! Don’t be discouraged and always remember that this is a learning curve for everyone!
It can be overwhelming to redo a whole website or to create a new one - especially if you don’t know where to start or how to organize your website. So here are 12 traits that can help you develop a well-designed church website, some of these you may find very helpful, and some of them you may not want to do, and that’s okay! We are here to provide you with resources so you can apply them however it seems fit.
In today's digital world, social media is just as important as face-to-face connections. Many churches have embraced this, using social platforms to share messages, build communities, and offer spiritual guidance. From daily inspiration to live-streamed services, there's a wealth of spiritual content right at your fingertips. Here are ten churches that excel in connecting with people online, including standout ministries like Red Rocks Church, Church of the Redeemer, and Dare to Imagine Church.
As the landscape of church social media evolves in 2024, a fresh term has gained traction: Photo Dump. For those familiar with it, the concept might be well-known. However, for those who aren't, here's a breakdown.
A recurring theme in church website design is the desire to stand out. Many congregations express a wish for their websites to break the mold and look nothing like other churches' online spaces. While the intention behind this is admirable, it's important to recognize the potential pitfalls of diverging too far from established norms.
In the digital age, innovative technologies have revolutionized traditional advertising, offering a multitude of platforms to spread your message. One such transformative tool is the Google Grants program, a solution that grants up to $10,000 per month in free advertising credits to eligible not-for-profit organizations, including churches and faith-based institutions.
For those of us in church circles, the past few years have been quite a journey. In 2020, the pandemic challenged us to rethink how we do church, pushing us into innovative ways to reach out, serve, and connect with people. It was tough, but it also sparked new opportunities for growth and creativity.
In today’s digital world, it can feel almost impossible to get your message out there—especially for churches and nonprofits working with tight budgets. But what if you could share your cause with the world without spending a fortune? That’s where Google Ad Grants come in. This powerful tool helps organizations expand their reach and make a bigger impact.
In today's digital age, technology is crucial for connecting and engaging with our communities, including churches. One exciting tool that has revolutionized outreach efforts is Artificial Intelligence (AI).
When we hear the term "artificial intelligence," what comes to mind? Perhaps you picture sophisticated robots, intricate systems, or smart software. Or, if you’re a film enthusiast, you might think of the world depicted in I, Robot.
Social media presence is vital for any organization's or personal brand's growth. In order for your presence to thrive, there must be strategy, design, consistency and precise monitoring.
Let's explore how AI social media content creation tools can help your church save time and enhance your social media marketing efforts!
In today’s digital world, social media is a game-changer for connecting and communicating with people online. Since you’re reading this article, you’re probably interested in understanding why your church should be on social media and how it can be used for good.
First and foremost - let’s break it down, SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization. This is a set of practices designed to improve the appearance and positioning of web pages in organic search results.
The church is at a decline in this post-pandemic era. How can you overcome this emergency in your church?
Community is greater than competition every single time. How can you emphasize community in your church?
Church volunteering is slowly decreasing. What can we do to solve the volunteer epidemic?
There are endless opportunities for church marketing, but here are the best of them.
Are unlimited design services really all they are cracked up to be?
Another year, another shift in design trends. Check out what trends we can expect in 2023.
The culmination of the year is a vital time for church giving. Let’s talk about finishing the year strong with a heart of generosity!
Inviting someone to your church community should be a pretty simple thing to do, yet this is one area of our Christian faith that we can get a bit uncomfortable with. So what's the best way to approach this? Check out this week's blog post for some quick tips.
Christmas is a time of joy, peace, and hope. How can you reach those who are searching for this hope?
Your community matters. The best way to show them love this holiday season? Serve them well!
Your community matters. One of the best ways to support your community is by shopping locally!
You’re in the community you're in for a specific purpose. How can serve them this holiday season?
Giving Tuesday is coming up! Have you thought about utilizing video in your campaign?
Giving Tuesday is upon us and the world is ready to be generous. Is your landing page ready yet?
Artificial intelligence — yikes! Well, maybe not. Believe it or not, A.I. may be one of the greatest assets to the church.
Fear doesn’t have to be the end. In fact, we can reverse-engineer its power to change the Church forever!
How do we handle some of the biggest threats to the church in the modern day?
It has been a difficult few years, to say the least. How can we possibly move forward in hope in light of our past?
What is the difference between an expert, a novice, or a wannabe when it comes to design?
We all want to engage the next generation of youth. Leveraging social media is the way to do it.
Reels are all the rage right now. Are you staying ahead of the trends with your Reels?
Team-building on a remote team can be tough, but it isn’t impossible! Learn how you can build up your team through just 4 simple tips.
Curious about what it takes to be a professional video editor? Here’s some wisdom straight from 2 pros themselves.
What is the one thing that will truly transform the church? It isn’t a new revival or new method, it is a concept as old as the Bible itself: unity.
If you don’t innovate, you don’t grow. How can you learn to innovate amid the advancement of technology?
Every church is bound to face its challenges, but yours doesn’t have to be taken out by them. Learn how you can recession-proof your church!
Every church is bound to face its challenges, but yours doesn’t have to be taken out by them. Learn how you can recession-proof your church!
Online fundraising is often overlooked but is essential if you want to see growth in your donorship.
In an era ruled by video content, you can connect with your church audience through engaging sermon hotspot videos!
Great video content doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg to produce. Learn how to do it well (on a budget!)
Your website needs a face-lift. Let’s learn how to make things fresh and dynamic on your website.
We’ve all got problems… yes, even in church. Let’s talk about the 3 main issues we have in church digital strategy and give some simple solutions.
Summertime can be a frustrating time for engagement in the church. This season doesn’t have to be wasted though and quality engagement is possible!
Your brand is who you are. And the best way to direct your brand is through a detailed branding style guide.
Why do those few letters after your website name actually matter? Let’s talk about your website domain extension.
We see viral content every single day. What if you could be the next viral sensation?
Do you yearn for young families to be a part of your community? There are 3 simple ways to make this dream a reality.
Reaching Generation Z doesn’t have to be rocket science — it’s as simple as reaching them on their phones!
At the end of each year, many leadership and cultural insight gurus will list what to expect during the next year. They will analyze different areas of culture that they believe will be trending to prepare companies, organizations, and even churches for the coming year.
The month of love is here! But are we remembering to show our customers and guests the love, too? Integrating love into your marketing will make an impact with your audience. Here’s how to do it.
There is one man in history who was known for being radical: Jesus of Nazareth. If Jesus were walking the earth today, He would surely be the next viral sensation on social media.
Giving Tuesday is fast approaching. Do you have a plan in place? We’re sharing our top tips for what you can do today to make Giving Tuesday better.
7 powerful Bible verses for encouraging new Christians in the Easter season. These seven Bible verses offer encouragement to readers and build on the message shared on Easter Sunday.
Not so long ago, it was a regular practice to gather the family around the television and switch on your favorite Monday night T.V. program. At one point, you may have rushed home to make sure you didn’t miss your 8 p.m. show! If you mention this concept to anyone in their 20s or younger, they may give you a perplexed look.
Have you ever watched a movie trailer and thought to yourself, "I need to see that!" Hollywood trailers have been used throughout the cinematic age to grab the attention of moviegoers and give them a little sneak peek into the film's story.
Want to make sure your website is appealing to your visitors? Make sure you deal with these major issues first.
When it comes to church websites, we only get a moment to make a powerful first impression. In this post, you'll find 5 different church websites with great main headlines at the top of the page. Use these to inspire you!
The right color scheme can make or break website design. Here are some of the churches that have crushed the color-picking game.
Is it time to rebrand your church? Your church brand is crucial for helping your brand become recognizable and tells your church’s story. Rebranding can help your church stand out in the crowd.
Why should you use a monochrome color palette in your next church design project? Learn about the design trend of monochrome colors and how it can make your church graphic designs stand out.
Your nonprofit's logo is one of the first visual representations that people have of your brand. We’re sharing nonprofit logos and why we love them.
The Ultimate Social Media Glossary for churches and nonprofits to understand social media and its definitions. Keep up with social media's evolving landscape by reviewing this comprehensive glossary of social media marketing terms.
While many churches have reopened their doors after having them closed for 3 months, some of these same churches face the inevitable: the possibility of having to close them again.
Over the past few months, churches all around the world have learned that the old way of church is passing away. The way we operated in our churches pre-COVID is just not a reality anymore as we have gone through this season of online church and continuing restrictions.
Evangelism is changing, especially in this modern digital age. How can we approach this new landscape of evangelism, this new harvest, to reach people for Jesus? This is the opportunity of “The Great Harvest: Using Social Media as an Evangelism Tool.”
Is your church on Instagram? Communicating on Instagram for your church can help you grow your congregation and spread the hope of the gospel in a new way!
Still not sure why video marketing matters to your church? This content style has a ton of benefits for growing your reach and making an impact with your audience.
Working on fun summer projects? In this post we cover some great summer fonts for churches to use. These summer fonts match the fun, relaxing, and beachy style of summer.
The days of contrived sales pitches are over. Being a tour guide is the key to growing your business, building relationships, and developing your brand story.
Answering the top question we get, Is it OK to use stock photos on my website? We’re sharing our top reasons to use real photos instead of stock photos on your website.
Spring is right around the corner. These ten fonts are perfect to use in your church’s spring and Easter designs!
Videos are becoming the most popular content type on social media. Every organization needs to understand how to use this trend to their advantage, to conquer social media, and get more eyes watching their content.
Why does it matter to track your Instagram metrics? Because if you don’t, you’re gonna miss out on reaching a broader audience and major growth. There are 2 social media metrics you simply NEED to be tracking.
Are you being SMART about setting your business goals? Let’s talk about setting better business goals for maximum impact in 2022.
We're highlighting different kinds of sermons & their corresponding sermon series designs to inspire you! Find Inspiration For Your Next Sermon Series.
Here are 7 Practical SEO Tips For Nonprofits and churches to Rank Higher on Google. These SEO starter tips will help improve your rankings, which means your message will reach more people.
Remember that sermon series you poured your heart into? Yeah, it’s time you put that to good use.
The past few weeks have been among the most unique and innovative weeks for the church in the modern-day. Churches all over the globe went from having in-person services and events to an entirely digital experience.
An entire community around you is desperately seeking a place to belong. How are you reaching them? Here are our top tips for churches to reach their local community
We've all probably been there. Your church needs a graphic for Sunday's sermon, so someone on staff cranks up their Dell laptop, opens up Microsoft Word, and throws together the perfect graphic.
Mobile apps can be incredibly powerful platforms. But before your church begins building a mobile app, it's important to take a look at the pros and cons of mobile apps for churches.
This Christmas may look different this year. Get prepared for the biggest digital Christmas in history and make a lasting impact this Christmas!
Easter is right around the corner. Learn how to improve your church website just in time for this season!
Non-profit videos can inspire supporters, unlike any other medium. Here are 5 of the most powerful videos for non-profit marketing to give you some inspiration.
Leverage the latest video trends to plan successful video content for 2021. With these video strategies, you can create video marketing that captures the attention of your audience, generates leads, and furthers your mission.
Trying to have more influence as a nonprofit leader? It’s time to take your expertise to LinkedIn.
How can you make the most impact as a non-profit organization? You have to get to the heart of the matter!
Dealing with negative comments and reviews can be a pain. We want to show you how to handle them.
It’s the shortest verse in the Scriptures. It is just two words, but these two words are among the most profound and important words we could ever read. Jesus wept.
Let’s celebrate our moms well — they‘re worth it! Check out Everything You Need For A Memorable Mothers Day Service.
Your non-profit is changing the world. Instead of doing twice the work in your marketing efforts, learn to maximize your resources instead.
LOVE COMBATS FEAR - Telling the Story of Jesus in our Lives on Social MediaOne of the most beautiful verses in the Bible is found in a small letter written by the apostle John. In 1 John 4:18, it says this: “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.”
LinkedIn is a vital component of your social media tool belt. Let’s help you enhance your page for maximum reach!