Church Communications

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The Bare Essentials for Small Churches in the Digital Age - Part 2 Jun 01, 2022

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Join Abby and Marc again as they continue their conversation what every small church needs. Part 2 highlights managing your people and your services using a ChMS and the tools you really need (and the tools you really don't).

Marc is a huband, father of 7, and a freelance designer and website developer out of South Bend, IN, but before that, he served as the Assistant Pastor at South Side Baptist Church. He works with churches, businesses, and bloggers who are ready to take what they have and bring their content, websites, and marketing plans into the 21st century. On top of running his freelance business, Marc runs two podcasts, Real Talk Christian Podcast and the Small Church Media Podcast. You can learn more about Marc at https://marchyde.com or at https://smallchurch.media.

The Bare Essentials for Small Churches in the Digital Age - Part 1 May 25, 2022

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Join Abby and Marc this week as they discuss what every small church needs. Part 1 of this episodes focuses on easy and free ways to get your church found online. Marc shares his own experience and gives tons of great tips with step-by-step instructions on how to get started.

Engaging New Members Through Volunteering May 18, 2022

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During this episode, we talk about easy ways to get new volunteers involved in your church on Sunday morning and beyond! Volunteering can often be a great way to get new members plugged in, so save yourself some work with the tips Julie Farrell from PlanHero has to share.

Check out http://churchcommunications.com/planhero-engage to download the free guide now!

PlanHero™ is a suite of tools that deliver a fast and easy user experience, allowing you to organize your groups and teams all in one place. Learn more at http://planhero.com and be sure to use the promo code “churchcomm15” for a discount on the annual subscription!

Creative Adopt-A-Family Initiatives to Increase Your Member Engagement May 11, 2022

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You are likely familiar with Adopt-a-Family signups during the holidays. But what about the rest of the year? How can you help? What about an Adopt-a-Family program going into the summer or prior to the start of school? What about determining what’s needed for families after a natural disaster strikes?Julie Farrell, founder of PlanHero, shares simple ways to reach out to your community year-round.

Check out http://churchcommunications.com/planhero-engage to download the free guide now and visit http://churchcommunications.com/podcast to watch this episode!

4 Traits of A Healthy Ministry Worker May 04, 2022

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Caring for your mental health while serving in ministry can be difficult. In this episode, we'll hear from Eliza Huie as she shares 4 traits of a healthy ministry worker, along with some practical tips for caring for yourself and your community.

Eliza is a counselor, author, and speaker committed to providing care and resources for the whole person. Trained both biblically and clinically, she understands the complexities people face in their spiritual, emotional, and physical lives. She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling and has advanced certificates in biblical counseling from The Christian Counseling Educational Foundation (CCEF) and The Association of Biblical Counselors (ABC). She is also a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC/LCP) and has specialized training in trauma care, including EMDR. Eliza’s approach to clinical psychology reflects an unwavering commitment to a Christian worldview. Eliza is the director of counseling at McLean Bible Church located in the Washington D.C. metro area. She is also the Dean of Biblical Counseling for Metro Baltimore Seminary in Maryland. Her books include The Whole Life: 52 Weeks of Biblical Self-Care, Raising Teens in a Hyper-Sexualized World, Raising Kids in a Screen-Saturated World, Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids, and How to Get the Most Out of Your Counseling. To connect with Eliza, visit www.elizahuie.com.

Simplifying Your Outreach Ministry Events Apr 27, 2022

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Planning outreach events doesn't have to be complicated! Join us as we hear from Julie Farrell, founder of PlanHero™ as she shares some tips you can use to simplify your planning process. We talk about how to get more members involved, collaborating with local organizations, and forming relationships with new people.

Check out https://churchcommunications.com/planhero-engage to download the free guide now!

How To Plan a Church Trivia Night Apr 20, 2022

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A church trivia night can be a fun and engaging way to get your congregation connected with one another! Join us for a conversation with Julie Farrell, as she walks us through the ins and outs of planning a trivia night, and shares some helpful tips and resources.

Check out http://churchcommunications.com/planhero-engage to download the free guide now!

Creating a 24-Hour Prayer Initiative Apr 13, 2022

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During this episode, we hear from Drew Young, a church communicator in Washington. Drew shares his experience as a fully remote church employee, some tips and tricks for collaborating online, and how to set up a community-wide prayer initiative in your church. To connect with Drew, send him an email at day2pray@ctk.church.

PlanHero™ is a suite of tools that deliver a fast and easy user experience, allowing you to organize your groups and teams all in one place. Learn more at http://planhero.comand be sure to use the promo code “churchcomm15” for a discount on the annual subscription!

A Simple Service Opportunity That Can Make a Lasting Impact Mar 30, 2022

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Delivering meals to church family members in need may not seem like the biggest opportunity for service, but it can truly make people feel so cared for. In times of celebration and mourning, whether a baby has been born, a new family has joined the community, or someone is recovering from surgery, we've all gotta eat. Join us as we're joined again by Julie Farrell, PlanHero founder, to talk about how to effectively serve people using a meal delivery process.

To checkout the video podcast, visit http://churchcommunications.com/podcast.

A Modern Take on a Classic Church Event Mar 23, 2022

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Join us as we discuss how to breathe some life into an old-school church potluck. There are so many ministry opportunities available when you use this simple, tried-and true event style. We'll hear from Julie Farrell, founder of PlanHero, as she takes a through how to set up and streamline the entire process.

PlanHero™ is a suite of tools that deliver a fast and easy user experience, allowing you to organize your groups and teams all in one place. Learn more at http://planhero.comand be sure to use the promo code “churchcomms15” for a discount on the annual subscription!

To checkout the video podcast, visit http://churchcommunications.com/podcast.