--- title: Church Communications Blog | Samantha Decker (2) description: Stories, tools, and tips for faithful workers in church communications. (2) --- [![logo_ekk](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/hubfs/logo_ekk-4.png)](http://www.ekklesia360.com) [Sign Up](http://www.ekklesia360.com/sign-up) - [WESBITE FEATURES](https://www.ekklesia360.com/website-features/) - [SERVICES](https://www.ekklesia360.com/services/) - [FAQ’S](https://www.ekklesia360.com/faqs/) - [PORTFOLIO](https://www.ekklesia360.com/portfolio/) - [RESOURCES](https://www.ekklesia360.com/resources/) - [PRICING](https://www.ekklesia360.com/pricing/) - ABOUT # Ekklesia 360 ## Samantha Decker ### Recent Posts ## [10 Ways to Get Your Church Website Ready for Easter](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/10-ways-to-get-your-church-website-ready-for-easter) Posted by [Samantha Decker](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/samantha-decker) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/342931/sweets-for-celebrate-easter-gingerbread-in-shape-PY7KARV.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/10-ways-to-get-your-church-website-ready-for-easter) Did you know that according to the[Pew Research Center](http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2014/04/18/when-easter-and-christmas-near-more-americans-search-online-for-church/ft_searches_rise/), the Google searches for the word “church” rise as Christian holidays near, with Easter being the peak? This means that you have an amazing opportunity to make church website Easter plans centered... [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/10-ways-to-get-your-church-website-ready-for-easter) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/10-ways-to-get-your-church-website-ready-for-easter#comments) ## [Top 25 Worship Songs to Play on Easter Sunday](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/top-25-worship-songs-to-play-on-easter-sunday) Posted by [Samantha Decker](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/samantha-decker) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/342931/Title.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/top-25-worship-songs-to-play-on-easter-sunday) It’s no secret that Easter Sunday is to your church what the super bowl is to football...it’s a big deal! The pews will be packed, family members will be in town, and people who haven’t been to church in a year (or more!) might be in attendance. Because... [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/top-25-worship-songs-to-play-on-easter-sunday) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/top-25-worship-songs-to-play-on-easter-sunday#comments) ## [6 Reasons Your Church Needs Live Streaming](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/6-reasons-your-church-needs-live-streaming) Posted by [Samantha Decker](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/samantha-decker) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/342931/nicolas-lb-611333-unsplash.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/6-reasons-your-church-needs-live-streaming) The Gospel encourages people to go out and make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19-20). The heart of this Gospel message is what propels churches to send missionaries and support them financially across the globe. What if your church could do more... [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/6-reasons-your-church-needs-live-streaming) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/6-reasons-your-church-needs-live-streaming#comments) Topics: [live streaming](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/live-streaming) ## [Top 9 Church Leadership Resolutions For The New Year](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/top-9-church-leadership-resolutions-for-the-new-year) Posted by [Samantha Decker](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/samantha-decker) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/hubfs/new-years-resolutions.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/top-9-church-leadership-resolutions-for-the-new-year) It’s the beginning of a new year. This is the time to change, tweak and start whatever you want to make your ministry and team better than ever. But, the starting point is where it all begins. You need to make some church leadership resolutions! [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/top-9-church-leadership-resolutions-for-the-new-year) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/top-9-church-leadership-resolutions-for-the-new-year#comments) Topics: [Best Practices](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/best-practices) ## [How to Connect Church Members to Small Groups](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-to-connect-church-members-to-small-groups) Posted by [Samantha Decker](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/samantha-decker) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/342931/priscilla-du-preez-318419-unsplash-1.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-to-connect-church-members-to-small-groups) If you’re operating a large church, that’s amazing news! Large churches have the ability to reach even further into the community to make an impact with the Gospel. [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-to-connect-church-members-to-small-groups) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-to-connect-church-members-to-small-groups#comments) ## [3 Reasons Senior Adults Aren't Visiting Your Church Website](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/3-reasons-senior-adults-arent-visiting-your-church-website) Posted by [Samantha Decker](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/samantha-decker) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/342931/rawpixel-701109-unsplash.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/3-reasons-senior-adults-arent-visiting-your-church-website) My grandparents aren’t exactly the definition of “techy”, but when it comes to mastering their smartphones, they’re on top of their game. Not only do they text, but they Facetime, Snapchat, and talk to Siri as frequently as some teenagers. [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/3-reasons-senior-adults-arent-visiting-your-church-website) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/3-reasons-senior-adults-arent-visiting-your-church-website#comments) Topics: [Design](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/design), [Best Practices](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/best-practices) ## [What's on Every Church Communicator's Christmas List This Year](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/whats-on-every-church-communicators-christmas-list-this-year) Posted by [Samantha Decker](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/samantha-decker) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/342931/christmas-list.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/whats-on-every-church-communicators-christmas-list-this-year) Church communicators are very busy people. Not only do they wear many hats (graphic artist, social media guru, and marketing specialist just to name a few), church communicators offer a variety of skills that help their church fulfill its mission and... [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/whats-on-every-church-communicators-christmas-list-this-year) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/whats-on-every-church-communicators-christmas-list-this-year#comments) Topics: [Best Practices](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [Ministry Insight](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/ministry-insight) ## [A Church Communicator's Guide to Wrapping Up The Year](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/a-church-communicators-guide-to-wrapping-up-the-year) Posted by [Samantha Decker](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/samantha-decker) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/342931/wrapping-present.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/a-church-communicators-guide-to-wrapping-up-the-year) If you're wondering what happened to 2018, you're certainly not alone. It seems that every year, time speeds by more quickly than the previous one. You don't want to get caught off guard by going into the New Year being unprepared, unorganized, and... [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/a-church-communicators-guide-to-wrapping-up-the-year) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/a-church-communicators-guide-to-wrapping-up-the-year#comments) Topics: [Best Practices](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [Ministry Insight](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/ministry-insight) ## [How to Get Your Church Excited About Online Giving](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-to-get-your-church-excited-about-online-giving) Posted by [Samantha Decker](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/samantha-decker) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/342931/Ekklesia_Blog/Feature_Images/how-to-get-your-church-excited-about-online-giving.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-to-get-your-church-excited-about-online-giving) Do you dread talking about money in your church? If so, you’re not alone! Sometimes it seems like talking about giving is a burden––it can feel like you’re guilting your church, or manipulating them. There’s just something *hard* about asking people for... [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-to-get-your-church-excited-about-online-giving) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-to-get-your-church-excited-about-online-giving#comments) Topics: [Giving](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/giving), [Strategy](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/strategy), [Ministry Insight](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/ministry-insight), [Featured](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/featured) ## [How to Master the End-of-Year Church Giving Push](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-to-master-the-end-of-year-church-giving-push) Posted by [Samantha Decker](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/samantha-decker) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/342931/end-of-year-giving.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-to-master-the-end-of-year-church-giving-push) If you have ever wondered why end-of-the-year giving is such a big deal, consider the fact that over 28% of nonprofit organizations raise between [26 to 50%](https://nonprofithub.org/fundraising/year-end-fundraising-numbers-infographic/) of their annual funds from their year-end ask. Not only that, but [30% of all charitable...](http://rustylewis.net/2017/11/20/year-end-giving/) [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-to-master-the-end-of-year-church-giving-push) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-to-master-the-end-of-year-church-giving-push#comments) Topics: [Best Practices](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [Giving](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/giving) [Previous](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/samantha-decker/page/1) [All posts](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/all) [Next](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/samantha-decker/page/3) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Featured (128)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/tag/featured) - [Best Practices (127)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/tag/best-practices) - [Strategy (117)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/tag/strategy) - [Design (95)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/tag/design) - 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