--- title: Church Communications Blog | Best Practices (2) description: Best Practices | 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 ## [2019’s Standout Theme and Tailored Church Websites](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/2019s-standout-theme-and-tailored-church-websites) Posted by [Ekklesia 360 Team](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/ekklesia-360-team) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/342931/Screen%20Shot%202020-01-31%20at%208.50.14%20AM.png)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/2019s-standout-theme-and-tailored-church-websites) At Ekklesia 360, we consider ourselves blessed to serve hundreds of churches and ministries by providing high-quality church website themes. We love helping these ministry partners launch sites that are loaded with built-in church website strategy. Your... [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/2019s-standout-theme-and-tailored-church-websites) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/2019s-standout-theme-and-tailored-church-websites#comments) Topics: [Best Practices](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [New e360 Themes](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/new-e360-themes) ## [2020 Church Communication Planning](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/2020-church-communication-planning) Posted by [Ekklesia 360 Team](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/ekklesia-360-team) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/342931/businesswoman-looking-at-strategies-on-adhesive-XMFLC8D.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/2020-church-communication-planning) As a church communicator, you know that there is no down season. In fact, before you even start promoting your next upcoming event, chances are you’re already well into planning the one after that, especially when it comes to the holiday season and... [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/2020-church-communication-planning) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/2020-church-communication-planning#comments) Topics: [Best Practices](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [Strategy](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/strategy) ## [Top Custom Church Websites Launched in 2019](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/top-custom-church-websites-launched-in-2019) Posted by [Ekklesia 360 Team](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/ekklesia-360-team) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/342931/church-website-2019-e360.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/top-custom-church-websites-launched-in-2019) There’s no better time than January to step back, reflect on the past year, and get excited about what the new year will bring. At Ekklesia 360, that means acknowledging the outstanding church websites and pages our ministry partners launched last year.... [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/top-custom-church-websites-launched-in-2019) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/top-custom-church-websites-launched-in-2019#comments) Topics: [Design](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/design), [Best Practices](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [Strategy](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/strategy) ## [Our gifts to you: 5 Powerful Church Software Integrations](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/our-gifts-to-you-5-powerful-church-software-integrations) Posted by [Ekklesia 360 Team](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/ekklesia-360-team) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/342931/Gifts-1.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/our-gifts-to-you-5-powerful-church-software-integrations) As a church communicator, you wear many hats, take on many roles, and have a variety of tools in your metaphorical tool belt. These tools range from the people on your team to the software that you use. However, when it comes to software, it’s critical... [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/our-gifts-to-you-5-powerful-church-software-integrations) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/our-gifts-to-you-5-powerful-church-software-integrations#comments) Topics: [Best Practices](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [Giving](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/giving), [Church Management Software](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/church-management-software), [Featured](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/featured) ## [6 Creative and Meaningful Ways to Thank Your Donors](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/6-creative-and-meaningful-ways-to-thank-your-donors) Posted by [Samantha Decker](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/samantha-decker) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/342931/give-thanks.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/6-creative-and-meaningful-ways-to-thank-your-donors) Thanksgiving is a time to gather with loved ones in a warm home filled with delicious food. It's also a time to reflect on all that you are thankful for. As a pastor or church leader, one thing you are likely most grateful for is your church donors. This... 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[Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/6-tips-for-giving-tuesday) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/6-tips-for-giving-tuesday#comments) Topics: [Best Practices](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [Giving](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/giving), [Ministry Insight](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/ministry-insight) ## [8 Ways to Promote Prayer at Your Church](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/8-ways-to-promote-prayer-at-your-church) Posted by [Ekklesia 360 Team](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/ekklesia-360-team) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/342931/Promote%20Prayer.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/8-ways-to-promote-prayer-at-your-church) Corrie Ten Boom, a Holocaust survivor, once said, “Don’t pray when you feel like it. Have an appointment with the Lord and keep it. A man is powerful on his knees.” [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/8-ways-to-promote-prayer-at-your-church) 1 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/8-ways-to-promote-prayer-at-your-church#comments) Topics: [Design](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/design), [Best Practices](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [Strategy](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/strategy) ## [Common Church Communicator Challenges and How to Overcome Them](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/common-church-communicator-challenges-and-how-to-overcome-them) Posted by [Ekklesia 360 Team](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/ekklesia-360-team) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/342931/Common%20Church%20Communicator%20Challenges.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/common-church-communicator-challenges-and-how-to-overcome-them) Working as a church communicator is not an easy task. Whether you’ve been in the role for years or just days, you’ve probably felt overwhelmed, overworked, and like your to-do list is never-ending. As we’ve talked to church communicators, we’ve learned... [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/common-church-communicator-challenges-and-how-to-overcome-them) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/common-church-communicator-challenges-and-how-to-overcome-them#comments) Topics: [Best Practices](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [Strategy](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/strategy) ## [Church Events People Will Love](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/church-events-people-will-love) Posted by [Ekklesia 360 Team](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/ekklesia-360-team) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/342931/Events_GIF.gif)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/church-events-people-will-love) Church engagement is a highly coveted thing. Only 43 percent of all Evangelical Protestants are considered active Christians, according to a study conducted by [Pew Research](https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/11/16/church-involvement-varies-widely-among-u-s-christians/). Considering the amount of time and effort churches put into every time they open... 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