--- title: Church Communications Blog | Best Practices (3) description: Best Practices | Stories, tools, and tips for faithful workers in church communications. (3) --- [![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 ## [9 Ways to Welcome Church Visitors](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/9-ways-to-welcome-church-visitors) 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/SeaCoast%20-%20Im%20New.gif)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/9-ways-to-welcome-church-visitors) Most of the time when churches think of welcoming newcomers, they think of placing people at each door someone could walk through on a Sunday morning. While this is a vital piece to welcoming new guests, it’s not the only area a church should focus on.... [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/9-ways-to-welcome-church-visitors) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/9-ways-to-welcome-church-visitors#comments) Topics: [Best Practices](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [Ministry Insight](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/ministry-insight) ## [10 Amazing Custom Church Websites](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/10-amazing-custom-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/Milestone%20Church.gif)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/10-amazing-custom-church-websites) [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/10-amazing-custom-church-websites) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/10-amazing-custom-church-websites#comments) Topics: [Design](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/design), [Best Practices](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/best-practices) ## [How to Host Your First Online Bible Study in Five Simple Steps](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-to-host-your-first-online-bible-study-in-five-simple-steps) 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/Host%20Your%20First%20Online%20Bible%20Study.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-to-host-your-first-online-bible-study-in-five-simple-steps) As the church, it is our job to reach out to people who do not have an opportunity to hear the Gospel and share the good news with them. For years, churches have excelled when outreach occurs in the form of going on a mission trip, volunteering at a... [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-to-host-your-first-online-bible-study-in-five-simple-steps) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-to-host-your-first-online-bible-study-in-five-simple-steps#comments) Topics: [live streaming](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/live-streaming), [Best Practices](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/best-practices) ## [Five Facts to Consider When Planning a Multi-site Church](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/five-facts-to-consider-if-youre-planning-a-multi-site-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/Multi-site%20Church%20Facts.png)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/five-facts-to-consider-if-youre-planning-a-multi-site-church) [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/five-facts-to-consider-if-youre-planning-a-multi-site-church) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/five-facts-to-consider-if-youre-planning-a-multi-site-church#comments) Topics: [Best Practices](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [Strategy](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/strategy) ## [6 SEO Starter Tips for Church Websites](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/6-seo-starter-tips-for-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/SEO%20Starter%20Tips%20for%20Church%20Websites-3.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/6-seo-starter-tips-for-church-websites) [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/6-seo-starter-tips-for-church-websites) 1 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/6-seo-starter-tips-for-church-websites#comments) Topics: [Best Practices](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [Strategy](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/strategy) ## [10 Ways to Promote Church Missions](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/10-ways-to-promote-church-missions) 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/e360%20Church%20Missions.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/10-ways-to-promote-church-missions) When Jesus said, “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations,” in [Matthew 28](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+28%3A19-20&version=NIV), He didn’t say it as a suggestion. Instead, Jesus commanded that as believers, spreading His message of love (through missions) is our most important job. Wondering how to... [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/10-ways-to-promote-church-missions) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/10-ways-to-promote-church-missions#comments) Topics: [Best Practices](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [Ministry Insight](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/ministry-insight), [New e360 Themes](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/new-e360-themes) ## [Why Your Church Needs Church Management Software](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/why-your-church-needs-church-management-software) Posted by [Samantha Decker](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/author/samantha-decker) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/342931/ChurchOrganization.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/why-your-church-needs-church-management-software) What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about serving on a church staff? Is it the ministry and ability to serve and share with people? Or is it the day-to-day tasks, lack of organization, and overall chaos that can make up life on a... [Read More](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/why-your-church-needs-church-management-software) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/why-your-church-needs-church-management-software#comments) Topics: [Best Practices](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [Church Management Software](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/church-management-software), [Strategy](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/topic/strategy) ## [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) ## [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) ## [How to Stay Connected to Your Church in a Storm](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-to-stay-connected-to-your-church-in-a-storm) 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/Hurrican%20Dorain.jpg)](https://hello.ekklesia360.com/blog/how-to-stay-connected-to-your-church-in-a-storm) Whether your area is experiencing a hurricane, sub-zero temperatures, feet of snow and ice, or other weather-related emergencies, it’s important that you are staying connected to your church during these storms. Not only are your members looking for... 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