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How to Get Your Church Excited About Online Giving

Posted by Samantha Decker

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...

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Topics: Giving, Strategy, Ministry Insight, Featured

How to Set Up Online Giving on Your Church Website

Posted by Samantha Decker

"Give to him who asks of you, and do not turn away from him who wants to borrow from you.”- Matthew 5:42

As members of a church, we understand how important it is to tithe. The gratitude we feel for all that God has blessed us with spills over into the...

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Topics: Best Practices, Giving, Strategy, Featured

Ask a Church Communicator: Part 4

Posted by Samantha Decker

We've finally arrived at part 4 of our "Ask a Church Communicator" mini-series. Hopefully these sit downs have been helpful and encouraging, and have motivated you to reach out to fellow church communicators in your area! In the mean time, take a look at...

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Topics: Strategy

Ask a Church Communicator: Part 3

Posted by Samantha Decker

For this week's sit down with a church communicator, we had the opportunity to speak with 2 members of the same staff: the communications director and the creative team manager. As we all know, church communications is bigger than any one person, so...

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Topics: Strategy

The Top 8 Resources for Church Communicators

Posted by Samantha Decker

Despite the title of church communicator, this important person is known to wear a number of hats. From project manager to online marketing specialist, church communicators fill a number of roles at church including graphic artist consultant, content...

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Topics: Strategy

[Free Relief Guide and Social Graphics] 5 Steps Churches Should Take to Prepare for Natural Disasters

Posted by Samantha Decker

Disasters happen, is your church prepared?

Hurricanes, floods, wild fires, earthquakes, power blackouts, active shooters, and epidemics are just a few examples of ...

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Topics: Strategy

Ask a Church Communicator: Part 2

Posted by Samantha Decker

As promised, our sit downs with church communicators continue! I hope you enjoy this second sit down as much as you enjoyed the first!

Have you ever wished you could sit down with another church communicator and just ask them about their day? What...

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Topics: Strategy

Ask a Church Communicator: Part 1

Posted by Samantha Decker

Have you ever wished you could sit down with another church communicator and just ask them about their day? What tools do they use, what struggles do they face, how do they keep inspiration fresh?

If this is you, then I think you'll enjoy our newest...

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Topics: Strategy

How Long Will It Take to Reach My Church Website Goals?

Posted by Samantha Decker

Congratulations for launching your new church website! That is a huge feat, one that is certainly worth celebrating. Now that all that planning, strategizing, and decision-making is behind you, you're probably wondering when your site traffic is going to...

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Topics: Strategy

Free eBook: Goal-Oriented Church Website Design

Posted by Samantha Decker

We often talk with churches that have great looking websites, but they’re not seeing movement. They may have a clean layout and beautiful graphics, but they aren't getting signups for small groups or can't reach their online giving goals.

At the same...

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Topics: Design, Strategy