Digital Ministry Made Easy

What do parents look for on your church website before they ever walk through the door? Usually it’s 9:30 at night, the kids are finally asleep, and your website is the only “greeter” they’re going to meet. 64% of parents say children’s ministry was  very  important when they chose their church, so if your kids’ info is hard to find online, you might be invisible to the families most likely to sho...

Microsoft Publisher is officially gone for Microsoft 365 users, and if your church feels a little behind on tech right now... honestly? That might be the best news you've heard all year. Most of us didn't choose our church software, we inherited it (right along with that casserole dish nobody's allowed to throw away). So let's talk about why being ten or twenty years behind means y...

Every October, churches hold their breath, design a thermometer graphic and hope the pledge cards come back. This episode is about everything that should happen BEFORE the thermometer. A stewardship campaign is a storytelling campaign, and the ask comes  last . Leslie walks through five ministry stories worth telling (circle suppers, the community meal, your music program, children's ministry...

"Churches near me" gets searched over 4,000 times a month. The results show up as a map with pins and the church with the best-looking pin gets the click, not necessarily "the best" church. Leslie Kons walks through exactly what shows up when someone searches for a church in your town, what your Google Business Profile says about you right now (probably not great), and the four...

You're a pastor, a communications volunteer, or the person who somehow ended up responsible for the church's Instagram. You know your congregation is wonderful. You just can't figure out how to say that on a website without sounding like everyone else. That's what this episode is about. Leslie Kons, digital ministry strategist and church musician, makes the case that specificity is...

Every summer starts with big plans to get ahead... and usually ends with a September panic. In this final episode before the summer break, Leslie gets real about what summer actually looks like for church communicators, why rest is a legitimate and valuable use of this season, and the few things genuinely worth doing over the next few weeks that will make fall feel different. From auditing your di...

Most church social media skips a crucial step. We invite people to Sunday worship, community dinners, VBS, and special events before they actually know who we are. In this episode, I’m breaking down why your church social media needs more  introduction content  and less straight-to-the-invitation posting. We’ll talk about the know, like, trust framework, why social media is especially important fo...

AI can write your church's social posts in five seconds. The catch? Most of the time, it sounds like every other church on the internet. This week, we're getting into why your church needs a voice guide before you hand the keys to ChatGPT. You'll hear why generic AI copy chips away at trust with the very visitors you're trying to reach, why your online voice is doing way more first...

AI in ministry brings up a lot of feelings, and that makes sense! The good news is that nobody serious is suggesting AI should write your sermons, replace pastoral care, or make theological decisions for your church. Those things belong to you and your community. The administrative and communications work that piles up around ministry though? That is where AI can be a helpful tool. In this episode...

A lot of church leaders hear the word  marketing  and immediately tense up. It feels corporate. Transactional. Maybe even a little manipulative. And honestly? I get that. But in this episode, I want to make the case that while  digital ministry and church marketing are not the same thing , there are important things ministry leaders can learn from good marketing principles—especially when it comes...

Your email list is the only channel you actually own — and for mainline churches especially, it's your most direct line to lapsed members, snowbirds, and people in transition who aren't ready to walk through the door yet. In this episode, Leslie breaks down why most church email falls flat (hint: "May Newsletter" is not a subject line), the one-person rule that transforms your to...

Great news: you don’t need more ideas for what to post! Your church is already creating meaningful content every single week.... you’re just not using it fully yet. In this episode, I’m walking you through a simple, sustainable way to build your church communications and digital ministry around something that’s already happening: the sermon. Instead of scrambling to come up with social media posts...

You planned a beautiful event. The logistics were solid, the volunteers showed up, everything ran smoothly. And the room still wasn't as full as you hoped. That's a promotion problem. And it's a fixable one. In this episode I'm breaking down why so many church events — community dinners, VBS kickoffs, spring concerts, outreach gatherings — end up reaching the same familiar faces in...

Easter is over. The services happened, the content went out, the visitors showed up—and now everything feels… a little weird. In this episode, I’m talking about what I call the  Easter hangover —that post-Easter crash so many church communicators, staff, and volunteers feel after their biggest  church communications and digital ministry push  of the year. If you’ve ever sat down the Monday after E...

In many churches, Easter communications turn into a last-minute scramble. Service times change, details arrive late, graphics get rushed, and one person ends up trying to hold the entire plan together. In this episode, we’re talking about why  Easter church communications  so often feel chaotic (and what’s actually underneath that stress!) Easter doesn’t just create more work. It puts pressure on...

Easter brings more visitors through your doors than almost any other Sunday of the year. The question is what happens next. In this episode, I'm walking you through how to turn that one big Sunday into the beginning of a real relationship, through your website, your email, your social media, and your follow-up systems. I'll break it down by what your church can realistically take on, so yo...

Quick question: if someone landed on your church website right now, someone brand new with zero context, would they understand who you are in under 30 seconds? In this episode, we're stepping back to look at what's actually working in your church's digital presence across your website, social media, and email. I'll walk you through how to identify the strengths already in your digi...

Nobody told you that church communications would mean becoming the keeper of every login, every preference, every unwritten rule. That's invisible labor, and it's quietly draining people like you. This episode names it, explains it, and gives you a way forward.

Your church feels alive in real life. The laughter, the inside jokes, the warmth... it’s all there. So why does it disappear the moment you try to post on Instagram, update your website, or write an announcement online? In this episode, I’m unpacking why so many churches sound generic online AND how to change that without becoming cringey, unprofessional, or “too much.” We’ll talk about what your...

Church communication is often handed to already-overextended staff or volunteers... and expected to magically hold everything together (or fix attendance problems!) In this episode, we unpack why that weight feels so heavy, why clarity matters more than polish, and how churches can create calm, sustainable systems for digital ministry that serve real people without overwhelming the ones doing the...

Churches aren’t behind on social media. In the age of AI, they’re uniquely equipped to thrive. This episode explores why your imperfect, relational, real-life communication style is exactly what the online world is craving right now.

Most churches want to be welcoming. But welcome without structure is hit-or-miss. In this episode, we talk about how to create a newcomer journey that feels thoughtful, clear, and sustainable (especially online.) Small shifts in your website, email, and social can change everything.

Even if your church isn’t posting, your website and social feeds are still saying something. This episode helps you understand what your digital presence is already communicating... and how to shift it with small, intentional moves that build trust, connection, and clarity.

Advent is packed. You don’t need another to-do list. But if your website still says “Join us this Easter,” this episode will save you from digital embarrassment... and help your Christmas Eve visitors actually find you. Want help fixing it? Email me:  leslie@studiokons.com

Ever scroll past a church post and know exactly who it is before you even check the name? That’s identity. That’s recognition. And that’s what this episode will help you build. Because your church doesn’t need to be perfect online. It just needs to feel unmistakably like YOU. 🎧 Listen in for real talk, real strategy, and the system that will save you hours every week.