Church Communications

This week we'll hear from Mary Ann Sibley of  MatterSpark . She'll share three reasons people might not be lining up to volunteer in your church a few small steps you can take to help lead people serving!  To learn more about about Mary Ann and get connected with her, check out matterspark.com . 

In this episode, Katie sits down with another group member, Jeremy Cummings, to hear about his work in the church comms world. He shares some practical advice for setting up different comms processes for different ministries in your church, while also keeping everyone happy and sane.  Join our community today at  http://churchcommunications.com/group .

We're getting to know our group members and learn from their experience! In this episode, we’ll hear from one of our members, Amy Sullins. She is a photographer and social media strategist who's done lots of work for the church. Amy shares her journey in the church comms world and share lots of wisdom she's learned along the way. Join our community today at http://churchcommunications.com/group.

Join Kenny Jahng on the podcast this week as he sits down for a conversation with Erick Goss, CEO and Co-Founder of Minno. Minno is a Nashville-based media and technology company focused on helping kids and families experience Jesus everyday, on and off the screen. They talk through some super practical ways you can engage your kids at home and at church using technology and share some of their ow...

In this conversation with Justin Tarsiuk from Subsplash, we discuss what missional ministry means for you, your church, and your community. He'll share some practical strategies with us to help you pivot to a missional mindset and how to define the theology behind your digital discipleship.

Join Abby and Marc again as they continue their conversation what every small church needs. Part 2 highlights managing your people and your services using a ChMS and the tools you really need (and the tools you really don't).  Marc is a huband, father of 7, and a freelance designer and website developer out of South Bend, IN, but before that, he served as the Assistant Pastor at South Side Baptist...

Join Abby and Marc this week as they discuss what every small church needs. Part 1 of this episodes focuses on easy and free ways to get your church found online. Marc shares his own experience and gives tons of great tips with step-by-step instructions on how to get started.  Marc is a huband, father of 7, and a freelance designer and website developer out of South Bend, IN, but before that, he s...

During this episode, we talk about easy ways to get new volunteers involved in your church on Sunday morning and beyond! Volunteering can often be a great way to get new members plugged in, so save yourself some work with the tips Julie Farrell from PlanHero has to share. Check out http://churchcommunications.com/planhero-engage to download the free guide now! PlanHero™ is a suite of tools that de...

You are likely familiar with Adopt-a-Family signups during the holidays. But what about the rest of the year? How can you help? What about an Adopt-a-Family program going into the summer or prior to the start of school? What about determining what’s needed for families after a natural disaster strikes? Julie Farrell, founder of PlanHero, shares simple ways to reach out to your community year-round...

Caring for your mental health while serving in ministry can be difficult. In this episode, we'll hear from Eliza Huie as she shares 4 traits of a healthy ministry worker, along with some practical tips for caring for yourself and your community.  Eliza is a counselor, author, and speaker committed to providing care and resources for the whole person. Trained both biblically and clinically, she und...

Planning outreach events doesn't have to be complicated! Join us as we hear from Julie Farrell, founder of PlanHero™ as she shares some tips you can use to simplify your planning process. We talk about how to get more members involved, collaborating with local organizations, and forming relationships with new people. Check out https://churchcommunications.com/planhero-engage to download the free g...

A church trivia night can be a fun and engaging way to get your congregation connected with one another! Join us for a conversation with Julie Farrell, as she walks us through the ins and outs of planning a trivia night, and shares some helpful tips and resources. Check out http://churchcommunications.com/planhero-engage to download the free guide now! PlanHero™ is a suite of tools that deliver a...

During this episode, we hear from Drew Young, a church communicator in Washington. Drew shares his experience as a fully remote church employee, some tips and tricks for collaborating online, and how to set up a community-wide prayer initiative in your church. To connect with Drew, send him an email at day2pray@ctk.church . PlanHero™ is a suite of tools that deliver a fast and easy user experience...

Delivering meals to church family members in need may not seem like the biggest opportunity for service, but it can truly make people feel so cared for. In times of celebration and mourning, whether a baby has been born, a new family has joined the community, or someone is recovering from surgery, we've all gotta eat. Join us as we're joined again by Julie Farrell, PlanHero founder, to talk about...

Join us as we discuss how to breathe some life into an old-school church potluck. There are so many ministry opportunities available when you use this simple, tried-and true event style. We'll hear from Julie Farrell, founder of PlanHero, as she takes a through how to set up and streamline the entire process. PlanHero™ is a suite of tools that deliver a fast and easy user experience, allowing you...

Kristie Christie from Compassion International joins us for an interview where she shares about this amazing organization, along with some personal stories of encouragement! We talk about ministry burnout, the ways communication is changing, and what making an impact really looks like. Tune in to learn more about how Compassion is releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name. Learn more and spon...

Join us as we hear from Julie Farrell, founder of PlanHero. Julie walks us through how to simplify the sign up process in your church, and fills us in on some other great communications tools that can improve your team's efficiency.  PlanHero™is a suite of tools that deliver a fast and easy user experience, allowing you to organize your groups and teams all in one place. Learn more at planhero.com...

Jon Haley walks us through simple solutions to problems that most churches face and gives us an inside look into Servant Keeper by Faithlife.

Have you ever heard of “Health Care Sharing?” In this episode, Elvilio Silvera gives us all the details on what that is and how it works, and how it’s helping faith communities everywhere! Evelio Silvera has worked as a financial services, business development and government relations professional as well as a communication strategist with deep experience in start-ups, publicly traded companies, m...

In this episode, we hear from our friend Jeff Hook, the founder and CEO of Communitas Technologies. We discuss how data can be used to impact your church members and reach more people in your community. To learn more, visit churchcommunications.com/communitas.

In today's episode, Katie Allred chats with Rashawn Copeland, Digital Evangelist, where he talks all things social media and how to grow your audience for your church.

Have you wondered what content you should be creating? Today, Katie Allred sits down with Trey Van Camp so he can answer that question. Find out what pieces of content Church Comm Leaders should be creating!

In today's episode, Katie Allred speaks with Kathleen Cooke regarding the role of women communicators in the church. Tune in today!

Tune in today to hear Katie Allred speak with Phil Cooke on his view of how the role of a church communicator has changed.

In today's episode, Katie Allred speaks with Rashawn Copeland, Digital Evangelist, on ways to increase your social following as a church and how to leverage social media better.