Connected Church

In this weekly Q&A show, I try to find answers to questions that we receive from Nonprofits, churches, and ministries. As part of the answer to this week's question, we look at: How to use WhatsApp or Messenger along with Groups How to have a structured communication approach on messenger apps The need for creating a 'safe place' for people to engage How to create a reasons for people to keep comi...

Weekly Digital & Social Media News for Leaders and Media Teams of Churches, Ministries and Nonprofits. For Week 2, Aug 2020: News 1 - Facebook releases new Sponsored Post option for group admins. News 2 - YouTube stops email notifications about channel uploads, live streams & premieres. News 3 - Instagram officially releases Reels, even as TikTok's U.S. plans remain uncertain. News 4 - Google anno...

In this weekly Q&A show, our expert guests help us find answers to questions from Nonprofits, churches, and ministries. In this week's discussion with Holly Tate, we look at: One key strategy to reach the younger generation - Listening Understanding the needs of your younger audience Ministering in a way that is relevant and familiar to them Using an online document to capture feedback on a regula...

Weekly Digital & Social Media News for Leaders and Media Teams of Churches, Ministries and Nonprofits. For Week 1, Aug 2020: News 1 - Facebook's Q2, 2020 earnings beats expectations for revenue, profit and user-growth. News 2 - WhatsApp introduces 'Search-the-Web' feature to verify forwarded messages. News 3 - TikTok's operation is under pressure in the US; a potential Microsoft deal. News 4 - Goo...

In this weekly show, I take a few minutes to share my thoughts on a topic/content from my book, The Connected Church. In this episode, we talk about ' Working efficiently with volunteers in digital and social media ministry'.  5 practical tips to help you: 1️. Create and define clear boundaries  2. Outline and set expectations 3. Have a trial period for engagement 4. Give freedom to experiment 5....

In this weekly Q&A show, I try to find answers to questions that we receive from Nonprofits, churches, and ministries. To answer this week's question, we look at: Four factors to consider while deciding on your social media posting frequency Consider the channel you are using to reach your audience Consider your audience's threshold or preference Consider the purpose and objective of your content...

Weekly Digital & Social Media News for Leaders and Media Teams of Churches, Ministries and Nonprofits. For Week 5, Jul 2020: News 1 - Google brings Netflix to Nest Hub & Hub Max smart displays. News 2 - Instagram introduces new personal fundraising tools. News 3 - Amazon Alexa app gets a new design focused on personalization. News 4 - Twitter releases new statistics on media consumption patterns....

In this weekly show, I take a few minutes to share my thoughts on a topic/content from my book, The Connected Church. In this episode, we talk about how to ' Be an audience-focussed church or ministry on social media'. We look at the following: 1️. Putting your audience first 2. Getting feedback and reviewing it  3. Measurement and analysis Show Notes, Resources & Links: https://www.natchilazarus....

In this weekly Q&A show, I try to find answers to questions that we receive from Nonprofits, churches, and ministries. To answer this week's question, we look at: Four practical tips for a smooth collaborative workflow Prepare a planning document Create processes and systems to enable collaboration Select and use the right collaborative tools Create a scheduled review process Show Notes, Resources...

Digital & Social Media News for Churches, Ministries and Nonprofits. For Week 4, Jul 2020: FB Messenger Rooms get screen-sharing across mobile apps, desktop & web app. Google launches new image extensions beta program inside its ads platform. Snapchat launched the first app inside its new Snap Minis chat product. Twitter releases 'Stories' feature in India . Facebook gives an overview of how ads w...

In this weekly show, I take a few minutes to share my thoughts on a topic/content from my book, The Connected Church. This week we talk about ' How to use both Spontaneous & Planning Content on Social Media'. We look at the following: 1️. Spontaneity works well on social media 2. Do a Story, go Live or simply post 3. Focussing on your message 4. Mix spontaneity with planning Show Notes, Resources...

In this weekly Q&A show, I try to find answers to questions that we receive from Nonprofits, churches, and ministries. To answer this week's question, we look at 7 content ideas: Behind-the-scenes, everyday life Take-over by church youth Event backstage details Testimonies and real-life stories Insights and Inspiration Announcements Feedback, survey and polls Show Notes, Resources & Links: https:/...

This is our 75th Weekly Episode! Thanks for your support. :)  Weekly Digital & Social Media News for Leaders and Media Teams of Churches, Ministries and Nonprofits. For Week 3, Jul 2020: News 1 - Facebook releases Blueprint lessons on getting started with Shops. News 2 - Google brings 'Predictive' capabilities to Analytics through Machine Learning & AI. News 3 - Instagram releases 'Edit' feature i...

In this weekly show, I take a few minutes to share my thoughts on a topic/content from my book, The Connected Church. This week we talk about ' Create Bible-based Content with Answers to Life's Key Questions'. We look at the following: 1️. The Bible is a book of answers 2. People come to social media with questions 3. Create content that answers life-questions Show Notes, Resources & Links: https:...

In this weekly Q&A show, I try to find answers to questions that we receive from Nonprofits, churches, and ministries. To answer this week's question, we look at the following: Strategy 1 - Bless people with your uniqueness Strategy 2 - Build your brand Strategy 3 - Build you bridges Strategy 4 - Build your workflows Show Notes, Resources & Links: https://www.natchilazarus.com/asknatchi   Have fee...

Weekly Digital & Social Media News for Leaders and Media Teams of Churches, Ministries and Nonprofits. For Week 2, Jul 2020: News 1 - WhatsApp gets animated stickers, QR codes and new group video calls features. News 2 - Twitter tests new collaborative features inside Fleets. News 3 - Instagram is testing 'Reels' in India trying to fill the gap created by TikTok-ban. News 4 - YouTube releases deta...

In this weekly show, I take a few minutes to share my thoughts on a topic/content from my book, The Connected Church. This week we talk about ' How to use Offline Feedback as a Tool for Online Success'. We look at the following: 1️. Ministries have an edge over commercial organizations when it comes to feedback capability 2️. Reaching out to your offline audience for feedback 3️. Getting feedback...

In this weekly Q&A show, I try to find answers to questions that we receive from Nonprofits, churches, and ministries. To answer this week's question, we look at the following: Two reasons NOT to create/redesign your website: No.1 - When you think someone else has a better website No.2 - When you are personally bored with your website Two reason to GO AHEAD and create/redesign your website: No.1 -...

Weekly Digital & Social Media News for Leaders and Media Teams of Churches, Ministries and Nonprofits. For Week 1, Jul 2020: News 1 - Facebook brings Links, Graphics and On-screen Comments to Live Producer. News 2 - Amazon Prime Video officially releases 'Watch Party' in the U.S... News 3 - Apple WWDC: iOS14, iPhone as a Car Key, WatchOS7, MacOS & Safari's Privacy. News 4 - LinkedIn releases new f...

In this weekly show, I take a few minutes to share my thoughts on a topic from my book, The Connected Church. This week we talk about ' Productivity Tips for Solo Social Media Managers in Nonprofits & Churches'. We look at the following: 1️. Role of solo social-media-managers in churches & nonprofits 2️. Tip 1 - Allocate Time for Tools Research  3️. Tip 2 - Expansion Planning with workflows & syst...

In this weekly Q&A show, I try to find answers to questions that we receive from Nonprofits, churches, and ministries. To answer this week's question, we look at the following: The Riches are in the Niches Introducing the I.A.S. Strategy for Success I = Integration A = Advertising S = Shareable Content Show Notes, Resources & Links: https://www.natchilazarus.com/asknatchi   Have feedback or questi...

Weekly Digital & Social Media News for Leaders and Media Teams of Churches, Ministries and Nonprofits. For Week 4, Jun 2020: News 1 - Twitter is testing a new 'Audio Clips' voice feature for select users on iOS. News 2 - Instagram enables new advertisers to release ads without a Facebook Ad Account.. News 3 - TikTok releases details about how it recommends videos in the 'For You' feed. News 4 - Li...

In this weekly show, I take a few minutes to share my thoughts on a topic from my book, The Connected Church. This week we talk about ' Being a good steward by measuring and tracking social media'. We look at the following: 1️ - Tracking as part of being a good steward 2️ - Putting more effort into tracking & reviewing 3️ - "You don't know what you don't know" 4 - Starting with a monthly & quarter...

In this weekly Q&A show, I try to find answers to questions that we receive from Nonprofits, churches, and ministries. To answer this week's question, we look at 4 simple steps: Step 1️ => Download WhatsApp Business App Step 2️ => Announce & Connect with Followers Step 3️ => Setup Groups and Broadcast Lists Step 4 => Link WhatsApp to Social Media Channels Show Notes, Resources & Links: https://www...

Weekly Digital & Social Media News for Leaders and Media Teams of Churches, Ministries and Nonprofits. For Week 3, Jun 2020: News 1 - WhatsApp 'Payments' launched in Brazil, pointing to a trend in mobile payments. News 2 - Google gives new Video Ads options to advertisers based on recent consumer behavior. News 3 - Messenger's New Inbox lets you switch between personal and business accounts. News...