You want to get started with media ministry, but with the basic software adding up to $50+ a month, how do small churches enter the game? Are there free alternatives to software we use in church? In today’s video, we’re showing you the best free alternatives to the software you need for media ministry. [powerpress] […]
One of the hardest truths for a church to swallow is getting found. This is doubled-down because our content is boring to many people. So how do we let our churches and ministries get discovered online? In today’s episode we’re enlightening you on the power of the Facebook Ads platform and sharing the most important […]
When that magical day comes and the church budget allows you to purchase a new sound board, a whole new set of questions come to mind… Analog or Digital? What’s better? What should we train on? Should we make it easy for volunteers or make ‘em learn like we did in the ol’ days? Will […]
Whether you’re designing sermon slides, social media posts, bulletin covers, thumbnails, booklets…WHATEVER church graphics design you’re doing, you can probably do it better. And while we all wish we were the hipster creative guy who could easily sip a mocha latte and whip up a sermon graphic worthy of a CD cover…we just ain’t that […]
In today’s pro-tip, we’re stepping away from tech to address a more common issue inside the church and telling you what no one else will tell you about No Food and Drink Signs in church. *Editors note* I really hammered down on the “we want to be good stewards” reason for these signs. But I […]
You spend all this time creating a great church graphics, but then you find out that others in your church are throwing different colors and clip art in their design work. It makes you want to rip your hair out doesn’t it? In today’s episode, we’re interviewing a church graphics design expert to find out […]
Ah ministry failure…something you and I are more familiar with than we care to be. In today’s episode, we’re showing you how to deal with ministry failure, learn from it, and retain your volunteers even after everything goes wrong. [powerpress] TL;DW (Too Long; Didn’t Watch) Today’s show is a special clip from our CTA […]
If you’re doing any type of videos like announcements, talking heads, marketing, or promotions, you need a script. But it is difficult to memorize said script every week. So you need to have a way to read the script while you record. In today’s pro-tip, I’m showing you the best teleprompter software you can use […]
We did it! 50 episodes and we’re still here; growing, sharing, and teaching more than ever. For our 50th episode we want to answer one of the BIGGEST questions we get from our audience…how can we inspire church volunteers? We’re interviewing Pastor Danny Franks who oversees over 1000 volunteers every month. Danny shares how to […]
Stock images are a double-edged sword. They’re great to fill our your content but they don’t accurately reflect your church. The answer to this problem is simple…build your own church stock photo library! In today’s pro-tip we’re showing you how easy it is to start building your own church stock photo library. PLUS we also have […]
Today’s pro-tip is a two-punch tool to record tutorials. The truth is, you won’t be around forever. Great leaders document what they do so a volunteer or eventual replacement can keep the work going. So you need a tool that makes it easy to record tutorials of what you do. Not only that, you can […]
It’s important to post every day to your church social media but how do you crank out the content when you’ve got other priorities? Today we’re showing you the BEST place to get amazing church social media images to save you time and generate more engagement for your church. Check Out Sunday Social Introducing […]
The Laurel vs. Yanni debate might be over, but Summer 2018 has brought us more to talk about in the church media world. In today’s episode, Dave and Justin are going over the biggest tech news this Summer and what it means for your church media ministry. [powerpress] TL;DW (Too Long; Didn’t Watch) Reusable Notebooks: […]
With Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Snapchat, Pinterest, and even Vero in the mix, we have a plethora of platforms to have a presence on. So should your church be on everything? Today we brought on social media consultant Dr. Marcus Cylar to share the benefits and cost of each platform so you can decide if […]
We try so hard to use social media for church only to get no attendance boost on Sunday…so what’s wrong with social media? In today’s episode, Jonathan Malm stops by to enlighten us that it may not be the problem with social media, but how we use it. [powerpress] About Our Guest: Jonathan Malm […]
Instagram just released IGTV. But is there a use for IGTV for churches? In today’s pro-tip, we’re showing you how to navigate the new platform, upload your video, and a few strategic tips on what to post. Introducing IGTV For Churches IGTV is Instagram’s new play against YouTube. Unlike Instagram, all IGTV videos are […]
You’re streaming live church services, but are you really happy with the number of people sticking around to play it? In today’s episode, we’re giving you five ways you can make your live stream more engaging and gain more attention. [powerpress] TL;DW (Too Long; Didn’t Watch) We know you’re busy, you don’t have […]
Are you fully aware of all the issues in your church live stream? In today’s pro-tip, Justin’s sharing how you can catch your own blind spots and find out what’s wrong with your church live stream. Can’t Watch? Read Below I don’t tune into the Food Network often, but when I do, I enjoy […]
Is there really any power in digital ministry? Is live streaming, podcasting, blogging, any of this church media worth it? In today’s show, we interview Jacek Obolewicz to learn his story of how online ministry helped bring him to church and find Jesus. [powerpress] About Our Guest: Jacek Obolewicz Jacek is the founder of […]
How can we make the church more relevant? Nobody is paying attention or cares about you. And attendance is dropping… Everybody has these thoughts run through their heads when we’re stuck doing the same things over and over again. In today’s episode, we’re sharing 3 ways that you can make your church more relevant now. […]
Editing is only half the process of creating videos online. Your videos can’t make a difference if no one sees it. In today’s episode, we start our new Mount Rushmore series and share our top tool recommendations for creating videos online. [powerpress] Show Notes We were inspired by one of the master marketers we […]
As church media folks, we love it when we get “user-generated content” or, videos from other church members. But one problem you may face when you try to edit that footage is audio sync issues, rendering the footage unusable… …until now. In today’s pro-tip, I’m going to show you how to fix your audio sync […]
“We’ve never done it that way” is one of the most frustrating things to hear when you’re trying to start something new. In today’s episode, we interview Michael Lukaszewski from Church Fuel to find out how to move forward when your church is stuck in the past. [powerpress] About Our Guest: Michael Lukaszewski Michael […]
Church website photos will make or break your website. The wrong photos can create distrust, while great photos can get a potential visitor planning their visit before they even realize it. In today’s episode, we’re sharing 5 church website photo rules for your church website. [powerpress] Show Notes Pretty photos may look nice on your […]
With thousands of “gurus” online telling you how to beat the algorithm, Facebook can seem as complex and confusing as filing U.S. taxes. In today’s show, we sit down with an actual employee of Facebook to set the record straight on how you should use Facebook for your church. [powerpress] About Our Guest: Nona Jones […]