What GPT-5 in Microsoft 365 Means for Your Church Staff
Microsoft quietly rolled out GPT-5 into Microsoft 365 Copilot this week, and it could change the way church leaders and volunteers manage their day-to-day. With…
10 Things Church Media Teams Are Doing Right (And Why It Matters)
In a world where criticism flows freely and technical glitches seem magnified, church media volunteers often focus on what went wrong rather than celebrating what's…
Zoom Alternatives: 2020 Guide
Searching for the best zoom alternatives? 2020 has brought us new hurdles to leap and while everyone is on Zoom, there might be better options…
Minecraft For Ministry
With the COVID-19 changing the way we do ministry, churches need to adapt to reach people where they are...online. Today we're interviewing some of the…
Your Church And COVID-19
COVID-19 is changing the way we do church, and with it comes new obstacles and challenges. Let's talk about how to get your message out…
Church Live Stream Publishing Plan for 2020
Setting up your church live stream is just one piece of the puzzle... a church publishing plan will help your message carry further to more…
How to Get More Viewers For Your Church Live Stream
If you use Social Media the right way, with your video(s), you can get more viewers of your video archives AND your Church's Live Stream!…
The Best Church Live Streaming Software
There are dozens of live streaming software solutions available for your church... but which one is the best live streaming software for your church in…
Take Better Photos For Church Social Media
Do your photos for your church social media make you look boring, outdated...or worse, abandoned? Or does it look like an advertisement on your local…
How To Grow Your Church With Social Media In 2020
Is 2020 finally the year you finally grow your church with social media? In today’s episode, we’re going over how you can make that dream…
How To Make Your Church Christmas Live Stream Better
There are only 5 weeks left till Christmas...is your church christmas live stream setup and optimized to show your fantastic service? In today’s show, we’re…
The Ultimate Church Live Stream Audit
You’ve got a church live stream running, but how do you check yourself to make sure it’s hitting all the right notes? In today’s episode, we’re…
The Easiest DIY LED Light You Can Make NOW
Video lighting doesn't have to break the bank. DIY video lighting doesn't have to look cheap either. You can make a quick, easy, cheap video…
Affordable Lighting For YouTube Videos DIY
It can be hard to find the right affordable lighting for Youtube videos. Video lighting is expensive, but it doesn't have to be. Here is…
Fall Q&A
The leaves are changing colors, sweaters are breaking out (even in Texas), and we’ve all still got questions that need answers. Today we’re answering your…
5 Church Photography Tips You Haven’t Heard
When it comes to taking better photos in church, let’s think outside the box to make your job easier. In today’s show we’re sharing 5…
How To Use YouTube for Churches Effectively with Sean Cannell
Youtube and online video is a powerful tool for churches and ministries. How can churches effectively make use of the Youtube platform and have an…
Church Media Trends with AJaytheCEO
Dave's out today but you can't have the Church Media Guys with only one guy talking about the latest church media trends... So today…
The Best and Easiest Video Slideshow Maker
This is the best slideshow maker for 2020. Animoto is a perfect video slideshow maker that works on any platform. It has lots of pre-done…
How To Make a Video Slides Show Quickly with iMovie
"Can you make a slideshow from photos and add music to it?" I get this question a lot and if you're working in church media,…
2019 Christmas Planning Essentials
Christmas season is fast approaching, have you started your Christmas planning yet? In today's show, we're discussing how to stage your christmas planning process so…
Attracting First Time Church Visitors Takes More Than Just A Sermon…
Should the sermon be the most important part of bringing first time church visitors to your church? In today’s show, we’re talking about why the…
Dave & Justin Unplugged
Have you ever wondered if Dave & Justin have actual lives outside of CTA and work? Nothing is off the table as today Dave &…
How To Effectively Use Church Technology For Discipleship
Church technology isn’t just for the “big church” service anymore...you can use apps and tools to bring people together and enhance their small group experience.…
2019 Church Photography Team Report (What You Need to Know) with Rob Laughter
Building a church photography team can seem like a daunting task...but did you know you’re not alone? Today we’re breaking down The State of Church…
How To Use YouTube For Church: With Sean Cannell
Using YouTube for church creates a mission field as much as a media outlet. But churches aren't using it to its full potential! In today’s…
Summer 2019 Q&A with Dave and Justin
It’s time for this Summer’s Q&A session! In today’s episode, we’re answering your questions about live streaming, working with the music minister, getting more volunteers,…
3 MORE Ways To Use Church Email To Annoy Your Membership
Email is a great tool to spread the word about what’s going on, but it’s a double-edge sword to turn people away… I gave you…
Let’s Audit Your Church Live Streaming Setup
WWDD...What would Dave do...with my church live streaming setup? Today we’re answering that question by giving live stream audits to YOUR submitted live streams. …
Storytelling Through Church Photography with Ben Stapley
You’ve got photos on your social media and website...but it’s the same church photography over and over everywhere...how do you capture the moment of what’s…
First-Time Visitor Gift Unboxing… From The View Of A Church Guest
Have you ever gotten to see your first-time visitor actually react to the gift you give them? In today’s show, I’m unboxing a first-time visitor…
Easy Mission Trip Fundraising Ideas To Raise Funds Faster
We live in a world of constant connection...yet mission trip fundraising is still relegated to a “special” Sunday night service...and it needs to change. Today…
3 Ways To Use Church Email To Annoy Your Membership
Welcome to the Opposite Day, where the goal of your church email should be to annoy your church membership and attendees. In today’s video I’m…
How To Convince Your Pastor
You’re ready to pitch an idea to your pastor.. Your palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy, There’s vomit on your sweater already, mom’s…
What Is A Landing Page? (And Why You Need One For Easter)
What is this darn landing page we keep talking about? And why is it so important for Easter success? Here is everything you need to…
Do We Need Church Website Designers?
Is it necessary to hire church website designers if you think you can do it yourself? Is there any benefit to this? In today’s episode,…
Your Church Website’s Platform: What To Pick
Choosing a church website's platform can be like choosing a dentist...it’s something you have to do but you’re just not sure which one will treat…
Church Website 101: Help I Just Started!
So you’ve just been handed the keys to the church website...but wait, what are you supposed to do??? In today’s episode, we’re giving you the…
Why Every Parent Should NOT Worry About Screen Time
Laptops, iPads, cell phones, video games, are we killing our kids with all this screen time??? NO! And here’s why blaming the screen is wrong...…
How Podcasting DOES NOT Hurt Preaching
Did you know there are people who think podcasting is BAD for preaching? In today’s show we’re going to shoot so many holes in that…
How To Easily Prepare Your Easter Church Graphics
In today's show, I’m giving you the lowdown on how to prepare your Easter church graphics, NO MATTER your current situation, your budget, or your…
Your Church Website Sucks, Burn It To The Ground
Get the game plan on how to convince your pastor that your church website sucks, and why you need to destroy it... PLUS we’ll also…
What Is The Best Automatic Caption Generator For Your Live Stream?
Captioning your videos would make your sermons more accessible, but is there an automatic caption generator that would work for your live stream? In today’s…
How To Make Easter Planning Easy (Free Checklist)
We are 10 weeks away from the biggest service of your church. Have you started your Easter planning? In today’s show, we’re discussing 6 things…
30 Lessons From The Best Church Websites
We’re blazing through 30 things you’ll find on the best church websites. Sharpen your pencils and grab plenty of paper...this is gonna be FAST! PLUS…
Stop Talking Like This In Your Church Communications
The way you use words matter. And if you use the wrong language to try to win people over, you wind up looking like a…
Video Game Ministry: How Pastor SouZy Launched The Ultimate Church For Gamers
Many people still roll their eyes when they hear “Video Game Ministry.” But today we’re not talking about youth lock-ins with the church Wii...Pastor SouZy…
small church; BIG IMPACT | The Justin Nava Show
Is there such thing as a church that’s too small to live stream? Can you make an impact with a small following? PLUS, I’m going…
Get Hyped For 2019!
CTA is entering its second full year, and we’ve got even more coming to you in 2019! New shows, new courses, new promises...will you join…
Technology Trends and Predictions For 2019
2018 is nearly gone and to prepare properly for 2019, you have to know where you're going. What does next year hold for technology and…
The Apps We Live For
We all snoop. Admit it...glancing at computer screens, inside windows, and yeah, the occasional medicine cabinet. We want to see what other people are doing…
The Free Keyword Tool That Makes Research Easy
When you’re making content to spread your message online, you need to make sure you’re easily discovered. And to do that, you need use the…
How To Build And Sustain The Best Podcast For Your Church
The future of church podcasting is...not podcasting. In today's episode we're sitting down with podcasting expert, Paul Colligan to discover what church podcasting is missing…
Free Alternatives To Software You Need: Open Source Software Breakdown
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…
7 Surprising Facebook Stats You Need To Know
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…
Buying Or Learning A New Sound Board? Top Advice You Need To Know
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…
The Best 4 Church Media Design Tools To Create Anything You Need
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…
No Food, No Drink, No Belonging
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…
Overcome Inconsistency In Your Church Graphics
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…
The Powerful Mindset To Overcome Ministry Failure
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…
Don’t Sound Like A Goober In Your Videos
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…
How To Inspire Church Volunteers
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…
Never Need A Stock Photo Again
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…
The Easiest Way To Record Tutorials
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…
The Best Place to Get Church Social Media Images
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…
This Summer In Church Media: 2018
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…
Should My Church Be On ________?
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…
Summer Q&A: Your Church Media Questions Answered
The Summer of 2018 has brought us a royal wedding, tears of English soccer fans, half the universe disappearing in a snap, but more importantly,…
Social Media For Church Needs A Facelift
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…
IGTV For Churches: Is It Worth Our Time?
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,…
5 Actionable Tips For Streaming Live Church Services That Look Awesome
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…
How To Overcome Blind Spots In Your Church Live Stream
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…
Demonstrating The Power Of Digital Ministry: Jacek’s Story
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…
3 Ways to Make Your Church More Relevant to The Community
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…
The Best Tools For Creating Videos Online
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…
How To Fix Audio Sync Issues From Phone Video
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…
The Best Way To Move Forward When Your Church Is Stuck In The Past
“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,…
Church Website Photos You Need To Attract More Guests
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…
How To Use Facebook For Your Church The Best Way
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…
5 Tips For Getting Better Quality Out Of The Gear You Have Without Spending A Lot of Money
Do you feel like you’ve hit the roof or reached a plateau with your live stream quality? In today’s show, Dave dives into his expertise…
Get Better Results For Your Instagram Stories With This One Tool
Instagram Stories is here to stay. And if you haven’t figured it out yet, you need a way to get the perfect photo or video…
How To Bridge Generations In Church With Technology
There are multiple generations in church we are called to serve. And if there’s one thing you can count on, it’s resistance to new systems and…
What Is A SWIPE File (And How Does It Future-proof Your Design Inspiration)?
Have you ever started a new church media project but got stuck not knowing how you were going to do it? (If not, please tell…
The Real Reason Your Church Can’t Rely On Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube
On a scale from 1-10, how much are you relying on Facebook for church communications? If your answer was anything above 1, you’re playing a…
Never Lose Your Physical Documents Again With This One Tool
UPDATE: As of September 2019, CamScanner has been vulnerable to a number of malicious attacks through their in-app advertising. This will hopefully be completely resolved…
3 Easy Ways To Get Started With Church Video Marketing
Churches will often spend hundreds of dollars on printing flyers, cards, and signs to spread the word about their services and events. But with church…
What To Use When You Need To Grow Your Church Email List
Email is your most powerful tool for communicating with your church throughout the week. But how do you collect emails to grow your church email…
Church Social Media Policy: What You Need To Know Before You Post
We know Pastors and church leaders should live above reproach, but does that include social media? In today’s show, Justin Dean schools us on what…
How To Get Free Church Podcast Audio From YouTube
Reliable, free, and quality music tracks are hard to come by. Whether you’re doing a sermon clip, a testimony, promo clip, or your own church…
5 Church Podcasting Ideas You Need To Try
Going to church used to be a given. But nowadays we’re lucky if even the average church member attends more than twice a month. The…
The Best Tool To Collect Photos From Your Ministry Team
As media creators, we have multiple people and multiple events to collect media for at various points. It can be overwhelming! But imagine you could…
3 More Qualities Of Great Church Communication Strategy
Have you ever had somewhere to be but you were so engrossed in conversation that you said, “forget it” and ran late anyway? That’s pretty…
How To Organize Your Documents For Ministry With This One Tool
Your Pastor sends you a PDF of notes from a meeting...or you want to keep all your PDF sheet music in one place....or you need…
How To Write Church Email Newsletters That People Want To Read
Anyone who tells you that no one reads church email newsletters anymore is a liar. The fact is that email is still the preferred way…
The Best Way To Plan The Perfect Pastor Blog Headline
You spent all day working on the perfect blog post. You publish and share it across all your channels. Then when you ask your congregation…
How To Boost Your Church Communications Plan So People Actually Pay Attention
Do you still have people coming up to you asking why they didn’t hear about an event or program? You worked hard to put everything…
Church Website Strategy I Wish I Knew Years Ago
Great church websites are defined by strategy, not design. This means that you need to have your church website strategy figured out before you build.…
Easter Q&A with Dave & Justin
Facebook live notifications and promotion? Best film clips to use on stage? Are yard signs still effective? On today’s show, Dave and Justin take the…
How To Use Instagram DM For Church To Open New Ministry Opportunities
Did you know you can use Instagram DM for church community building and relationships? Let's find out how you can use Direct Messages on Instagram…
How To Make Audio Processing Easy With Levelator
It bakes, it grills, it sautees, and it slow-cooks! It’s the amazing...wait, I’m not selling a revolutionary cooking appliance. But what I do have is…