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Join Kenny and Justin as they share 7 tactics and strategies for creating content in your church efficiently and help you make the most out of what you're creating.  Join our community today at churchcommunications.com/group.

Join Abby and Conrad for a super practical episode of the Church Comms Podcast. Conrad leads a highly-efficient team in a church of over 14,000 members. He shares tons of insight to leading well and has all the software recs you need.  Join our community today at churchcommunications.com/group Helpful links:  Ryke  Church Media Squad Bynder Envato Elements  Less Chaos, Less Noise Atomic Habits Sprint  7 Habits of Highly Effective People  Principles 

Katie and Adam talk all things church media and how you can use fun content to engage people and reach seekers with the Gospel.  Join our community today at churchcommunications.com/group. 

Tune in for this episode with Kenny Jahng and DJ Chuang. They discuss how a .church domain name can help your church website get found online, protect your brand, and keep your website more secure. Learn more about .church domains at name.church and connect with DJ at djchuang.com. 

Join Katie as she sits down with long-time group member, Bart Anestin. He's got great tips on building effective processes and they dig into the importance of authenticity.  Connect with Bart today at bartanestin.com. Join our community today at churchcommunications.com/group.

Katie is joined for this episode by a long-time group member and moderator, Katrina McMillan. With over 20 years of church experience, Katrina is a seasoned comms veteran with lots of experience and insight to share.  Join our community today at churchcommunications.com/group.

In this episode, Katie talks with Nathan Parikh, a long time Church Comms member. He shares his knowledge of the comms world and some effective strategies for meeting people where they are.  Join our community today at churchcommunications.com/group

Join Abby and Julie as they talk through some creative ways to develop community in your church while keeping the planning process simple. 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 and be sure to use the promo code “churchcomm15” for a discount on the annual subscription!

In this episode Katie and Daniel are talking about new technology and how we can be using it in the church to reach unreached people. They dig into VR memories, new online community platforms, and so much more. Check it out and connect with Dan and all our awesome group members at facebook.com/groups/churchcomm.

Join Katie this week as she talks with Bennett Tobias, VP of Operations at Church Media Squad! He shares some great insight into leading your team well and establishing healthy relationships that will carry you through when the going gets tough at work. He also talks us through his journey into the Church Comms world and gives some great tips and tools you can try out!  To learn more about Church Media Squad, visit churchcommunications.com/cms. 

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 own experiences as well!  Learn more about Minno at www.gominno.com and connect with Erick by emailing him at erick.goss@gominno.com.

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 Church. He works with churches, businesses, and bloggers who are ready to take what they have and bring their content, websites, and marketing plans into the 21st century. On top of running his freelance business, Marc runs two podcasts, Real Talk Christian Podcast and the Small Church Media Podcast. You can learn more about Marc at https://marchyde.com or at https://smallchurch.media.

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 served as the Assistant Pastor at South Side Baptist Church. He works with churches, businesses, and bloggers who are ready to take what they have and bring their content, websites, and marketing plans into the 21st century. On top of running his freelance business, Marc runs two podcasts, Real Talk Christian Podcast and the Small Church Media Podcast. You can learn more about Marc at https://marchyde.com or at https://smallchurch.media.

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 deliver a fast and easy user experience, allowing you to organize your groups and teams all in one place. Learn more at http://planhero.com and be sure to use the promo code “churchcomm15” for a discount on the annual subscription!

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. Check out http://churchcommunications.com/planhero-engage to download the free guide now and visit http://churchcommunications.com/podcast to watch this episode! 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 http://planhero.com and be sure to use the promo code “churchcomm15” for a discount on the annual subscription!

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 understands the complexities people face in their spiritual, emotional, and physical lives. She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling and has advanced certificates in biblical counseling from The Christian Counseling Educational Foundation (CCEF) and The Association of Biblical Counselors (ABC). She is also a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC/LCP) and has specialized training in trauma care, including EMDR. Eliza’s approach to clinical psychology reflects an unwavering commitment to a Christian worldview. Eliza is the director of counseling at McLean Bible Church located in the Washington D.C. metro area. She is also the Dean of Biblical Counseling for Metro Baltimore Seminary in Maryland. Her books include The Whole Life: 52 Weeks of Biblical Self-Care, Raising Teens in a Hyper-Sexualized World, Raising Kids in a Screen-Saturated World, Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids, and How to Get the Most Out of Your Counseling. To connect with Eliza, visit www.elizahuie.com.