How or where does a local church start when she decides to create and implement a social media strategy? It is not my intention with this and subsequent transparency reports to argue for or against the necessity of even having a social network strategy. I will not ask in this…
On this blog, we often write about the importance of having a vision – for your church in general and for your ministry social media platforms in particular. Write your vision and make it plain… (Habakkuk 2:2) If you have a clear vision, at some point you are required to…
Your social media content works best when it provides massive value. There’s a stark contrast between consuming social media and creating for social media. Creating builds your social media platforms. Consuming is everything else you do that has little effect on growth. How do you stand out and actually provide…
Writing content regularly on your church blog that people will read (and share) is hard work. Your best work might sometimes get a trickle of traffic, leaving you wondering if it is worth the effort. There is more to blogging than just finding the right topics for your church website.…
Jesus was a master storyteller. We want to be like Jesus. Does it follow that we, the church, should want to be master storytellers also? I think it is reasonable to conclude that we, the church, should make the effort to be like Jesus, to tell stories, too. We should…
Writing on your church blog regularly requires discipline, motivation, and a few practical habits. Avoid hitting the creative wall and let your thoughts flow naturally on paper by using these 3 tips: 1. Write Like You Speak To The People At Church Your writing voice should resonate your natural speaking…
Repetition rarely leads to a high level of performance and engagement in any key skill. Posting on your social media repetitively and routinely is reccomended but will not grow your following. To become more productive, you have to first become more competent. How do you improve your competence on social…
What is the purpose of social media for your church? It should be to share posts and videos that inspire, inform, and educate people. Publishing content that is aimed at selling – “Come to our church service,” or, “Join a fellowship group,” or, “Give to the special offering this week…”…
What’s the difference between a social media vision and a social media plan (or strategy)? The vision is what you see, where you want your church to get to. The plan is a series of strategic steps that will help you get there. Often a poor plan is confused for…
A new year. New goals. A renewed enthusiasm to tackle the challenges of a growing church. And whether you like it or not… new technologies to master. The current wave of social media innovations have now become an intrinsic part of culture. On this blog, we often share the importance…
