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How could your church communicate better? Join hosts Bryan Haley and Jeanette Yates as they discuss tips, strategies, and tools that anyone in church communication can use to enhance their church marketing and communication.
The way we communicate—as humans and as the church—has shifted dramatically in the last few decades. Even with all this change, the principles of good communication remain consistent. It's the application of those core principles that may need to be updated. In this episode, Jeanette and Bryan talk with Amy Chaney, Senior Strategist at Kem & Company, about updating our philosophy of communication.
Show Notes:
- Kem Meyer & Company: https://bit.ly/3MI3Z2e
- Tips to Help You Communicate to Multiple Generations - Ep. 73: https://bit.ly/47cJEub
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How do you prioritize your workload? Sometimes, as difficult as it may be, it could be time to delegate a task or project, outsource it to someone else, or let it go altogether. In this episode, Bryan and Jeanette discuss ways to master the art of delegation in church communications.⚡️ Highlights:0:00 - Intro1:34 - Where to Begin6:20 - Delegating11:31 - Outsourcing18:45 - Difference Between Delegating and Outsourcing19:25 - Stopping Something⚡️ Show Notes:- 11 Tips on How to Delegate as a Leader | https://bit.ly/3Qmzf8g- Why a Project Management System is Valuable for Church Communication s | https://bit.ly/3tNfTBq- 5 Project Management Systems to Consider for Your Church | https://bit.ly/3tTiRof- 3 Ways Church Communicators Can Utilize Volunteers | https://bit.ly/477tfYh- How Church Communicators Can Effectively Work with Agencies | https://bit.ly/49hEiiP- After Action Review | https://bit.ly/49ddmkd- The Church Co | https://bit.ly/3MqbU4m- Canva | https://bit.ly/3QEQ5jW- Squarespace | https://bit.ly/3QfPQKV- Wix | https://bit.ly/40z6BFL📚 Book Club! | https://bit.ly/46EfAaw⚡️ Join the Church Juice community on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2yVJYPh
There are only nine Sundays left until Christmas! As we get closer to the Advent and holiday season, Jeanette and Bryan are here to help you craft a compelling marketing strategy for the Christmas season ahead.
Show Notes:
- Maximizing Christmas Eve | https://bit.ly/3s510Kk
- Planning a Successful Christmas Service | https://bit.ly/470pVNP
- Balancing Christmas Tradition with Creativity | https://bit.ly/3QakdlP
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Internal communication is a critical component of any church's ministry strategy. When teams collaborate well, it breaks down the ministry silos that many church leaders feel exist today. Here's how to improve your cross-ministry communication.
Highlights:
0:00 - Intro
2:21 - Why Internal Communications is Important
3:30 - When Internal Communications Becomes an Issue
4:40 - How to Tear Down Ministry Silos
7:40 - The Communications Calendar
12:36 - Clarity of Mission
14:28 - Getting Buy-In
17:45 - How to Succeed
Show Notes:
- How Our Team Solved Its Internal Communication Needs With These Tools | https://bit.ly/46xlvyi
- Practical Advice to Help You Improve Your Church's Internal Communications | https://bit.ly/3KrncmR
- Internal Communications | https://bit.ly/405fIxC
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Every church communicator is a leader—regardless of whether you feel it or not. But how can you step into your leadership role when you're not the one calling the shots? In this episode, Jeanette and Bryan discuss practical ways to help you lead your church communications well.
Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(2:04) You Are a Leader
(4:06) Leading Yourself
(6:40) Leading Others
(8:08) Getting the Attention of Other Leaders
(11:57) Be Creative
(16:43) The Best Leaders
⚡️Links and resources:
- 5 Things to Help You Lead Change from Kem Meyer: https://bit.ly/3ZIYnKG
- How to Lead When You’re Not In Charge by Clay Scroggins: https://a.co/d/9zBFS6M
- The Aspiring Leader's Guide to the Future: 9 Surprising Ways Leadership is Changing by Clay Scroggins: https://a.co/d/3U4DDyE
⚡️ How to Create a Communication Strategy That Actually Works | Upcoming Webinar: Thursday, October 19. We'll help you create a communication strategy that actually works for your church. You’ll get ideas, resources, and the framework to build a strategy that can stick for your church communications—helping you break through the noise and connect with your community. Reserve your seat: https://bit.ly/48BREGt
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For Lauren Bounds, church communications was a place she never imagined being involved. But when a need in her small church arose, she stepped up to the challenge. Starting by volunteering to help with the church's social media, today Lauren works as the church's contracted communications director.
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Ruth Noble is a church communications veteran from Toronto, Ontario. She's held a number of church communication-related roles since she began in 2013, and today we get the chance to talk with her about her role and experience in church marketing.
It's time to rethink how we communicate—and the role of church communications. Whether you're a seasoned expert, or your just diving in for the first time, this episode is for you. In this episode, Jeanette and Bryan discuss the latest trends in digital spaces—and how it's good news for churches.
THIS WEEK: Get your church communication fresh start by attending Church Juice's next webinar this Thursday, September 21. This free one-hour webinar covers everything you need to hit the ground running in church communications. Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/44Gpy9L
Highlights:
0:00 - Intro
01:47 - What is "Communication"?
03:53 - Your Primary Question
04:48 - "Church" is Different Now
05:45 - The Missing Demographic
07:57 - What This Means for Church Communications
12:47 - Building Community and Connection Online
16:45 - It's All About...
Links and resources:
- Webinar: Thursday, September 21. Whether you're new to church communications or been in your role for a while, getting a fresh start is possible! Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/44Gpy9L
- Why Middle-Aged Americans Aren’t Going Back to Church - WSJ: https://on.wsj.com/45WD76e
- Social Media Decline: Ending for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok - Business Insider: https://bit.ly/48eF281
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We recently asked church communicators what lessons they have learned in their role worth sharing with the community, and today we’re sharing those lessons with you. Jeanette and Bryan discuss four lessons other church communicators say they've learned.
Get your church communication fresh start by taking part in Church Juice's next webinar Thursday, September 21. Whether you're new to church communications or been in your role for a while, getting a fresh start is possible! This is a free, live one-hour event, but space is limited. Sign up now: https://bit.ly/44Gpy9L
Jeanette and Bryan are back to kick-off off the next season of the Church Juice podcast! From unexpected challenges to valuable lessons learned, they discuss five things to help you as you serve your church with communications. These are the lessons we WISH we knew when we first started out.Highlights:1. People are inherently last-minute (01:44)2. Trust has to be earned (04:15)3. Communications is not an administrative role (07:13)4. Your role will change as technology changes (09:17)5. Culture changes slowly (13:14)What do you wish you knew when you got started in church communications? Join the conversation in the Church Juice Insiders Facebook group: https://bit.ly/2y770lKGet your church communication fresh start by taking part in Church Juice's next webinar Thursday, September 21. Whether you're new to church communications or been in your role for a while, getting a fresh start is possible! This is a free, live one-hour event, but space is limited. Sign up now: https://bit.ly/44Gpy9L
One church saw an opportunity to dream about how to do church differently in a post-pandemic world. Today we talk with a virtual church pastor about the church in the digital space.
It’s easy to move from one thing to the next without taking time to reflect. That's why evaluating and measuring success in ministry is so critical.
Failure happens—even in church communications. But how we respond to failure shapes how we grow.
special events often require a different approach to communicate effectively. Here’s what you need to know to help create a marketing plan for your church’s special events.
One of the most common struggles that professional organizers face is the chaos that takes place with file organization. Here's some help.
Even in work that's all about people, it's easy to feel isolated in ministry. Here's how to recognize and overcome ministry silos.
Every person and organization deals with change. And when it's your church job, transitioning can be even more difficult. But it is possible to leave well.
Using acronyms, phrases, and terms often carry a common understanding, making it easier to connect and communicate. But as a church communicator, it’s important to look at all forms of communication, including the language we use, through a different lens.
It’s easy to get swept up in the busyness of work, taking care of the needs of others while neglecting to set proper boundaries, practicing self-care, or tending to mental health needs.
With rapid advancements in machine learning and technology, using AI tools have become easily accessible and affordable. But how do generative AI tools, like Chat GPT, impact the church?
With summer weather and vacations right around the corner, many churches experience shifts in attendance and ministry programming. So how can you keep people connected to your church during the summer?
Last fall, this dynamic church in the heart of Halifax decided to begin a journey to help them intentionally communicate the changing realities of their congregation (and the world around them)
Video content consumption continues to grow, so here's how you can incorporate short-form video into your church's communications strategy.
Learn how to reach a mutli-generational audience with these ideas, tips, and things to consider.
You asked, and we are answering! In this episode, we answer the burning questions you, our amazing listeners, have been asking about church websites.
We all know it—church communications can ... challenging. But with the right tools, it can be a lot easier! In this video, Jeanette and Bryan share some of their favorite church communications tools, and how you can use them, too.
Every church communicator has a plethora of responsibilities, meetings, events, and much more—making effective time management crucial for church leaders to fulfill their role and move the ministry's mission forward. In this episode, Jeanette Yates and Bryan Haley discuss practical tips and strategies that anyone can use to manage their time more effectively. From setting priorities, scheduling tasks, using time-blocking techniques, and avoiding common time-wasters, we cover the basics of time management in a concise and actionable manner. Whether you're a full-time pastor, lay leader, or a church communicator with any other title, this episode will arm you with the tools you need to balance competing demands and stay focused on what truly matters in your ministry.
Easter is less than one month away, so it's time to make sure your communications are set up for success.
Storytelling is a powerful communication tool. In this episode, Jeanette and Bryan explore how to tell more and better stories with dignity, and how your church can use the art of storytelling to connect with your community in more and meaningful ways.
As we race toward Christmas and the end of the year, we need to take a step back to reflect on 2022.
How can you incorporate streaming or podcasting into the ministry of the church—beyond Sunday? Let's talk about how your church can take its podcasting and live streaming strategy to the next level.
Most people avoid uncomfortable and awkward conversations. But sometimes it's critical to deal with the elephant in the room, and it doesn't always have to be a negative discussion.
As you build healthier and robust volunteer teams, relationships are key. And an important part to building deeper relationships with your volunteers is to show your appreciation of them. So what does volunteer appreciation look like? Here are some ideas to help boost your creativity as you think about integrating appreciation into your regular rhythms of team building.
Not every church has a paid staff person devoted to church communications. In a lot of churches, the marketing and communication elements of ministry fall on volunteers. What's different (besides pay) for a volunteer communications lead? How do volunteers do things differently than staff? Today we talk with Tammy Pallot, who serves in many volunteer leadership roles in her church, and we talk about what it's like to be a volunteer in leadership and how your church can take steps to empower its volunteers.
Not every church has a paid staff person devoted to church communications. In a lot of churches, the marketing and communication elements of ministry fall on volunteers. What's different (besides pay) for a volunteer communications lead? How do volunteers do things differently than staff? Today we talk with Tammy Pallot, who serves in many volunteer leadership roles in her church, and we talk about what it's like to be a volunteer in leadership and how your church can take steps to empower its volunteers.
Volunteers drive ministry forward; and as church leaders, building a healthy team of volunteers is a primary responsibility. In this episode of the Church Juice Podcast, Jeanette and Bryan talk with Mary Ann Sibley, founder of MatterSpark, about ways to recruit, train, and care for volunteer teams in any church ministry.
Volunteers drive ministry forward; and as church leaders, building a healthy team of volunteers is a primary responsibility. In this episode of the Church Juice Podcast, Jeanette and Bryan talk with Mary Ann Sibley, founder of MatterSpark, about ways to recruit, train, and care for volunteer teams in any church ministry.
Graphic design helps communicate clearly, and it helps deliver your message well. Yet, most churches don't have the budget to hire a full-time, in-house graphic designer (there are people who get full degrees in graphic design!). Instead, design often falls to a person who has lots of other responsibilities, and little time to learn the art and science of graphic design. In this episode, we talk with Josh Starr, founder of Pixel Painters, about how your church can take its communications to the next level with improved graphic design.
Graphic design helps communicate clearly, and it helps deliver your message well. Yet, most churches don't have the budget to hire a full-time, in-house graphic designer (there are people who get full degrees in graphic design!). Instead, design often falls to a person who has lots of other responsibilities, and little time to learn the art and science of graphic design. In this episode, we talk with Josh Starr, founder of Pixel Painters, about how your church can take its communications to the next level with improved graphic design.
Is it ever okay to NOT be on a social media platform? Rather than trying to hop on the latest trend, or even simply staying afloat with your current profiles, maybe it's time to evaluate where you need to be in the social media realm. In today's discussion, we discuss what you need to know about the platforms your church ought to consider utilizing, plus how to determine when it's right for your church to use a social media channel, stay on that platform, and when it's okay to leave.
Is it ever okay to NOT be on a social media platform? Rather than trying to hop on the latest trend, or even simply staying afloat with your current profiles, maybe it's time to evaluate where you need to be in the social media realm. In today's discussion, we discuss what you need to know about the platforms your church ought to consider utilizing, plus how to determine when it's right for your church to use a social media channel, stay on that platform, and when it's okay to leave.
For most of us, digital technology has become ubiquitous to daily life. The way we make purchases, consume content, and interact with each other—nearly every facet of our lives and the culture around us has been impacted by the digital revolution. But what about “church” culture? We’re talking with Dr. Corrina Laughlin, author of "Redeem All: How digital life is changing evangelical culture" about the impact of technology on the church.
For most of us, digital technology has become ubiquitous to daily life. The way we make purchases, consume content, and interact with each other—nearly every facet of our lives and the culture around us has been impacted by the digital revolution. But what about “church” culture? We’re talking with Dr. Corrina Laughlin, author of "Redeem All: How digital life is changing evangelical culture" about the impact of technology on the church.
Most churches recognized the value of digital platforms and tools through the last few years. But now that meeting in person is an option again, what happens to those invaluable tools? Let's develop digital missionaries for the future of the church. We talk with Jeff Reed, founder of The Church Digital, about how ministries can embrace the digital frontier and equip people to be missionaries in their neighborhoods and in their digital circles, as well.
Most churches recognized the value of digital platforms and tools through the last few years. But now that meeting in person is an option again, what happens to those invaluable tools? Let's develop digital missionaries for the future of the church. We talk with Jeff Reed, founder of The Church Digital, about how ministries can embrace the digital frontier and equip people to be missionaries in their neighborhoods and in their digital circles, as well.
Now that most churches have enabled some form of online church, what's next? How can a church look long-term and embrace both online and in-person worship—and what does that even look like? We talk with Jason Moore, author and church consultant, about the future of hybrid church and how your ministry can benefit from embracing this new normal.
Now that most churches have enabled some form of online church, what's next? How can a church look long-term and embrace both online and in-person worship—and what does that even look like? We talk with Jason Moore, author and church consultant, about the future of hybrid church and how your ministry can benefit from embracing this new normal.
After a long summer break, Jeanette Yates and Bryan Haley are back at-it with an all-new season for the podcast! Not wasting any time, we dive into a new way of thinking about engagement online: Stop waiting around for comments, likes, or retweets. In just 15 minutes a day, TDE, or target daily engagement, flips the idea of social media engagement on its head.
After a long summer break, Jeanette Yates and Bryan Haley are back at-it with an all-new season for the podcast! Not wasting any time, we dive into a new way of thinking about engagement online: Stop waiting around for comments, likes, or retweets. In just 15 minutes a day, TDE, or target daily engagement, flips the idea of social media engagement on its head.
Burnout can happen to anyone—and ministry is certainly no exception. We discuss causes of burnout and how you can prevent it from creeping up in your ministry.
We talk with one of the world's first online church pastors about how to use digital tools to reach people—and connect them to your church.
Every church is in crisis mode at one moment or another, but how you communicate through these difficult times is critical. Kristen Berry, a church crisis communication expert, helps us work through communicating well through crises large or small.
We spend a lot of time talking about websites and bulletins, but your building communicates something to guests, too. What is your physical space communicating to people when they enter?
Are your internal communication strategies lacking? Here are some ways your church can tackle the internal needs to create unity and quality communications.
How are you focusing your communications this year? Here are our thoughts on what ought to be at the forefront of your church communication plan.
Reading is a great way to grow, be challenged, and equip yourself as a communications leader. Here's what we're reading in 2022.
Your church's website is more important than you might realize—that's why you need to evaluate your website.
Now's a great time to take a step back and look at your church's communication. Here are some things to think about.
Want to make some communication improvements? Here is some low-hanging fruit to help you get a fresh start for 2022.
Email's not dead, but is your e-newsletter? Let's talk about how to make your email communication improve.
Online church is a viable way for your church to build community. The live stream doesn't have to be an afterthought—in fact, it's an essential tool for ministry!
Another popular social media platform (and communication tool): Instagram! Can Instagram really build community among your church?
Now that things have settled down a bit, what do you do with that lingering Zoom account? Here's why your church may want to consider keeping that video meeting service.
90% of text messages are read within 3 minutes. That means texting is a great tool, so let's talk about the viability of using texting to build community in church!
How do you build authentic community, conversation, and connection in your online groups? Here are some practical tools and ideas.
Starting with a good foundation regarding Facebook groups, and having a well-planned road map, is key to having success with this community-building tool.
Community develops as we physically gather. But how, in this hybrid world we now live in, do we start building community online?
We talk a lot about tools and concepts for communication. But a central part of the role of a communications leader is actually not proclaiming a message or event—it’s about community.
A compelling story invites the listener to take part in the journey. How can you tell a story better? What does storytelling in communication look like, anyway?
Over the last year and a half, churches across the globe—regardless of denomination, location, or demographics—have adapted to communicate more (and better) online. What's the future of communications look like? We talk about that and more in this episode.
Communicators quickly adapt to changing methods, learn new ways of communicating, and constantly utilize new technologies and tools. So how do you remain nimble enough to quickly adapt? We’re talking about adapting to change in today’s episode.
Hear from a real-life church communication leader from a small church. What's different about communications in small churches? What can you learn from other churches, regardless of the size of your congregation?
We talk a lot about marketing tools, and we give a lot of tips on how to be succesful in your communication. But at the end of the day, it's all about people.
What’s changed in church websites over the last year? How should your church view its website? We’re talking about church websites this episode.
Knowing what makes your church unique allows you to serve your congregation and community that much better.
What is quality communication? Having a plan can help you be more flexible–and it helps you have quality communication.
We’ve spent a lot of time and effort figuring out new ways to broadcast our message. In an effort to make sure everyone still feels connected, we’ve gotten wide with our communication—but is it time to go deeper in building relationships? What does relationship building look like in 2021 and beyond? In this episode, we talk about how to use those same tools we’ve created to broadcast our messaging to shift to building deeper relationships with your audience.
With the creation of social media, influencers have become a nuance that the church should capitalize on. How is your church engaging its people to influence their friends and neighbors?
Relationships are key to our mission as churches, so how can church marketing help? In this episode, we talk about the essentials for church marketing.
In this episode (recorded before COVID-19), we bring on Jason Caston, creator of iChurch Method, to talk about how churches could be thinking about innovation. How is your church using its content beyond Sunday? What could our churches be doing differently? How can we better utilize technology to share the gospel? We're excited to talk about these questions and more in this episode.
What are the long-term impacts of the Coronavirus on the Church? We talk about what we see happening, and what that means for the global Church.
How is your church living through the coronavirus crisis? In this episode, co-hosts Bryan and Jeanette reflect on how churches have adapted to a new era of ministry.
Churches have been forced to adapt their entire ministry model over the last several weeks. Here are some observations about what's taken place.
Easter Sunday may have passed, but if you simply move on to the next big event (hello Mother’s Day!), you’re missing a huge opportunity.