Church Communications

"The Power of Storytelling in Church Communications" dives into the art and impact of storytelling in the context of church communications. Our guest, Kurian Babykutty, is a professional storyteller or communication expert with experience in religious settings who will share valuable insights and practical tips on harnessing the power of storytelling to engage and inspire your congregation. Discover how to craft compelling narratives that resonate with your audience, convey your message effectively, and create lasting connections within your faith community.

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.

Planning outreach events doesn't have to be complicated! Join us as we hear from Julie Farrell, founder of PlanHero™ as she shares some tips you can use to simplify your planning process. We talk about how to get more members involved, collaborating with local organizations, and forming relationships with new people. Check out https://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!

A church trivia night can be a fun and engaging way to get your congregation connected with one another! Join us for a conversation with Julie Farrell, as she walks us through the ins and outs of planning a trivia night, and shares some helpful tips and resources. 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!

During this episode, we hear from Drew Young, a church communicator in Washington. Drew shares his experience as a fully remote church employee, some tips and tricks for collaborating online, and how to set up a community-wide prayer initiative in your church. To connect with Drew, send him an email at day2pray@ctk.church. 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.comand be sure to use the promo code “churchcomm15” for a discount on the annual subscription!

Delivering meals to church family members in need may not seem like the biggest opportunity for service, but it can truly make people feel so cared for. In times of celebration and mourning, whether a baby has been born, a new family has joined the community, or someone is recovering from surgery, we've all gotta eat. Join us as we're joined again by Julie Farrell, PlanHero founder, to talk about how to effectively serve people using a meal delivery process. 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 “churchcomms15” for a discount on the annual subscription! To checkout the video podcast, visit http://churchcommunications.com/podcast.

Join us as we discuss how to breathe some life into an old-school church potluck. There are so many ministry opportunities available when you use this simple, tried-and true event style. We'll hear from Julie Farrell, founder of PlanHero, as she takes a through how to set up and streamline the entire process. 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.comand be sure to use the promo code “churchcomms15” for a discount on the annual subscription! To checkout the video podcast, visit http://churchcommunications.com/podcast.

Kristie Christie from Compassion International joins us for an interview where she shares about this amazing organization, along with some personal stories of encouragement! We talk about ministry burnout, the ways communication is changing, and what making an impact really looks like. Tune in to learn more about how Compassion is releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name. Learn more and sponsor a child today at www.compassion.com/slc.

Join as we hear from Jacquelyn Cork about the lives being changed in India and around the world thanks to the incredible work done by the Dignity Freedom Network. Learn more at www.dfnusa.org. Jacquelyn Cork is the Executive Director of Dignity Freedom Network, an organization whose mission is to rescue India's most vulnerable families from the threat of exploitation and trafficking. Serving the most vulnerable people of India has become her heartbeat and her calling. Jacque, and her husband Mark, have three adult children and six grandchildren. They live in Nampa, Idaho. In her spare time, Jacque loves photography, travel, and exploring Idaho in the family Airstream. 

Join us as we hear from Julie Farrell, founder of PlanHero. Julie walks us through how to simplify the sign up process in your church, and fills us in on some other great communications tools that can improve your team's efficiency.  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!

Jon Haley walks us through simple solutions to problems that most churches face and gives us an inside look into Servant Keeper by Faithlife.

Have you ever heard of “Health Care Sharing?” In this episode, Elvilio Silvera gives us all the details on what that is and how it works, and how it's helping faith communities everywhere! Evelio Silvera has worked as a financial services, business development and government relations professional as well as a communication strategist with deep experience in start-ups, publicly traded companies, multinational organizations, and state and local government. He currently serves as VP of Communications and Government Affairs at Christian Care Ministry, a not-for-profit that operates the Medi-Share program, a Christian health care sharing program that provides an affordable alternative to health insurance for faith-based consumers.

In this episode, we hear from our friend Jeff Hook, the founder and CEO of Communitas Technologies. We discuss how data can be used to impact your church members and reach more people in your community. To learn more, visit churchcommunications.com/communitas.

Have you wondered what content you should be creating? Today, Katie Allred sits down with Trey Van Camp so he can answer that question. Find out what pieces of content Church Comm Leaders should be creating!

In today's episode, Katie Allred speaks with Kathleen Cooke regarding the role of women communicators in the church. Tune in today!

Tune in today to hear Katie Allred speak with Phil Cooke on his view of how the role of a church communicator has changed.

In today's episode, Katie Allred speaks with Rashawn Copeland, Digital Evangelist, on ways to increase your social following as a church and how to leverage social media better.

In today's episode, Katie Allred chats with Rashawn Copeland, Digital Evangelist, where he talks all things social media and how to grow your audience for your church.

Today, Katie interviews Andy Miller, Indiana Wesleyan University's Vice President of Innovation & Partnerships. Katie and Andy talk about changes seen during this pandemic and how they have been responding to the cultural shifts brought on in today's society.

Tune in today as Katie Allred interviews Nathan Elson of CDF Capital. Nathan talks about how CDF Capital helps the local church get the capital they need to transform a community. CDF Capital is also a sponsor of She Leads Church, a summit for women in church leadership.

Today, Katie interviews Andy Miller, Indiana Wesleyan University's Vice President of Innovation & Partnerships. Katie and Andy talk about changes seen during this pandemic and how they have been responding to the cultural shifts brought on in today's society.

Tune in today as Katie Allred interviews Nathan Elson of CDF Capital. Nathan talks about how CDF Capital helps the local church get the capital they need to transform a community. CDF Capital is also a sponsor of She Leads Church, a summit for women in church leadership.

In today's episode, Katie Allred and Kenny Jahng discuss how your church can get up to speed on digital content. Tune in for tips on creating content and repurposing content for your church. And to hear more about Ramsey Solutions, visit daveramsey.com/ccwebinar for more details! This episode is brought to you by Ramsey+, a money plan for real life. You can start a free trial of the Ramsey+ system over at daveramsey.com/ccwebinar

Tune in today as Katie Allred talks with Trey Sheneman, the Executive Marketing Director at Ramsey Solutions. Hear more about Ramsey Solutions, and visit daveramsey.com/ccwebinar for more details! This episode is brought to you by Ramsey+, a money plan for real life. You can start a free trial of the Ramsey+ system over at daveramsey.com/ccwebinar

Tune in today to hear Katie Allred and Kenny Jahng give you 3 best practices of successful Facebook Groups. You won’t want to miss this episode hearing from two leaders of social media with vast experience in Facebook Groups and social media engagement! This episode is brought to you by Ramsey+, a money plan for real life. You can start a free trial of the Ramsey+ system over at daveramsey.com/ccwebinar

Tune in today to hear Katie Allred and Kenny Jahng talk about their best tips on hosting a church small group online. This episode is brought to you by Ramsey+, a money plan for real life. You can start a free trial of the Ramsey+ system over at daveramsey.com/ccwebinar

Tune in today to hear Katie Allred and Kenny Jahng discuss the 5 types of Facebook groups your church can start today. Facebook groups are a great way to get and stay connected! This episode is brought to you by Ramsey+, a money plan for real life. You can start a free trial of the Ramsey+ system over at daveramsey.com/ccwebinar

Join Katie Allred and Kenny Jahng today as they discuss how you can keep Small Groups connected now that you have established them online. Katie and Kenny provide tips for engagement and follow through to keep your online groups connected! This episode is brought to you by Ramsey+, a money plan for real life. You can start a free trial of the Ramsey+ system over at daveramsey.com/ccwebinar

In today's episode, Katie Allred and Kenny Jahng discuss how to start video-based small groups online. This episode is brought to you by Ramsey+, a money plan for real life. This brand-new, all-access membership from Dave Ramsey's company gives you the best money content, tools, and resources all in one place. Later on, we will talk about how your whole church or organization can get plugged in, but until then you can start a free Ramsey+ trial at www.daveramsey.com/cctrial.

Join Katie Allred and Kenny Jahng today as they discuss why your church should think like a content producer. This episode is brought to you by Ramsey+, a money plan for real life. You can start a free trial of the Ramsey+ system over at www.daveramsey.com/cctrial.

In today's episode, join Katie Allred and Kenny Jahng to discuss why your church should be focusing on felt needs, your "why", and meeting people where they are. This episode is brought to you by Ramsey+, a money plan for real life. This brand-new, all-access membership from Dave Ramsey's company gives you the best money content, tools and resources all in one place. Visit https://daveramsey.com/cctrial to learn more and try it out for yourself!

Tune in today as co-host Katie Allred talks with Tim Newton, the Senior Creative Officer at Ramsey Solutions about Branding and the Church. Brought to you by Ramsey+, a money plan for real life. For more information, visit: https://daveramsey.com/cctrial