Small Church Media Podcast

This episode serves as both the centerpiece for the podcast while also being the final episode for this time. In this episode, I talk about the 7 things I wish churches know about media and technology, why it matters, and what should churches do in the future! Other Information: Official Sponsors of the SCMP: Hashtag.Church Help the Show: Leave Feedback Connect with Marc: Email: hello@smallchurch.media Website: https://smallchurch.media Website: https://marchyde.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde  

Your church's "brand" is all about what your church believes, thinks, acts, and does. Although we as churches don't use the word "brand" and instead use words like "mission" and "vision," our churches have reputations in our community. That reputation often stems from what our members believe about the church and then how those members live out their daily lives. To finish up our conversation around churches and branding, I break down how to take all the work we've done over the last 3 weeks and bring it into every aspect of our church's life. Other Information: Official Sponsors of the SCMP: Hashtag.Church Help the Show: Leave Feedback Connect with Marc: Email: hello@smallchurch.media Website: https://smallchurch.media Website: https://marchyde.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde  

The terms a "branded house" and a "house of brands" are used by marketers to describe the type of strategy a company will use when they are wanting to grow their reach. What is a branded house and a house of brands? Here is a quick definition for each:   Branded House: A company that uses the same logo mark and brand name but adds in the department or service to the company name.   House of Brands: A company that owns many other companies but each company is it's own standalone brand and has it's own brand assets.   So what do these terms have to do with your small church? That's what this episode is all about.   Other Information: Official Sponsors of the SCMP: Hashtag.Church Help the Show: Leave Feedback Connect with Marc: Email: hello@smallchurch.media Website: https://smallchurch.media Website: https://marchyde.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde  

Although your church is plenty more than your logo, people from the outside instantly judge, categorized, and determine if they connect with your church just by your church's logo! So although the logo isn't the only thing that we need to worry about, it's an essential piece of our church's brand. In this episode, we talk about the 3 truths of logos and then uncover 3 lies, all with the end goal of asking the question, "so should we stress about our church's logo so much?" Links Mentioned in the Podcast: https://www.zippia.com/advice/logo-statistics/ https://designpowers.com/blog/why-a-good-logo-is-important-for-your-small-business https://medium.com/swlh/why-we-shouldnt-care-about-logos-f960cf74ef81 https://mygospelcity.org https://granger.church Other Information: Official Sponsors of the SCMP: Hashtag.Church Help the Show: Leave Feedback Connect with Marc: Email: hello@smallchurch.media Website: https://smallchurch.media Website: https://marchyde.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde  

Simply put, a brand is how a company visually and verbally presents itself to the world. A brand consists of logos, color pallets, verbiage, and mission statements all with the goal of telling people their "why" they exist, "how" they seek to fulfill their why, and "what" they will do to put feet to the vision. But branding isn't all about how a company presents itself, it also consists of how people view and perceive the company. Whether you want to admit it or not, every church has a brand. Every church presents itself in such a way with a logo, a mission statement, services and ministry, and churches also have a reputation in the community.  Rather than being scared of the marketing term, "your church brand," churches need to think through and be prepared to create a brand for themselves in order to make sure that people know what they are about and have a great reputation in the community. Other Information: Official Sponsors of the SCMP: Hashtag.Church Help the Show: Leave Feedback Connect with Marc: Email: hello@smallchurch.media Website: https://smallchurch.media Website: https://marchyde.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde  

I quite often hear that small churches have a hard time keeping up with media, technology, and ministry advancements because of limit time, resources, and staff. Hashtag.Church was founded on the idea of "creating top tier services for the small to medium church," but in recent years, the company has shifted their focus on created free resources and training for small churches. In this episode of the Small Church Media Podcast, I sit down with Hashtag.Church's founder, Bobby King to hear all about the future of equipping and resourcing the small church.   Links to Hashtag.Church Website: https://smallchurch.media/hashtagchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hashtag.church/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hashtag.church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hashtagchurchcommunity   Other Information: Official Sponsors of the SCMP: Hashtag.Church Help the Show: Leave Feedback Connect with Marc: Email: hello@smallchurch.media Website: https://smallchurch.media Website: https://marchyde.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde  

Since 2010, Facebook Groups have grown in popularity because users are able to connect with people who have similar hobbies, ideas, thoughts, and connections. Since the early days, Facebook Group have grown to be one of the most powerful tools that businesses, brands, podcasts, and industries have utilized, leaving churches to believe that they can do the same! However, are Facebook Groups a wise use of time and resources for the small church, and if so, what can small churches do to make sure that they have effective groups? That's what this episode is all about! Other Episodes You May Enjoy: HOW TO KEEP UP WITH ALL THINGS NEW REGARDING CHURCH MEDIA (GEARED FOR SMALL CHURCHES) 3 EASY SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS TO HELP YOUR SERMONS LAST THE WHOLE WEEK Other Information: Official Sponsors of the SCMP: Hashtag.Church Help the Show: Leave Feedback Connect with Marc: Email: hello@smallchurch.media Website: https://smallchurch.media Website: https://marchyde.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde  

In order to be effective with your social media and digital marketing, you have to know what to expect! In this episode, I break down 5 social media trends for 2023, why it matters, and how your church can lean into these trends to make the most of your media in 2023! Plus, I'll give you 5 tips as you move into 2023 . . . and most have nothing to do with social media. Links mentioned in this episode: https://smallchurch.media/podcasting-for-churches/ https://explodingtopics.com/blog/social-media-trends https://explodingtopics.com/blog/podcasting-trends https://www.instagram.com/p/CnKkyp4hr7j/ Other Information: Official Sponsors of the SCMP: Hashtag.Church Help the Show: Leave Feedback Connect with Marc: Email: hello@smallchurch.media Website: https://smallchurch.media Website: https://marchyde.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde  

Many churches fail to include the most viable pieces of information about their churches to people who first land on their social media pages. In this episode, we look at a few key pieces to a church's social media page that, if small churches get correct, can help them stand out from all the other churches in their area. Links Mentioned in the Episode:   https://www.facebook.com/New-Life-Church-143665232334465 Other Episodes You May Enjoy: 5 REASONS WHY PEOPLE DON'T SEE YOUR CHURCH'S FACEBOOK POSTS HOW TO START AN ONLINE MINISTRY FOR YOUR CHURCH CONGREGATION SHOULD WE GET RID OF THE PRINTED CHURCH BULLETIN? 5 QUESTIONS TO ASK TO PREPARE YOUR CHURCH MEDIA FOR 2022 Other Information: Official Sponsors of the SCMP: Hashtag.Church Help the Show: Leave Feedback Connect with Marc: Email: hello@smallchurch.media Website: https://smallchurch.media Website: https://marchyde.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde    

Social media can be a frustrating beast, but if you know what types of posts to create for maximum engagement, you may find out that you LOVE creating social media posts for your church! This episode is the second part of the 2 part series on the 6 different social media post types that actually work! Here's what we're talking about: Posts for engagement Posts for familiarity Posts for highlights Links Mentioned in the Episode: https://www.instagram.com/catechesisbooks/ https://www.instagram.com/followradical/ https://www.instagram.com/bradyshearer/ Other Episodes You May Enjoy: HOW TO USE FACEBOOK ADS CORRECTLY TO REACH MORE PEOPLE IS PODCASTING THE NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR SMALL CHURCHES? EASY AND SIMPLE WAYS TO GET YOUR CHURCH FOUND ONLINE Other Information: Official Sponsors of the SCMP: Tithe.ly Help the Show: Leave Feedback Connect with Marc: Email: hello@smallchurch.media Website: https://smallchurch.media Website: https://marchyde.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde  

Social media can be a frustrating beast, but if you know what types of posts to create for maximum engagement, you may find out that you LOVE creating social media posts for your church! This episode is the first part of the 2 part series on the 6 different social media post types that actually work! Here's what we're talking about: Posts for engagement Posts for familiarity Posts for highlights Links Mentioned in the Episode: Second Chance Church Instagram Volunteer Post Other Episodes You May Enjoy: HOW TO USE FACEBOOK ADS CORRECTLY TO REACH MORE PEOPLE IS PODCASTING THE NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR SMALL CHURCHES? EASY AND SIMPLE WAYS TO GET YOUR CHURCH FOUND ONLINE Other Information: Official Sponsors of the SCMP: Tithe.ly Help the Show: Leave Feedback Connect with Marc: Email: hello@smallchurch.media Website: https://smallchurch.media Website: https://marchyde.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde  

Social media can be a tough nut to crack, especially since we are now living in a "pay to play" era of social media. Last week, we talked about the truth about social media, and this week, we have another "Debby-downer" type episode where we talk about why most social media posts fail. In this episode, though, I share some insights as to why many posts fail and provide answers as to what we can do to fix it! We talk the 4 main reasons why social media posts often fail, and then provide a quick fix and shift to help your church's social media get a must needed boost. Other Episodes You May Enjoy: HOW TO GET PEOPLE TO COME BACK TO CHURCH AFTER CHRISTMAS 3 EASY SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS TO HELP YOUR SERMONS LAST THE WHOLE WEEK THE BEST WAY TO GET FIRST TIME VISITORS TO YOUR CHURCH USING SOCIAL MEDIA Free Resource Center Links: Advent Readings and Advent Social Media Graphics Trendy Christmas Graphic Classic Christmas Graphics Other Information: Official Sponsors of the SCMP: Tithe.ly Help the Show: Leave Feedback   Connect with Marc: Email: hello@smallchurch.media Website: https://smallchurch.media Website: https://marchyde.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde  

It has been said that social media is the greatest mission field of all time because everyone is on social media. As much as I agree with this statement, I believe that this statement often misleads small churches to believe that they should be on all social media platforms at all times. After spending time on social media, small churches often feel frustrated, confused, and exhausted that their efforts seem to go in vain. In this episode of the Small Church Media Podcast, I give 4 hard truths about social media and what it means for your church.  Links & Episodes Mentioned in this Episode: Download Youth Ministry Free Resource Center Links: Advent Readings and Advent Social Media Graphics Trendy Christmas Graphic Classic Christmas Graphics Official Sponsors of the SCMP: Tithe.ly Help the Show: Leave Feedback Connect with Marc:   Email: hello@smallchurch.media Website: https://smallchurch.media Website: https://marchyde.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde

Christmas is a great time to do something new and different for the teens in your church. Many times, we as churches focus a great deal on our church wide Christmas services and our Children Christmas Programs, but we need to make sure that we don't forget about the upcoming generation in our church. In this episode of the Small Church Media Podcast, I talk about how you can create a memorable worship experience for your teens and how you can reinforce the experience using media. Links & Episodes Mentioned in this Episode: Download Youth Ministry Free Resource Center Links: Advent Readings and Advent Social Media Graphics Trendy Christmas Graphic Classic Christmas Graphics Official Sponsors of the SCMP: Tithe.ly Help the Show: Leave Feedback Connect with Marc: Email: hello@smallchurch.media Website: https://smallchurch.media Website: https://marchyde.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde

There are many proven facts regarding the use of video in social media advertising. This year, to invite people to your Christmas services, I want to challenge you to leverage the power of video! In this episode, we talk some stats that prove that video creation is well worth your time, and then we will talk about 4 different video ideas that you can create that are sure to help you reach more people online this Christmas season. Links & Episodes Mentioned in this Episode: Outside Article: Video vs Image Ads How to use Facebook Ads Correctly to Reach More People The Best Way to Get First Time Visitors to Your Church Using Social Media How To Create Visitor Pipelines On Your Website That Actually Work Free Resource Center Links: Advent Readings and Advent Social Media Graphics Trendy Christmas Graphic Classic Christmas Graphics Official Sponsors of the SCMP: Tithe.ly Help the Show: Leave Feedback Connect with Marc: Email: hello@smallchurch.media Website: https://smallchurch.media Website: https://marchyde.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde

Advent is a Christian Christmas tradition that seeks to helps Christians look forward to the coming of Jesus. Since the 4th Century, the Western Church sets aside the four weeks leading up to Christmas as a time to reflect, remember, and look forward to Jesus' second coming. To help your church members focus on Jesus' birth and 2nd coming, you and your church can and should create Advent-related content. To help you out, I have created four social media graphics (to match the 4 weeks of Advent) and 5 Advent readings, including a non-traditional Week 5 reading for Christmas Morning. In this episode of the podcast, we talk about 3 different ways to use these readings to create content, develop automated email sequences, and create at-home advent kits for your church family. How to set up MailerLite automated email sequence: Build automated email workflows How to create and schedule a campaign Embedded forms overview Free Resource Center Links: Advent Readings and Advent Social Media Graphics Trendy Christmas Graphic Classic Christmas Graphics Official Sponsors of the SCMP: Tithe.ly Help the Show: Leave Feedback Connect with Marc: Email: hello@smallchurch.media Website: https://smallchurch.media Website: https://marchyde.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde

With Christmas right around the corner, it's time to start planning your Christmas services. Many of us church think through the practical details of times, activities, and elements inside the services, but you may find yourself stuck thinking through how you can prepare to advertise your services. In this weeks episode of the Small Church Media Podcast, I talk through the 4 part media checklist that will guide you through this season to make sure that no part of your planning falls through the cracks. This year's Christmas Graphics: New Christmas Series Graphics for 2022 Official Sponsors of the SCMP: Tithe.ly Help the Show: Leave Feedback Connect with Marc: Email: hello@smallchurch.media Website: https://smallchurch.media Website: https://marchyde.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde

This is the final part to our series on church websites — where we put it all together. In this episode, we talk about 4 best website practices to ensure that your website does not fail to do its job when website visitors land on the homepage. Although there are many other pieces to worry about with the build itself, this conversation will help you keep the main things the main things on the website. Links Mentioned In This Episode New Christmas Series Graphics for 2022 PDF Website Audit Episode: The 6 Types of Photos Your Church Needs & How to Get Them All on One Sunday Official Sponsors of the SCMP: Tithe.ly Help the Show: Leave Feedback Connect with Marc: Email: hello@smallchurch.media Website: https://smallchurch.media Website: https://marchyde.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde

Every church website has the same, fundamental building blocks — about page, plan your visit pages, sermon archive, calendar, learn about our ministries, etc., but there are so many other amazing things that you can do with your church's website to better serve your congregation and community. In this episode of the Small Church Media Podcast, I talk about 4 advanced things that you can do with your website, with 1 of the 4 things being an easy win for your church! This episode is designed to help you dream and see a vision for what your website can be in the future while also showing you the path to get there. Links Mentioned in This Episode: Nucleus Announcement Bar: https://www.nucleus.church/free-church-website-plugins "Fake" Website Store Idea: https://myairfryerkitchen.com/shop/ Official Sponsors of the SCMP: Tithe.ly SermonShots (use the coupon code SCMP30 for 30 free days) Help the Show: Leave Feedback Connect with Marc: Email: hello@smallchurch.media Website: https://smallchurch.media Website: https://marchyde.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde

Website pipelines are essential pieces of websites for all industries because a pipeline is what takes a website visitor from point A to point B, and hopefully successfully. With your church website, visitors land on your website every day, but what pipelines have you created for your church? In this episode of the Small Church Media Podcast, I talk give a definition of a visitor pipeline (also known as a website funnel), what types of pipelines you need for your church, and the one pipeline that 99% of church do NOT do, but can change the game for small churches and small church websites. Links Mentioned in This Episode: Quote at the beginning: https://www.crazyegg.com/blog/website-conversion-funnel/ MailerLite Set Up a Freebie: https://www.mailerlite.com/help/how-to-send-a-freebie-lead-magnet-to-new-subscribers#new/what-is-a-freebie Other Episodes Referenced in This Episode: Setting Up Your Church Management Software for Efficient and Effective Communication: https://smallchurch.media/podcast/setting-up-your-church-management-software-for-efficient-and-effective-communication/ Official Sponsors of the SCMP: Tithe.ly SermonShots (use the coupon code SCMP30 for 30 free days) Help the Show: Leave Feedback Connect with Marc: Email: hello@smallchurch.media Website: https://smallchurch.media Website: https://marchyde.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde

Sure, most of the time, visitors come to your church website, but if you're paying good money for a great website, you might as well use it to serve your church members! There are many things in church life that our church members need to get info on: events, sign-ups, ministries, giving, past sermons, announcements, etc., and rather than send them to multiple places all over your website, why not create a one stop shop for all things for your church members.Creating a central hub on your website is a simple way to get better response, follow-up, and trust from your congregation. In this episode, we talk about how to build one, what should be in the HUB, and how to get people to actively use it.Good examples of Church Hubs:https://hub.redeemerde.org/https://redeemer.live/hubhttps://www.forkchristian.org/thehubhttps://cotm.info/Other Episode Mentioned in the Show:https://smallchurch.media/podcast/4-important-website-pages-that-churches-tend-to-forget-about/Official Sponsors of the SCMP:Tithe.lySermonShots (use the coupon code SCMP30 for 30 free days)Help the Show: Leave FeedbackConnect with Marc:Email: hello@smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://marchyde.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde

It's obvious that every person who lands on your website comes from a different walk in life, but have you ever stopped and asked "who are these people?" and "what are they looking for out of your church's website?" In this episode of the Small Church Media Podcast, I break down the 3 most popular types of visitors who will land on your website and how you can best speak to each of these groups. People are coming to your website, and this episode will help you mentally think through these people and hopefully create a plan to serve them.Official Sponsors of the SCMP:Tithe.lySermonShots (use the coupon code SCMP30 for 30 free days)Help the Show: Leave FeedbackConnect with Marc:Email: hello@smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://marchyde.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde

Wordpress is the most popular website content management system for websites in the world! That being said, Wordpress is NOT a website builder – it's a system by which you can build your website upon. In this episode, I talk about what Wordpress is, the benefits of using Wordpress to power your church's website, the dangers of using it, and when it's a great idea to use it! If you've been trying to figure out the best way to build your church's new website, this is an episode you will not want to miss.Official Sponsors of the SCMP:Tithe.lySermonShots (use the coupon code SCMP30 for 30 free days)Help the Show: Leave FeedbackConnect with Marc:Email: hello@smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://marchyde.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde

With so many different ways to build a website for your church, the options can be overwhelming. In this episode of the Small Church Media Podcast, I break down the various types of website builders, including true DIY builders and church based website builders. We go as far as to break the differences in each type of builder, with the end goal of giving you some direction as to where to start when building your church website. Official Sponsors of the SCMP:Tithe.lySermonShots (use the coupon code SCMP30 for 30 free days)Links mentioned in the show:True DIY Website BuildersWIXWeeblySquarespaceChurch Based Website Builders:The Church CoChurch Plant MediaTithe.lyHelp the Show: Leave FeedbackConnect with Marc:Email: hello@smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://marchyde.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde

In recent months, it seems like more and more churches have complained about their worship services being muted both during the live stream and after the service is over. Because of the growing concern of service being muted, many of these churches are looking for alternative ways to stream their services.In this episode of the Small Church Media Podcast, I talk about why your service are potentially being muted, how to do the best you can to make sure that your services don't get muted, and where you can livestream your church worship service for maximum performance. Plus, we talk about ways to make it much easier for your church members to find the livestream on your website.Official Sponsors of the SCMP:Tithe.lySermonShots (use the coupon code SCMP30 for 30 free days)Links mentioned in the show:Restream.ioRestream WebsiteWordpress YouTube Live PluginsWP YouTube LiveYouTube Instruction from ReachRightSquarespace YouTube Live Integration:Sociable KitHelp the Show: Leave FeedbackConnect with Marc:Email: hello@smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://marchyde.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde

I am in many different Facebook groups for podcasting (both Christian and secular), and every time someone decides to make the plunge into the podcasting world, 5 questions tend to be asked:Question 1: Where do I get music for my intro music and outro music.Question 2: Where should I host my podcasts? Question 3: How does platforms like Apple Podcast and Spotify work?Question 4: Do I have to make new graphics every week for the podcast?Question 5: Do I also have to have my own website with my podcast?In this episode of the Small Church Media Podcast, I set out to answer each of these 5 questions so that as you begin your podcasting journey for your new digital ministry, you can be sure that you how podcast truly works and are technically prepared to launch your show!Official Sponsors of the SCMP:Tithe.lySermonShots (use the coupon code SCMP30 for 30 free days)Links mentioned in the show:Free Music:YouTube Audio LibraryPurple PlanetBen SoundPaid Music:Pond5Small Church Media Podcast Subdomain:http://smallchurchmediapodcast.buzzsprout.comSouth Side Sermon Embed:Click to view pageConnect with Marc:Email: hello@smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://marchyde.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde

In life, there are always three categories: Nice to have, good to have, and need to have; church communications is no different. I believe that in small church communications, there are essential, need to haves, such as having a Google Business Profile and a website; however, there are many areas in church communication that are simply good or nice to have.In this episode of the Small Church Media Podcast, I break down what types of communications fall into the essential category and secondary categories. Plus, I have a some bonus opinions about where small churches often spend a lot of money hoping to make an impact, but often, have a little return on their investment. Here's Part 2 of the two part conversation around the Bare Essentials for Church Communications with Abby from Church Communications.Church Communications: Click hereLeave your thoughts on the show: Click hereSmall Church Media Free Sermon Series Graphics Mini Course: Sign Up HereOfficial Sponsor of the Small Church Media Podcast: WorshipToolsOther Episodes You May Enjoy:The Bare Essentials of Church Communications, Part 1How to Plan, Staff, and Present a Sunday Morning Worship Service for Completely Free, featuring Adam Meyer of WorshipToolsHow to Keep Up with All Things New Regarding Church Media (Geared for Small Churches)4 Important Website Pages that Churches Tend to Forget AboutConnect with Marc:Email: hello@smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://marchyde.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde

In the world of church communications, there are many facets that are exciting and fun! Social media posts, livestream, logo creation, flyer creation, and capturing photos are areas that most people believe do to help their church communicate its message, but are these things essential to how your church functions online? If not, what are the bare essentials of church communications?In this episode, I am interviewed by Abby of Church Communications for their podcast about this very topic. This conversation ended up being a two part conversation, but by the end of these two conversations, you will know how to categories your communication efforts into essential, secondary, and not important, and how if you get these categories switched, you may be wasting your time and efforts.Church Communications: Click hereLeave your thoughts on the show: Click hereSmall Church Media Free Sermon Series Graphics Mini Course: Sign Up HereOfficial Sponsor of the Small Church Media Podcast: WorshipToolsOther Episodes You May Enjoy:How to Plan, Staff, and Present a Sunday Morning Worship Service for Completely Free, featuring Adam Meyer of WorshipToolsHow to Keep Up with All Things New Regarding Church Media (Geared for Small Churches)4 Important Website Pages that Churches Tend to Forget AboutConnect with Marc:Email: hello@smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://marchyde.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde

If you take a stroll through the major podcast listening platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcast, you are able to see the top podcasts in each area of life, including Christianity. To help you think through what type of podcast you create, a took a look at the top charts for all of Christian podcasts and found that there are 7 styles of podcasts that Christians LOVE (besides sermons), and in this episode, I list those 7 styles of popular Christian podcast, how you can create a podcast to match that style, and why you should use that style for your own show!A big part of growing a successful church podcast is getting started on the correct direction for your show. This episodes aims to help you do just that!Leave your thoughts on the show: Click hereSmall Church Media Free Sermon Series Graphics Mini Course: Sign Up HereOfficial Sponsor of the Small Church Media Podcast: WorshipToolsOther Episodes You May Enjoy:How Do You Grow Your Newly Started Podcast?How to Start an Online Ministry for Your Church CongregationThe Best Way to Get First Time Visitors to Your Church Using Social Media (Proven Method) with Chris Abbott of Church Marketing UniversityConnect with Marc:Email: hello@smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://marchyde.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde

You've decided to start a podcast (for your church, ministry, or self), you purchased your podcasting gear, decided on your type of podcast show, but now you are stuck trying to figure out how to grow your show and have people tune in every week. You aren't able to sit back and hope that people will engage; you need to intentionally take steps to help your podcast grow.In this episode of the Small Church Media Podcast, Marc talks about 3 sure fire (and free) ways to grow your podcast and make sure that your church knows that your podcast is just as viable a ministry as any other ministry in your church.Resources Mentioned in the Show:Christian Podcasters Facebook GroupChristian Podcast Guests Facebook GroupSmall Church Media Free Sermon Series Graphics Mini Course: Sign Up HereOfficial Sponsor of the Small Church Media Podcast: WorshipToolsOther Episodes You May Enjoy:Church Email Newsletters – Are They Worth It?How to Start an Online Ministry for Your Church Congregation4 Tips on How To Get More People to Listen To Your Sermons OnlineConnect with Marc:Email: hello@smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://marchyde.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde

Last week on the podcast, we talked about how podcasting could be the new Sunday School for churches in the modern, digital age. In this weeks episode, Marc begins talking about how you go about setting up a podcast for your church to make sure that you get off on the correct footing!From settling on the purpose of your new podcast, your set-up, the show formatting, and the gear needed to pull off a great show, this episode gives you an over-arching approach to starting your podcast for your church or ministry, while also providing you an actual, step by step guide to get started.Resources Mentioned in the Show:Hosting Platforms:AnchorBuzzsproutPodbeanGear:Audio Technica ATR2100Samson Q2URodeCaster ProUSB Audio InterfacePrograms:Mac: GarageBandPC: AudacityMy Free Sermon Series Graphics Mini Course: Sign Up HereOfficial Sponsor of the Small Church Media Podcast: WorshipToolsOther Episodes You May Enjoy:4 Tips on How To Get More People to Listen To Your Sermons OnlineWhat is the MetaVerse and Should Small Churches Embrace this New Digital Phenomenon?Four Ways to Get Your Church's Sermons OnlineConnect with Marc:Email: hello@smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://marchyde.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde

In the 18th Century, Sunday School was created to fill a need in people's community. What was the need? Education. Since the evolution of society and ministry, Sunday School switched from being a place where children and adults were given a basic education to a place where people were being taught about the basics of the faith. However, in recent years, Sunday School numbers have be dwindling, leaving churches asking the question, "How do we get people to come back to Sunday School and the church building to grow their faith?"In this episode of the Small Church Media Podcast, Marc talks about how we need to flip our focus from getting people to come to the church to learn more about their faith and instead get out to our congregation. How do we do this? Through podcasting. This episode is the first of many episodes talking about the benefits of podcasting for your church, how it can help grow the faith on your congregation throughout the week, and how, if done correctly, can succeed in the same goals for which churches still do Sunday School.My Free Sermon Series Graphics Mini Course: Sign Up HereOfficial Sponsor of the Small Church Media Podcast: WorshipToolsOther Episodes You May Enjoy:Why Your Church Needs a Google My Business Page4 Tests To See If Your Website Is Doing It's JobHow to Use Facebook Ads Correctly To Reach More PeopleConnect with Marc:Email: hello@smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://marchyde.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde

You have a website, great! Now what? You need to get eyes on your website so that people can learn about your church and then become an in-person visitor. In order to do this though, you need to do certain things on places like Google, Bing, Social Media, and your own website to be found online. In this episode of the Small Church Media Podcast, Marc breaks down the easy and simple ways to get found online, and as a bonus, some technical ways to help make search engines love your website!My Free Sermon Series Graphics Mini Course: Sign Up HereRecourses mentioned in this episode:Learn about SEO and why it mattersOfficial Sponsor of the Small Church Media Podcast: WorshipToolsOther Episodes You May Enjoy:Why Your Church Needs a Google My Business Page4 Tests To See If Your Website Is Doing It's JobHow to Use Facebook Ads Correctly To Reach More PeopleConnect with Marc:Email: hello@smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://marchyde.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde

Every church has a mission and vision. Granted, it may be as simple as the Great Commission or the 2 Greatest Commandments or a full blown development statement with values and graphics to match. But either way, every church has a reason for its existence and its purpose in its community, but sadly, many churches don't tell people those mission, vision, and values. In this episode of the Small Church Media Podcast, Marc talk about what each of these statements/ideas are and how you should craft a webpage on your website to inform website visitors what your church is all about!Official Sponsor of the Small Church Media Podcast: WorshipToolsOther Episodes You May Enjoy:HOW TO DEAL WITH IMPOSTER SYNDROME AS A SMALL CHURCHHOW SMALL CHURCH PASTORS CAN SHOW UP ONLINE WITH MORE INTENTIONALITY & BE WORTH FOLLOWING. FEATURING DR. JENNIFER BENNETTCHURCH EMAIL NEWSLETTERS – ARE THEY WORTH IT?Connect with Marc:Email: hello@smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://marchyde.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde

The whole purpose of your church's website is to help people go from website visitors to in person visitors. There are many ways in which our websites can and should help people be comfortable with walking into our church buildings, but sadly, many churches fail to take their website visitors on this journey.In this episode of the Small Church Media Podcast, Marc Marc talks about the Top 5 easy ways that your church can help website visitors become true, real, in-person visitors. The best part? These are do-able, no matter your church size.Other Episodes You May Enjoy:THE 6 TYPES OF PHOTOS YOUR CHURCH NEEDS & HOW TO GET THEM ALL ON ONE SUNDAY4 IMPORTANT WEBSITE PAGES THAT CHURCHES TEND TO FORGET ABOUT4 TESTS TO SEE IF YOUR WEBSITE IS DOING ITS JOBHOW TO DEAL WITH IMPOSTER SYNDROME AS A SMALL CHURCHOfficial Sponsor of the Small Church Media Podcast: WorshipToolsConnect with Marc:Email: hello@smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://marchyde.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde

Is the church bulletin dead? When you ask churches from all across the country this question, the response is pretty varied. Some churches have both a physical and printed bulletin, some churches say that stopping their printed bulletin was the best decision their church ever made, and some say that they will only and ever do a printed church bulletin.So what should your church do regarding the printed church bulletin?In this episode of the Small Church Media Podcast, I list out the pros and cons of having a physical, printed church bulletin, digital alternatives if you decide to drop the printed bulletin, ways to save money on printed bulletins, and my open and honest thoughts regarding the use of bulletins in the worship service.Links mentioned in the episode:YouVersion Events for Your ChurchOfficial Podcast Sponsor:WorshipToolsOther Episodes You May Enjoy:4 Important Website Pages that Churches Tend to Forget AboutFree Software, Tools, and Resources for Your Church4 Tests to See if Your Website is Doing its JobConnect with Marc:Email: hello@smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://marchyde.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde

On the show, we've talked about why you need to get your sermons online and how to do that, but we have never talked about how to get more people to find your online sermons and listen to them! In this weeks episode of the Small Church Media Podcast, I provide 4 tips that will walk you through how to prepare your online sermon audio to be found online and to keep people coming back for more episodes and content.Official Podcast Sponsor: WorshipToolsOther Episodes You May Enjoy:Four Ways to Get Your Church's Sermons OnlineHow a Small Church Pastor Started Viewing Media as a Core Part of the Church's Mission, featuring Chad HarmsConnect with Marc:Email: hello@smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://marchyde.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde

Sandwiched between Mother's Day and VBS, Father's is often the forgotten holiday, and if you found yourself in the place where you have to find gifts last second, I got you covered! In this episode of the Small Church Media Podcast, I lay down some ground rules for Father's Day gifts and then provide 3 amazing, easy, cheap, and even interactive Father's Day gifts that the men in your congregation will love!Official Podcast Sponsor: WorshipToolsLinks Mentioned in the Show:The Super Mom LifeDown Red Bud DriveFree Father's Day Graphics: Download HereConnect with Marc:Email: hello@smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://marchyde.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde

With summer official upon us, Vacation Bible School is right around the corner. Your church, like most others, are begging to advertise and market your VBS, and the easiest way to make sure that your church staff is ready for all of those kids and parents is to do your registration and pre-registration all online. There are four different methods that you can utilize to handle your pre-registration, but one method rules them all.In this episode of the Small Church Media Podcast, I break down all four methods and easy action steps that your church can take to make sure you're ready to roll when your Vacation Bible School begins.Official Podcast Sponsor: WorshipToolsLinks mentioned in this episode:EventbriteGoogle FormsConnect with Marc:Email: hello@smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://marchyde.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/tmarchyde

The sermon series graphic is an important cornerstone to the message, but most of the time, your congregation will be seeing different slides up on the screen. From the main points and sub points to Bible passages, pastors use their screens to help let their congregations know what to write down in their notes.But what if there's a better way to do your slides? A way that helps listener retention rates and engagement? That's what we're talking about this week! Let's talk about a new way to do your sermon slides.Official Sponsor: WorshipToolsLearn about Andy Stanley's Preaching Style: Watch a VideoRead About ItConnect with Marc:Email: hello@smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://marchyde.com

Continuing the conversation from last week about sermon graphics, you may be sitting there thinking, "Sure, sermon graphics are cool, but they take so much time and effort. Are they even worth it?" If this is you, you are not alone!In this weeks episode of the Small Church Media Podcast, I give four reasons why sermon graphics are a good use of your limited time, and those reasons are full of stats and statics to back up the reasons! By the end of this conversation, I hope you begin to see the importance of church sermon series graphics and know where you can find them (if you don't want to create them yourself).Links mentioned in the episode:https://ministrypass.com/sermon-series-graphics/https://movableink.com/blog/29-incredible-stats-that-prove-the-power-of-visual-marketingWhere to get sermon graphics:https://churchmediadrop.comhttps://www.churchmotiongraphics.comhttps://www.ignitermedia.comYour Presentation software like https://www.worshiptools.comUsing a graphics creator like Canva Pro's templates (https://www.canva.com)Connect with Marc:Email: hello@smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://smallchurch.mediaWebsite: https://marchyde.com

Generally, most church have some sort of visual graphic for their sermon or sermon series (If you are putting something on your screen during your sermon, you have yourself a church sermon series graphic!). However, many pastors have not been taught or trained as to how to create a sermon series graphic and struggle to know how to create a great graphic . . . without paying a ton of money to get one.In this episode of the Small Church Media Podcast, I give 7 rules that you need to follow in order to have a great sermon series graphic! At the end of the episode, I also provide some tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your graphic, and, I also talk about a new mini course that is currently in the works!Links Mentioned in the Episodehttps://unsplash.comhttps://pexels.com https://pixabay.comhttps://churchmotiongraphics.comhttps://shiftworship.comConnect with MarcSmall Church Media Online: smallchurch.mediaPersonal Website: marchyde.comFacebook: facebook.com/marchydecreativeInstagram: instagram.com/tmarchydeEmail: hello@smallchurch.media

When I was taught how to preach, I was told that you have to have three things attached to each point that you give in a sermon . . . or the whole sermon for that matter. Those three sections are:ExplanationIllustrationApplicationYou tell the congregation what the text is saying, you use an illustration to bring that explanation to life, and then you tell people how to apply it to his or her every day life. Although the explanation and application of a text and bullet point are arguably the most import pieces of your sermon, the illustration is what helps people remember what you taught and breathes life into the words you're saying.When it comes to creating social media posts for your church, you might as well repurpose the content you have already put a ton of time into! I believe the illustration is the best piece of sermon content that you can repurpose and recreate to grow your social media presence . . . without having to figure out what you should create next!In this episode of the Small Church Media Podcast, I talk about three different ways that you can repurpose your sermon illustrations to help your illustrations last all week long in the minds of your people.Connect with MarcSmall Church Media Online: smallchurch.mediaPersonal Website: marchyde.comFacebook: facebook.com/marchydecreativeInstagram: instagram.com/tmarchydeEmail: hello@smallchurch.media

No matter the size of the church, one thing doesn't change – the Sunday Morning Worship Service. Whether you have a complex setup or its as simple as can be, you still have to plan, structure,  organize, and then present your slides during your worship service to make sure that your congregation can worship distraction free.There are many tools out there to help you accomplish all of these things, but did you know that there is a company out there that helps you do all of this for completely free!?!Today on the Small Church Media Podcast, I am sitting down with Adam Meyer of Worship Tools to talk about how his 3 softwares help you as a small church plan and structure your worship service, schedule and communicate with all your volunteers, and then have a top-tier presentation software so display your song slides and sermon notes, and the best part is that he designed his software with the Small Church in mind! You can use all of his software for free, and plan out your entire service from the comfort of your own home!This has to be the greatest ministry media deal out there!Worship Tools Website: http://worshiptools.comWorship Tools Free Live Training (May 23, 2022): https://www.worshiptools.com/help/live-trainingConnect with MarcSmall Church Media Online: smallchurch.mediaPersonal Website: marchyde.comFacebook: facebook.com/marchydecreativeInstagram: instagram.com/tmarchydeEmail: hello@smallchurch.media

There always seems to be a new social media update, posting software, management software, texting and communication tool, graphic style, etc. Have you ever sat and wondered, "how on earth do I keep up with all of it?"In this episode of the Small Church Media Podcast, I provide four different ways to keep up with all the trends and things as it relates to church media and tech, and inside of each group, I provide specific resources and pages to follow.Facebook Group Links:Church CommunicationsChurch Social Media ManagerCanva for ChurchInstagram Accounts:Church.fluence by DanielleSunday Social TVHashtags like #churchtech, #crtvchurch,  #churchcreative, #prochurchmediaYouTube Channels:Brady Shearer (Owner of Pro Church Tools)Church Front with Jake GosselinBlackbar with Nick, Zach, and CalebPodcasts:Small Church Media Podcast with Marc HydeSocial Media Church PodcastChurch Communications PodcastThe Pro Church Tools Show with Brady Shearer// Connect with Marc //Facebook: facebook.com/marchydecreativeInstagram: instagram.com/tmarchydeEmail: hello@smallchurch.mediaOnline: smallchurch.mediaOnline: marchyde.com

As you begin your journey into using media and technology in your church, you might find yourself feeling like you're a phony – feeling like you're a tiny fish in the big pond. As a small church, it's easy to look around and compare yourself to all of the other successful churches and pastors online. In this episode of the Small Church Media Podcast, I want to come alongside you and give you 5 Mental Changes that you can make that will help you combat Imposter Syndrome when it rears its ugly little head.// Links mentioned in the episode //https://www.verywellmind.com/imposter-syndrome-and-social-anxiety-disorder-4156469https://smallchurch.media/product/small-church-website-audit/// Connect with Marc //Facebook: facebook.com/marchydecreativeInstagram: instagram.com/tmarchydeEmail: hello@smallchurch.mediaOnline: smallchurch.mediaOnline: marchyde.com

Your church website has a job to do – provide people with all the information that they want to know about your church AND then get people to come to a worship service. Have you ever stopped and asked the question, "is my website even doing it's job well?" I mean, we ask that question of our employees all the time, so why not our church website, too?In this episode of the Small Church Media Podcast, I provide 4 tests that you can put your church website through and based on how your website performs, these tests help you to know where you should begin with getting your church website up to speed!To help with the process of running your website through these 4 tests, I also create a free downloadable PDF Small Church Website Audit that will walk you through each one of these tests. You can download that resource here: https://smallchurch.media/product/small-church-website-audit/// Connect with Marc Online //Email: hello@smallchurch.mediaSmall Church Media Website: https://smallchurch.mediaPersonal Website: https://www.marchyde.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/marchydecreative/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tmarchyde/Google My Business: https://g.page/marc-hyde-creative

Instagram is one of the top social media platforms; however, many churches have no idea how to use it. In this episode, I break down Instagram. You'll learn about the main 5 components of Instagram, what are the bare essentials for using the platform well, and how you can take your current church Instagram account to the next level. This episode speaks to both the church that doesn't use Instagram, and the church that uses Instagram but knows that they can do it better. Enjoy the episode!Download your free social media graphics pack here: https://smallchurch.media/product/social-media-graphics-pack-1/// WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME //Small Church Media Website: https://smallchurch.mediaPersonal Website: https://www.marchyde.comSchedule a Free Call with Me: https://calendly.com/marc-hyde/free30Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marchydecreative/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tmarchyde/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyBtMtOe-61–8qskd6PshgGoogle My Business: https://g.page/marc-hyde-creative

Chad Harms is the lead pastor of Creekside Bible Church, a church of 100 people on the outskirts of Portland, Oregon. Over the last many years, Chad has started viewing media as a part of the church's mission and how media can help his local church carry out it's core values, impact his congregation, and reach his community.Now, Chad's sermons are listened to over 20,000 times per year, they have a beautiful online worship service, and he uses media and video feeds to teach and train his congregation.In this episode of the Small Church Media Podcast, we talk about the mind shift that took place in his pastoring, the progress and journey his church took on their media journey, and how he now uses media intentionally. Chad also provides many on the ground ideas that his church uses or has used to further the mission of the church.// WHERE TO CONNECT WITH CHAD //Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chadaharms/Testimony Podcast: https://testimonypodcast.com/Creekside Bible Church: http://creeksidebiblechurch.org/// WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME //Small Church Media Website: https://smallchurch.mediaPersonal Website: https://www.marchyde.comSchedule a Free Call with Me: https://calendly.com/marc-hyde/free30Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marchydecreative/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tmarchyde/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyBtMtOe-61–8qskd6PshgGoogle My Business: https://g.page/marc-hyde-creative

When social media started getting popular, it was so easy to for people to see your church's Facebook posts and personal posts but now, it seems like engagement is dropping RAPIDLY. If you are finding yourself in this boat, you are not alone. Pastors and church communicators all over have been saying the same thing about their Facebook posts.In this episode of the Small Church Media Podcast, we are going to look at FIVE REASONS WHY PEOPLE DON'T SEE YOUR CHURCH'S FACEBOOK POSTS and provide some framework around how you can intentionally use Facebook to connect with people who like your church's Facebook page.// LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE //https://smallchurch.media/easter/ https://smallchurch.media/podcast/how-to-start-an-online-ministry-for-your-church-congregation/// WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME //Small Church Media Website: https://smallchurch.mediaPersonal Website: https://www.marchyde.comSchedule a Free Call with Me: https://calendly.com/marc-hyde/free30Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marchydecreative/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tmarchyde/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyBtMtOe-61–8qskd6PshgGoogle My Business: https://g.page/marc-hyde-creative

When visitors come to your website looking for information on your Easter services, they are looking for very specific things, and if you don't answer every question or concern, you may find that they leave close the browser.To help you think through everything that needs to be on your Easter page, I break it down into 8 sections, and if you have these sections and lay them out well, you can be sure that people will receive answers to every one of their questions!Download your Free Easter sermon graphics here: https://smallchurch.media/easter/// Where to Connect with Me //Small Church Media Website: https://smallchurch.mediaPersonal Website: https://www.marchyde.comSchedule a Free Call with Me: https://calendly.com/marc-hyde/free30Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marchydecreative/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tmarchyde/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyBtMtOe-61--8qskd6PshgGoogle My Business: https://g.page/marc-hyde-creative