Ep. 005: Church Storytelling (part 1)

The most profound book of all time starts “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Our entire faith is rooted in a storytelling tradition. Why not use stories to amplify your church’s message of hope and love?

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Resources:

http://www.toms.co.uk/onedaywithoutshoes

http://www.moleskine.com/us/moleskine-world

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Ep. 004: Great Church Presentations

Should your church use a projector? Is PowerPoint okay, or is there something better? We’re going to cover these questions and a lot more.

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Resources:

Plan transitions: Create a worship service flowchart: http://www.umcom.org/learn/plan-transitions-create-a-worship-service-flowchart

6 reasons churches don’t use projection in worship – and how to overcome them (Part One): http://www.umcom.org/learn/6-reasons-churches-dont-use-projection-in-worship-and-how-to-overcome-them

9 creative tips to enhance projection in worship (Part Two): http://www.umcom.org/learn/9-creative-tips-to-enhance-projection-in-worship-part-two

PowerPoint tools and timing techniques for churches: http://www.umcom.org/learn/powerpoint-tools-and-timing-techniques-for-churches

7 tips to get more out of projected worship lyrics: http://www.umcom.org/learn/7-tips-to-get-more-out-of-projected-worship-lyrics

Breaking the chains of clip art for free: http://www.umcom.org/learn/breaking-the-chains-of-clip-art-for-free

Free Media For Churches by Churches: graphics, motion backgrounds, mini movies, series art, textures: http://churchmediadrop.com

COLOURlovers – international community that creates and shares colors, palettes and patterns: http://colourlovers.com

UMTV Video & Audio: Videos for your church, Chuck Knows Church, History & more: http://www.umc.org/videos

Free high quality images:
http://www.pixabay.com
http://www.unsplash.com
http://www.creationswap.com

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Ep. 002: Church Marketing Myths

There are a lot of common misconceptions people have about using the internet for marketing and communications. Learn how to avoid some of these significant church marketing pitfalls.

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Resources

UMC Online Course: Your Church Website: Rethinking Your New Front Door – http://www.umcom.org/YourChurchWebsite

Think you know the Web? Think again: Web myths debunked – http://www.umcom.org/learn/think-you-know-the-web-think-again-web-myths-debunked

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Ep. 001: Fundamentals of church marketing: Where do you start?

Marketing isn’t a bad word for churches; it’s merely how you tell the story of your church to the local and global community. Chances are, you’re already doing it! Signs, your website, social media and bulletins are all aspects of church marketing. You’re not just selling a product. You’re promoting the fountain of living water — real truth, mercy and forgiveness, freely given. It’s our God-given duty to spread the news about this, with his authority, to the ends of the earth.

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Resources

Communications training – http://www.umcom.org/training

Church Marketing Plan Tool – http://www.umcom.org/learn/market-your-church

Online Course: Church Marketing: How to Effectively Reach Your Community – http://www.umctraining.org/product?catalog=Church-Marketing

Online Course: Your Church Website: Rethinking Your New Front Door – http://www.umcom.org/yourchurchwebsite

11 mistakes to avoid in church website design – http://www.umcom.org/learn/11-mistakes-in-church-website-design

Questioning charity: Redefining the role of the church – http://www.umcom.org/learn/questioning-charity-redefining-the-role-of-the-church

Preaching controversial issues without dividing the church – http://www.umcom.org/learn/preaching-controversial-issues-without-dividing-the-church

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