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Ep. 015: The ethics of church marketing

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We’re used to marketing being the thing you use to sell a product, and it sometimes has connotations of deception and manipulation — “the ends justify the means.” But church marketing isn’t about sales. It’s about understanding your community. Today, we’re going to clear the air. We’re going to get biblical and dive in to the ethics of church marketing.

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Ep. 014: A Compelling Case for Church Blogs

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In this episode of the MyCom church marketing podcast, we present a case for the church blog.

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Related MyCom Articles

Blog Ministry
http://www.umcom.org/learn/blog-ministry

Attract your community using content marketing
http://www.umcom.org/learn/attract-your-community-using-content-marketing

How to get people in pews by creating excellent content
http://www.umcom.org/learn/get-people-in-pews-with-excellent-content

Alleviate stress: Plan ahead with editorial calendars
http://www.umcom.org/learn/alleviate-stress-plan-ahead-with-editorial-calendars

Recycle content: 6 ways to reach larger audiences
http://www.umcom.org/learn/10-tips-for-keeping-your-website-or-blog-fresh

7 common pitfalls in marketing blogs
http://www.umcom.org/learn/7-common-pitfalls-in-marketing-blogs

10 tips for keeping your website or blog fresh
http://www.umcom.org/learn/10-tips-for-keeping-your-website-or-blog-fresh

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MyCom Church Marketing Articles: http://www.umcom.org/mycom

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Ep. 013: Conversation with Joe Iovino

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Today, our guest is Joe Iovino, host of the Get Your Spirit in Shape podcast which features conversations with leaders, authors, and others who offer tips, tools and things to think about as we seek to grow in our spiritual lives. Join us as we get to know Joe, his podcast and the other incredible resources that can be found at http://www.umc.org.

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Related MyCom Articles

Get Your Spirit in Shape Podcast – http://www.umc.org/podcasts

Videos for your church – http://www.umc.org/news-and-media/videos-for-your-church

Special news coverage – http://www.umc.org/news-and-media/special-coverage

Lent & Easter Devotionals – http://www.umc.org/what-we-believe/archives-lent-and-easter-devotional

Infoserv – http://www.umc.org/resources/infoserv

UMC Quizes – http://www.umc.org/quiz

Methodism Quiz: What is the birthplace of John Wesley? – http://www.umc.org/who-we-are/methodism-quiz-what-is-the-birthplace-of-john-wesley

Advent & Christmas Quiz – http://www.umc.org/what-we-believe/advent-quiz

2017 Lent & Easter Quiz – http://www.umc.org/what-we-believe/lent-quiz

Are you smarter than the average United Methodist? General Conference Edition – http://www.umc.org/who-we-are/general-conference-quiz

United Methodist Church History Quiz – http://www.umc.org/who-we-are/united-methodist-church-history-quiz

United Methodist Vocabulary Quiz – http://www.umc.org/what-we-believe/united-methodist-vocabulary-quiz

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MyCom Church Marketing Articles: http://www.umcom.org/mycom

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Ep. 012: Pastoral Insights for Church Marketing

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Today we’ll talk about reaching into the heart of your community with clear and careful messaging. We’ll explore some pastoral involvement in communications and see how two preachers, one modern and one from the past, can help us better understand our jobs.

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“Sundays Coming” contemporary worship spoof: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ys4Nx0rNlAM

5 lessons from a hilarious spoof on contemporary worship: http://www.umcom.org/learn/5-lessons-from-hilarious-spoof-on-contemporary-worship

Related MyCom Articles

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

Top 10 church faux pas that turn off millennials: http://www.umcom.org/learn/top-10-church-faux-pas-that-turn-off-millennials

6 quick tips to make Sunday’s sermon even better: http://www.umcom.org/learn/6-quick-tips-to-make-sundays-sermon-even-better

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MyCom Church Marketing Articles: http://www.umcom.org/mycom

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Ep. 011: Characteristics of an entrepreneur

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Does the church need more entrepreneurs at heart? Let’s talk about some of the characteristics of an entrepreneur, and explore together how they can apply to church communications and marketing.

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Ep. 010: Video production for churches

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Today, we’re talking about video production for your church and why it shouldn’t be scary. If you think it doesn’t matter, please stick around and learn how impactful church videos can be. We’ll also discuss a few easy video marketing methods to get the ball rolling.

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Ep. 009: New church starts with Sophia Agtarap

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Today we’re talking with Sophia Agtarap about some of the struggles leaders face when starting new churches. Sophia is the former Online Engagement Minister at United Methodist Communications and is now the Director of Communications at Vanderbilt University Divinity School. Find her on Twitter @sophiakristina.

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Resources:

Auburn Media Training

New Church Starts at Discipleship Ministries

Find Sophia Agtarap online:

BelovedCommunity.online

WanderingNotLost

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Ep. 008: How successful churches listen to their community

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Today we’re talking about Community Listening. We are passionate about helping churches like yours get to know their communities so that you can speak life into them, in the power of the Spirit, with the tools and techniques with which the Lord has blessed us.

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Resources:

Questioning charity: Redefining the role of the church

Pruning your programs to grow

When to end a ministry or program

Ask the right questions to make the right ministry investments

Stop talking and start listening to your community

Business and faith database: Match skills and needs

The power of surveys: Discover needs and opportunities

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MyCom Church Marketing Articles: http://www.umcom.org/mycom

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Ep. 007: An SEO primer for church websites and blogs

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How do churches befriend Google and get in front of searching eyeballs? There’s no easy way. It’s just like any other friendship — takes time, persistence and lots of love. We’ll talk about search engine optimization tips and tools you can use to find and reach your audience.

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Resources:

Wordtracker – keyword suggestions

12 Free Keyword Tools To Replace Google’s Keyword Tool

SEO 2017: 8 Crucial Rules For Dominating Google’s Search Results

MyCom Articles on SEO:

Improve your church website’s search results: SEO Guide

5 church website examples optimized for search engines (SEO)

How to boost your blog’s social shares, traffic and SEO value

How to draw searchers to your church with terrific title tags

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MyCom Church Marketing Articles

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