Today, I asked Seth Muse to share some of his thoughts on a topic that usually gets misdirected: why blog? Usually the first responses involve platform building, better exposure as a leadeR, etc. But Seth has some authentically ministry-driven reasons why a pastor should consider taking the time to dedicate to the exercise of publishing. […]
Church Giving Trends: State of the Plate 2016
If you are part of any church ministry, or even a faith-based nonprofit for that matter, there’s one report that comes out every couple years that is important to note: the State of the Plate. Brian Kluth just put out the latest version today. Here’s an infographic that summarizes just a portion of the findings […]
Is Your Church’s Christmas Social Media Content Ready?
Can you hear the Christmas carols playing? Do you already feel the cold Christmas breeze damping on your cheeks? How about little kids screaming ‘Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas!’? The Holiday Season is just around the corner, and it’s time to get your festivity spirit up, and so is your social media activities. Take advantage […]
What a #GivingTuesday Online Sock Drive Looks Like
Launching on November 29 or otherwise known as #GivingTuesday, the Greater Newark Holiday Fund is raising funds to buy thermal socks for 2,000 people living without housing in the State of New Jersey. To help these individuals, the Greater Newark Holiday Fund is hosting a #GivingTuesday Online Sock Drive. Everyone is invited to participate and […]
39 Instagram Statistics That Gives a Clear Snapshot of What’s Going On
This post is for Instagram statistics junkies. Who would have thought that a millennial-obsessed selfie and food pics mobile app called Instagram would be one of the most successful players in the social media industry today? And yes, I’m talking about the photo-sharing application Instagram. With its fresh concepts and innovative updates, Instagram continues to […]
15 Thanksgiving Verses: The Visual List Edition for Social Media
In preparation for Thanksgiving, using Bible verses on social media can garner a lot of likes because of the simple fact that these truths of gratitude and thankfulness resonate with everyone and are easy to agree with by all. I recently came across a nice curated list of “15 EXCELLENT BIBLE VERSES ON BEING THANKFUL” […]
6 Instagram Apps For Type Over Images
Thinking about ramping up your Instagram feed? If you’re looking to create beautiful images to add up to your Instagram account, there are a lot of tools online that are just one download away. You don’t even have to be a Photoshop expert. All you need is the proper app and a dash of creativity […]
10 Best Practices for Writing End-Of-Year Giving Campaign Appeals
End of Year Giving Appeals? Already? Can you believe it? We are in the last quarter of the year! Soon, we’ll be in the full throes of the end-of-year giving campaigns. Here are 10 best practices to help you create successful content for your upcoming campaigns. Show gratitude – tell donors how grateful you are […]
5 Instagram Tools You Should Try Today
By now you should know that Instagram is here for good. It isn’t just for teenyboppers. And in fact, it has amazing potential to reach and cultivate new audiences. To get the most out of Instagram, you’ll want to explore the world of third-party tools out there that help make your content stand out. 5 […]
Product Review Video: iGear Lavelier Mic for iPhone
WHAT TYPE OF MIC DO YOU USE WITH YOUR IPHONE?