Innovation and ideation through brainstorming are such important things in the creative space. We have to continuously protect the processes involved otherwise, our creative output becomes flat. Today, I asked a colleague and video director, Ben Stapley to share some of the tricks of the trade he uses when facilitating a brainstorming meeting. Enjoy! The […]
5 Reasons Why Churches Need To Pay More Attention To #PrayFor ____ Memes
#PrayFor ______. We see the graphics all the time now. Love ’em or Hate ’em. The church social media communications community recently saw a nicely assembled #rant post by Justin Dean. It is a good post. In his article, Justin points out that the recent string of #PrayFor_____ opportunities create scenarios that feeds a […]
Why Your Church Should Invest in Social Media Communications
Getting your church involved in social media provides a great opportunity in getting more people exposed to your events, ministries and most importantly the Gospel. There’s no need to doubt whether your church should use the power of social media or not. Although everyone knows the endless perks social media offers, many churches remain unconvinced. […]
The Easy Peasy Guide to Live Tweeting During Sermons
Are you looking to set up Twitter for your church successfully? There are many different ways to use Twitter for your church, but today we are going to focus on Live Tweeting. Most churches have probably already noticed the digital shift from traditional pens and papers to smart phones when it comes to taking notes during […]
It’s 10pm, Do You Know If Your Site Is Down?
Growing up, many of us saw that ubiquitous TV clip right before the evening news every night: a guy in the somber but noticeable voice asking the question — “it’s 10 PM, do you know where your children are?” A simple reminder back during the early 70’s to keep a check on what’s most important: […]
I’ll Show You That Churches Are In Denial About Digital Giving
In today’s world, online and digital mobile giving is pretty much the norm. According to data analysis by Statista, US e-commerce sales are estimated to increase to $491.5 billion by 2018 out of 191.1 million US online users who are making electronic transactions. That being said, companies, non-profits and even churches should really take advantage […]
How to Broadcast Using Facebook Live
As one of the biggest social media platforms at present, Facebook never fails to keep up with the latest trends as it recently introduce a new feature called Facebook Live. Facebook Live allows a user to stream videos live while interacting with friends and followers on your account and page. To set up your own […]
7 Workplace Pranks Caught On Video
When everyone is used to the same day-to-day tasks and the usual small talks on the latest news and what-not, the workplace might be dull. Carlos Castaneda once said, “Happiness is an attitude. We either make ourselves miserable, or happy and strong. The amount of work is the same.” How then could we save ourselves […]
Eyebrow-Raising Facts About Church Tithing That Clearly Defines The Generosity Gap
Giving is one of the most sensitive topics in churches today if not taught and communicated in an appropriate away. Some of the people in the congregation may not fully understand it and even fight about it, thus, resulting in a Generosity Gap. The Generosity Gap is a state where a community’s giving is unfocused […]
27 #GivingTuesday Stats That Will Make You Wish It Was Tuesday In December Right Now
6 more months before we go into the holiday seasons — good food, parties, shopping and Christmas carols. Almost everyone, kids and adults alike, are looking forward for to celebrate Christmas. However, there is one day that people, sometimes Christians, often fail to notice. #GivingTuesday. According to its official website, #GivingTuesday is a global day […]