Have you ever looked at your church logo and thought, “It might be time for a change.”? On this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast, we welcome back graphic designer and YouTuber Will Paterson to help walk us through the basics of logo design. For more info about Will Paterson go to:: https://www.willpaterson.design/ https://www.youtube.com/@willpatersondesign https://linktr.ee/willpaterson This episode of the MyCom Podcast is sponsored by Safer Sanctuaries: Safer Sanctuaries resources are endorsed by the Book of Resolutions of The United Methodist Church for use when developing an abuse prevention program. To learn more go to https://www.SaferSanctuaries.org or call 800-972-0433 =============== For over 80 years, United Methodist Communications has been leading the church in telling inspirational stories of God’s work in the world through The United Methodist Church, reaching new people, supporting local churches in vibrant communications ministry, equipping leaders and delivering messages of hope and healing. This essential work requires financial support. If you believe in our mission, consider a tax-deductible donation to the work of United Methodist Communications through its Foundation. https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom​​ Get MONTHLY church marketing tips + FREE Downloadable resources – https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe =============== Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: https://www.resourceumc.org/mycom Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: Subscribe Now! We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org

Have you ever looked at your church logo and thought, “It might be time for a change.”? On this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast, we welcome back graphic designer and YouTuber Will Paterson to help walk us through the basics of logo design. For more info about Will Paterson go to:: <a href="https://www.willpaterson.design/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.willpaterson.design/</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@willpatersondesign" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@willpatersondesign</a> <a href="https://linktr.ee/willpaterson" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/willpaterson</a> This episode of the MyCom Podcast is sponsored by Safer Sanctuaries: Safer Sanctuaries resources are endorsed by the Book of Resolutions of The United Methodist Church for use when developing an abuse prevention program. To learn more go to <a href="https://www.SaferSanctuaries.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.SaferSanctuaries.org</a> or call 800-972-0433 =============== For over 80 years, United Methodist Communications has been leading the church in telling inspirational stories of God’s work in the world through The United Methodist Church, reaching new people, supporting local churches in vibrant communications ministry, equipping leaders and delivering messages of hope and healing. This essential work requires financial support. If you believe in our mission, consider a tax-deductible donation to the work of United Methodist Communications through its Foundation. <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom​​" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom​​</a> Get MONTHLY church marketing tips + FREE Downloadable resources – <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe</a> =============== Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/mycom" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.resourceumc.org/mycom</a> Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe Now!</a> We’d love your input! Send ideas to <a href="mailto:podcast@umcom.org">podcast@umcom.org</a>

MyCom podcast Ep. 087: Basics of Logo Design

On this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast, Dan hops over the pond (digitally) and talks to professional graphic designer Will Paterson, resident of the United Kingdom, about 5 graphic design hacks that will help you get started with your own creations, and will help no matter which side of the street you drive on. For more info about Will Paterson go to:: https://www.willpaterson.design/ https://www.youtube.com/@willpatersondesign https://linktr.ee/willpaterson This episode of the MyCom Podcast is sponsored by Safer Sanctuaries: Safer Sanctuaries resources are endorsed by the Book of Resolutions of The United Methodist Church for use when developing an abuse prevention program. To learn more go to https://www.SaferSanctuaries.org or call 800-972-0433 =============== For over 80 years, United Methodist Communications has been leading the church in telling inspirational stories of God’s work in the world through The United Methodist Church, reaching new people, supporting local churches in vibrant communications ministry, equipping leaders and delivering messages of hope and healing. This essential work requires financial support. If you believe in our mission, consider a tax-deductible donation to the work of United Methodist Communications through its Foundation. https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom​​ Get MONTHLY church marketing tips + FREE Downloadable resources – https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe =============== Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: https://www.resourceumc.org/mycom Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: Subscribe Now! We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org

On this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast, Dan hops over the pond (digitally) and talks to professional graphic designer Will Paterson, resident of the United Kingdom, about 5 graphic design hacks that will help you get started with your own creations, and will help no matter which side of the street you drive on. For more info about Will Paterson go to:: <a href="https://www.willpaterson.design/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.willpaterson.design/</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@willpatersondesign" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@willpatersondesign</a> <a href="https://linktr.ee/willpaterson" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/willpaterson</a> This episode of the MyCom Podcast is sponsored by Safer Sanctuaries: Safer Sanctuaries resources are endorsed by the Book of Resolutions of The United Methodist Church for use when developing an abuse prevention program. To learn more go to <a href="https://www.SaferSanctuaries.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.SaferSanctuaries.org</a> or call 800-972-0433 =============== For over 80 years, United Methodist Communications has been leading the church in telling inspirational stories of God’s work in the world through The United Methodist Church, reaching new people, supporting local churches in vibrant communications ministry, equipping leaders and delivering messages of hope and healing. This essential work requires financial support. If you believe in our mission, consider a tax-deductible donation to the work of United Methodist Communications through its Foundation. <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom​​" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom​​</a> Get MONTHLY church marketing tips + FREE Downloadable resources – <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe</a> =============== Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/mycom" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.resourceumc.org/mycom</a> Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe Now!</a> We’d love your input! Send ideas to <a href="mailto:podcast@umcom.org">podcast@umcom.org</a>

MyCom podcast Ep. 086: 5 Graphic Design Hacks

On this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing podcast, Dan explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way churches engage with their congregations. This episode features Kenny Jahng, who discusses the different ways AI is already being used in our lives and how churches can experiment with these tools to enhance outreach efforts and support their ministries. For more info about Kenny Jahng go to: https://www.kennyjahng.com/ https://churchtechtoday.com/ This episode of the MyCom Podcast is sponsored by Safer Sanctuaries: Safer Sanctuaries resources are endorsed by the Book of Resolutions of The United Methodist Church for use when developing an abuse prevention program. To learn more go to https://www.SaferSanctuaries.org or call 800-972-0433 =============== For over 80 years, United Methodist Communications has been leading the church in telling inspirational stories of God’s work in the world through The United Methodist Church, reaching new people, supporting local churches in vibrant communications ministry, equipping leaders and delivering messages of hope and healing. This essential work requires financial support. If you believe in our mission, consider a tax-deductible donation to the work of United Methodist Communications through its Foundation. https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom​​ Get MONTHLY church marketing tips + FREE Downloadable resources – https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe =============== Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: https://www.resourceumc.org/mycom Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: Subscribe Now! We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org

On this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing podcast, Dan explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way churches engage with their congregations. This episode features Kenny Jahng, who discusses the different ways AI is already being used in our lives and how churches can experiment with these tools to enhance outreach efforts and support their ministries. For more info about Kenny Jahng go to: <a href="https://www.kennyjahng.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.kennyjahng.com/</a> <a href="https://churchtechtoday.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://churchtechtoday.com/</a> This episode of the MyCom Podcast is sponsored by Safer Sanctuaries: Safer Sanctuaries resources are endorsed by the Book of Resolutions of The United Methodist Church for use when developing an abuse prevention program. To learn more go to <a href="https://www.SaferSanctuaries.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.SaferSanctuaries.org</a> or call 800-972-0433 =============== For over 80 years, United Methodist Communications has been leading the church in telling inspirational stories of God’s work in the world through The United Methodist Church, reaching new people, supporting local churches in vibrant communications ministry, equipping leaders and delivering messages of hope and healing. This essential work requires financial support. If you believe in our mission, consider a tax-deductible donation to the work of United Methodist Communications through its Foundation. <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom​​" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom​​</a> Get MONTHLY church marketing tips + FREE Downloadable resources – <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe</a> =============== Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/mycom" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.resourceumc.org/mycom</a> Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe Now!</a> We’d love your input! Send ideas to <a href="mailto:podcast@umcom.org">podcast@umcom.org</a>

MyCom podcast Ep. 085: Using AI in Ministry

In part 2 of our conversation with Brady Shearer, Dan dives into what the 1 page church social media plan is, and how churches have entered an era that finally gives them an advantage in the social media world. For more info about Brady Shearer and Pro Church Tools go to: https://www.nucleus.church/ https://prochurchtools.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradyshearer/ https://www.youtube.com/user/ProChurchTools https://www.facebook.com/prochurchtools https://twitter.com/bradyshearer  This episode of the MyCom Podcast is sponsored by Safer Sanctuaries: Safer Sanctuaries resources are endorsed by the Book of Resolutions of The United Methodist Church for use when developing an abuse prevention program. To learn more go to https://www.SaferSanctuaries.org or call 800-972-0433 Catch Part 1 at: https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/mycom-podcast-ep-083-social-media-shift For 80 years, United Methodist Communications has been leading the church in telling inspirational stories of God’s work in the world through The United Methodist Church, reaching new people, supporting local churches in vibrant communications ministry, equipping leaders and delivering messages of hope and healing. This essential work requires financial support. If you believe in our mission, consider a tax-deductible donation to the work of United Methodist Communications through its Foundation. https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom​​ Get MONTHLY church marketing tips + FREE Downloadable resources – https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe =============== Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: https://www.resourceumc.org/mycom Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: Subscribe Now! We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org

In part 2 of our conversation with Brady Shearer, Dan dives into what the 1 page church social media plan is, and how churches have entered an era that finally gives them an advantage in the social media world. For more info about Brady Shearer and Pro Church Tools go to: <a href="https://www.nucleus.church/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nucleus.church/</a> <a href="https://prochurchtools.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://prochurchtools.com/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bradyshearer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/bradyshearer/</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/ProChurchTools" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/ProChurchTools</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/prochurchtools" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/prochurchtools</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bradyshearer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/bradyshearer </a> This episode of the MyCom Podcast is sponsored by Safer Sanctuaries: Safer Sanctuaries resources are endorsed by the Book of Resolutions of The United Methodist Church for use when developing an abuse prevention program. To learn more go to <a href="https://www.SaferSanctuaries.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.SaferSanctuaries.org</a> or call 800-972-0433 Catch Part 1 at: <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/mycom-podcast-ep-083-social-media-shift" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/mycom-podcast-ep-083-social-media-shift</a> For 80 years, United Methodist Communications has been leading the church in telling inspirational stories of God’s work in the world through The United Methodist Church, reaching new people, supporting local churches in vibrant communications ministry, equipping leaders and delivering messages of hope and healing. This essential work requires financial support. If you believe in our mission, consider a tax-deductible donation to the work of United Methodist Communications through its Foundation. <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom​​" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom​​</a> Get MONTHLY church marketing tips + FREE Downloadable resources – <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe</a> =============== Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/mycom" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.resourceumc.org/mycom</a> Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe Now!</a> We’d love your input! Send ideas to <a href="mailto:podcast@umcom.org">podcast@umcom.org</a>

MyCom podcast Ep. 084: The 1-Page Church Social Media Plan

On this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast, we are talking to Brady Shearer, CEO of Pro Church Tools, who says the new era of social media that is dawning is one in which churches finally have a massive advantage. For more info about Brady Shearer and Pro Church Tools go to: https://www.nucleus.church/ https://prochurchtools.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bradyshearer/ https://www.youtube.com/user/ProChurchTools https://www.facebook.com/prochurchtools Tweets by BradyShearer Catch Part 2 at: https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/mycom-podcast-ep-084-social-media-plan For 80 years, United Methodist Communications has been leading the church in telling inspirational stories of God’s work in the world through The United Methodist Church, reaching new people, supporting local churches in vibrant communications ministry, equipping leaders and delivering messages of hope and healing. This essential work requires financial support. If you believe in our mission, consider a tax-deductible donation to the work of United Methodist Communications through its Foundation. https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom​​ Get MONTHLY church marketing tips + FREE Downloadable resources – https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe =============== Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: https://www.resourceumc.org/mycom Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: Subscribe Now! We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org

On this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast, we are talking to Brady Shearer, CEO of Pro Church Tools, who says the new era of social media that is dawning is one in which churches finally have a massive advantage. For more info about Brady Shearer and Pro Church Tools go to: https://www.nucleus.church/ <a href="https://prochurchtools.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://prochurchtools.com/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bradyshearer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/bradyshearer/</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/ProChurchTools" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/ProChurchTools</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/prochurchtools" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/prochurchtools</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BradyShearer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tweets by BradyShearer</a> Catch Part 2 at: <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/mycom-podcast-ep-084-social-media-plan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/mycom-podcast-ep-084-social-media-plan</a> For 80 years, United Methodist Communications has been leading the church in telling inspirational stories of God’s work in the world through The United Methodist Church, reaching new people, supporting local churches in vibrant communications ministry, equipping leaders and delivering messages of hope and healing. This essential work requires financial support. If you believe in our mission, consider a tax-deductible donation to the work of United Methodist Communications through its Foundation. <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom​​" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom​​</a> Get MONTHLY church marketing tips + FREE Downloadable resources – <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe</a> =============== Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/mycom" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.resourceumc.org/mycom</a> Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe Now!</a> We’d love your input! Send ideas to <a href="mailto:podcast@umcom.org">podcast@umcom.org</a>

MyCom podcast Ep. 083: The Social Media Shift Churches have been waiting for

The first step in successful marketing is always knowing your audience, congregation, and/or community. On this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast, we are looking at 3 simple techniques you can employ when you’re talking to people in your church and community that will help you get to know them in a way that can inform and shape your church marketing and communications. For more info about Dan, our host: https://www.defininggrace.com/ This episode of the podcast is sponsored by EO Travel. Christian journeys with Educational Opportunities Tours enriches the faith and lives of believers, empowers teachers and preachers, and is an unforgettable way to build your faith community. For 80 years, United Methodist Communications has been leading the church in telling inspirational stories of God’s work in the world through The United Methodist Church, reaching new people, supporting local churches in vibrant communications ministry, equipping leaders and delivering messages of hope and healing. This essential work requires financial support. If you believe in our mission, consider a tax-deductible donation to the work of United Methodist Communications through its Foundation. https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom​​ Get MONTHLY church marketing tips + FREE Downloadable resources – https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe =============== Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: https://www.resourceumc.org/mycom Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: Subscribe Now! We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org

The first step in successful marketing is always knowing your audience, congregation, and/or community. On this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast, we are looking at 3 simple techniques you can employ when you’re talking to people in your church and community that will help you get to know them in a way that can inform and shape your church marketing and communications. For more info about Dan, our host: <a href="https://www.defininggrace.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.defininggrace.com/</a> This episode of the podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/#eotours" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EO Travel</a>. Christian journeys with Educational Opportunities Tours enriches the faith and lives of believers, empowers teachers and preachers, and is an unforgettable way to build your faith community. For 80 years, United Methodist Communications has been leading the church in telling inspirational stories of God’s work in the world through The United Methodist Church, reaching new people, supporting local churches in vibrant communications ministry, equipping leaders and delivering messages of hope and healing. This essential work requires financial support. If you believe in our mission, consider a tax-deductible donation to the work of United Methodist Communications through its Foundation. <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom​​" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom​​</a> Get MONTHLY church marketing tips + FREE Downloadable resources – <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe</a> =============== Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/mycom" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.resourceumc.org/mycom</a> Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe Now!</a> We’d love your input! Send ideas to <a href="mailto:podcast@umcom.org">podcast@umcom.org</a>

MyCom podcast Ep. 082: 3 Techniques for Getting to Know your Audience

Welcome to the era of the discovery algorithm, and on this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast, we are talking about one of the ways you can work toward being discovered in 2023. For more info about Dan, our host: https://www.defininggrace.com/ This episode of the podcast is sponsored by EO Travel. Christian journeys with Educational Opportunities Tours enriches the faith and lives of believers, empowers teachers and preachers, and is an unforgettable way to build your faith community. For 80 years, United Methodist Communications has been leading the church in telling inspirational stories of God’s work in the world through The United Methodist Church, reaching new people, supporting local churches in vibrant communications ministry, equipping leaders and delivering messages of hope and healing. This essential work requires financial support. If you believe in our mission, consider a tax-deductible donation to the work of United Methodist Communications through its Foundation. https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom​​ Get MONTHLY church marketing tips + FREE Downloadable resources – https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe =============== Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: https://www.resourceumc.org/mycom Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: Subscribe Now! We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org

Welcome to the era of the discovery algorithm, and on this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast, we are talking about one of the ways you can work toward being discovered in 2023. For more info about Dan, our host: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3NvLTd4T2NXR3ctLUVEYVdHdHcxUzEydERqZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsazkxMzBvbXR5Mk9fZDdsMTdFMGJzaWtiSXQ3VTFDekc3b1RZNmhJaDNnZ3hwNFV0QURJMjY5dGxMbXgtYktYYkFvRHAzcUVFcDFHdXQtSGp0emRaSDNuaVJBLWtXZWtvSzZaVW1KX0IzdmxadTNHdw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.defininggrace.com%2F&amp;v=0Ug527__KEM" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.defininggrace.com/</a> This episode of the podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/#eotours" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EO Travel</a>. Christian journeys with Educational Opportunities Tours enriches the faith and lives of believers, empowers teachers and preachers, and is an unforgettable way to build your faith community. For 80 years, United Methodist Communications has been leading the church in telling inspirational stories of God’s work in the world through The United Methodist Church, reaching new people, supporting local churches in vibrant communications ministry, equipping leaders and delivering messages of hope and healing. This essential work requires financial support. If you believe in our mission, consider a tax-deductible donation to the work of United Methodist Communications through its Foundation. <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom​​" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom​​</a> Get MONTHLY church marketing tips + FREE Downloadable resources – <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe</a> =============== Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/mycom" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.resourceumc.org/mycom</a> Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe Now!</a> We’d love your input! Send ideas to <a href="mailto:podcast@umcom.org">podcast@umcom.org</a>

MyCom podcast Ep. 081: How to be Discovered in the New Era

On this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing podcast, Dan is going to share with 3 lessons he learned in 2022 and 3 predictions he has for 2023. For more info about Dan, our host: https://www.defininggrace.com/ For 80 years, United Methodist Communications has been leading the church in telling inspirational stories of God’s work in the world through The United Methodist Church, reaching new people, supporting local churches in vibrant communications ministry, equipping leaders and delivering messages of hope and healing. This essential work requires financial support. If you believe in our mission, consider a tax-deductible donation to the work of United Methodist Communications through its Foundation. https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom​​ Get MONTHLY church marketing tips + FREE Outreach eBook – http://bit.ly/MyCom-eBook-SignUp​​​​ =============== Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: https://www.resourceumc.org/mycom Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: Subscribe Now! We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org

On this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing podcast, Dan is going to share with 3 lessons he learned in 2022 and 3 predictions he has for 2023. For more info about Dan, our host: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3NvLTd4T2NXR3ctLUVEYVdHdHcxUzEydERqZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsazkxMzBvbXR5Mk9fZDdsMTdFMGJzaWtiSXQ3VTFDekc3b1RZNmhJaDNnZ3hwNFV0QURJMjY5dGxMbXgtYktYYkFvRHAzcUVFcDFHdXQtSGp0emRaSDNuaVJBLWtXZWtvSzZaVW1KX0IzdmxadTNHdw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.defininggrace.com%2F&amp;v=0Ug527__KEM" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.defininggrace.com/</a> For 80 years, United Methodist Communications has been leading the church in telling inspirational stories of God’s work in the world through The United Methodist Church, reaching new people, supporting local churches in vibrant communications ministry, equipping leaders and delivering messages of hope and healing. This essential work requires financial support. If you believe in our mission, consider a tax-deductible donation to the work of United Methodist Communications through its Foundation. <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom​​" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom​​</a> Get MONTHLY church marketing tips + FREE Outreach eBook – <a href="http://bit.ly/MyCom-eBook-SignUp​​​​" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/MyCom-eBook-SignUp​​​​</a> =============== Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/mycom" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.resourceumc.org/mycom</a> Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe Now!</a> We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org

MyCom podcast Ep. 080: Lessons from 2022 / Predictions for 2023

On this episode of the MyCom podcast, Dan talks to the Get Your Spirit in Shape podcast host Crystal Caviness about the power of the interview. For more info about Crystal and to listen to her podcast, Get Your Spirit in Shape, go to: https://www.umc.org/en/content/get-your-spirit-in-shape or https://www.umc.org/en/  For 80 years, United Methodist Communications has been leading the church in telling inspirational stories of God’s work in the world through The United Methodist Church, reaching new people, supporting local churches in vibrant communications ministry, equipping leaders and delivering messages of hope and healing. This essential work requires financial support. If you believe in our mission, consider a tax-deductible donation to the work of United Methodist Communications through its Foundation. https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom​​ Get MONTHLY church marketing tips + FREE Outreach eBook – http://bit.ly/MyCom-eBook-SignUp​​​​ =============== Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: https://www.resourceumc.org/mycom Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: Subscribe Now! We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org

On this episode of the MyCom podcast, Dan talks to the Get Your Spirit in Shape podcast host Crystal Caviness about the power of the interview. For more info about Crystal and to listen to her podcast, Get Your Spirit in Shape, go to: <a href="https://www.umc.org/en/content/get-your-spirit-in-shape" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.umc.org/en/content/get-your-spirit-in-shape</a> or <a href="https://www.umc.org/en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.umc.org/en/ </a> For 80 years, United Methodist Communications has been leading the church in telling inspirational stories of God’s work in the world through The United Methodist Church, reaching new people, supporting local churches in vibrant communications ministry, equipping leaders and delivering messages of hope and healing. This essential work requires financial support. If you believe in our mission, consider a tax-deductible donation to the work of United Methodist Communications through its Foundation. <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom​​" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom​​</a> Get MONTHLY church marketing tips + FREE Outreach eBook – <a href="http://bit.ly/MyCom-eBook-SignUp​​​​" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/MyCom-eBook-SignUp​​​​</a> =============== Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/mycom" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.resourceumc.org/mycom</a> Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe Now!</a> We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org

MyCom podcast Ep. 079: The Power of the Interview

On this episode of the MyCom podcast, Dan runs down the checklist of what we need to do to get ready for Christmas. That’s right, Christmas is just around the corner! Here are the five to-do’s Dan breaks down for this upcoming Christmas season. 1. Discern and/or translate the theme 2. Define the roadmap and entry points to the theme 3. Choose your marketing channels 4. Choose a design direction/aesthetic 5. Apply design across needed resources For more info about Dan, our host: https://www.defininggrace.com/ For 80 years, United Methodist Communications has been leading the church in telling inspirational stories of God’s work in the world through The United Methodist Church, reaching new people, supporting local churches in vibrant communications ministry, equipping leaders and delivering messages of hope and healing. This essential work requires financial support. If you believe in our mission, consider a tax-deductible donation to the work of United Methodist Communications through its Foundation. https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom​​ Get MONTHLY church marketing tips + FREE Outreach eBook – http://bit.ly/MyCom-eBook-SignUp​​​​ =============== Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: https://www.resourceumc.org/mycom Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: Subscribe Now! We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org

On this episode of the MyCom podcast, Dan runs down the checklist of what we need to do to get ready for Christmas. That’s right, Christmas is just around the corner! Here are the five to-do’s Dan breaks down for this upcoming Christmas season. 1. Discern and/or translate the theme 2. Define the roadmap and entry points to the theme 3. Choose your marketing channels 4. Choose a design direction/aesthetic 5. Apply design across needed resources For more info about Dan, our host: <a href="https://www.defininggrace.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.defininggrace.com/</a> For 80 years, United Methodist Communications has been leading the church in telling inspirational stories of God’s work in the world through The United Methodist Church, reaching new people, supporting local churches in vibrant communications ministry, equipping leaders and delivering messages of hope and healing. This essential work requires financial support. If you believe in our mission, consider a tax-deductible donation to the work of United Methodist Communications through its Foundation. <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom​​" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom​​</a> Get MONTHLY church marketing tips + FREE Outreach eBook – <a href="http://bit.ly/MyCom-eBook-SignUp​​​​" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/MyCom-eBook-SignUp​​​​</a> =============== Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/mycom" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.resourceumc.org/mycom</a> Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: <a href="https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe Now!</a> We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org

MyCom podcast Ep. 078: Church Marketing Christmas Checklist

MyCom teaches communities of faith how to effectively find their audience and share their story with the world. Journey with savvy church marketers, pastors and leaders with support from MyCom writers, authors, and many others offering expert advice on outreach ideas, communications, social media and new technology. Conversations are practical in nature, yet casual and fun! Join us monthly on our mission to create communication resources for church leaders and amplify the voice of the church. Good reviews help other church leaders find us, so support the cause. Please also like, share and comment too. Future topic ideas can be sent to podcast@umcom.org. Thanks!

If you want to improve how your church reaches others listen to this podcast. In every episode I find myself taking notes of things to explore further or follow up on. Lots of practical tips but more important, I finish inspired.

Church communicators find your tribe

Excellent review for churches of all sizes.  Covers all kinds of communications and gives good theoretical as well as practical help.  The interview was chock full of ideas and good advice.

Church Communications

 MyCom Church Marketing Podcast: Find Your Audience, Tell Your Church’s Story and Share God’s Message of Grace and Hope

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. =============== 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 &amp; Audio: Videos for your church, Chuck Knows Church, History &amp; more: http://www.umc.org/videos Free high quality images: http://www.pixabay.com http://www.unsplash.com http://www.creationswap.com =============== If you enjoyed this show, please go to http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview to write a review. Good reviews help other church leaders find us, so support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: http://www.umcom.org/mycom Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org

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. =============== Resources: Plan transitions: Create a worship service flowchart: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/plan-transitions-create-a-worship-service-flowchart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/learn/plan-transitions-create-a-worship-service-flowchart</a> 6 reasons churches don’t use projection in worship – and how to overcome them (Part One): <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/6-reasons-churches-dont-use-projection-in-worship-and-how-to-overcome-them" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/learn/6-reasons-churches-dont-use-projection-in-worship-and-how-to-overcome-them</a> 9 creative tips to enhance projection in worship (Part Two): <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/9-creative-tips-to-enhance-projection-in-worship-part-two" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/learn/9-creative-tips-to-enhance-projection-in-worship-part-two</a> PowerPoint tools and timing techniques for churches: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/powerpoint-tools-and-timing-techniques-for-churches" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/learn/powerpoint-tools-and-timing-techniques-for-churches</a> 7 tips to get more out of projected worship lyrics: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/7-tips-to-get-more-out-of-projected-worship-lyrics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/learn/7-tips-to-get-more-out-of-projected-worship-lyrics</a> Breaking the chains of clip art for free: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/breaking-the-chains-of-clip-art-for-free" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/learn/breaking-the-chains-of-clip-art-for-free</a> Free Media For Churches by Churches: graphics, motion backgrounds, mini movies, series art, textures: <a href="http://churchmediadrop.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://churchmediadrop.com</a> COLOURlovers – international community that creates and shares colors, palettes and patterns: <a href="http://colourlovers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://colourlovers.com</a> UMTV Video &amp; Audio: Videos for your church, Chuck Knows Church, History &amp; more: <a href="http://www.umc.org/videos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umc.org/videos</a> Free high quality images: <a href="http://www.pixabay.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.pixabay.com</a> <a href="http://www.unsplash.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.unsplash.com</a> <a href="http://www.creationswap.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.creationswap.com</a> =============== If you enjoyed this show, please go to <a href="http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview</a> to write a review. Good reviews help other church leaders find us, so support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/mycom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/mycom</a> Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp</a> We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org

Ep. 004: Great Church Presentations

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. =============== Related MyCom Articles How to do video announcements: 5 questions to ask Video marketing Part 1: Can I do it and is it worth it? Video marketing Part 2: Production tips for video marketing Use Facebook Live to stream your church events 4 ways to use Facebook Live at church beyond the worship service 5 out-of-the-box ways to use video to promote your church =============== If you enjoyed this show, please write a review. Good reviews help other church leaders find us, so support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org

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. =============== Related MyCom Articles <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/how-to-do-video-announcements-5-questions-to-ask" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to do video announcements: 5 questions to ask</a> <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/video-marketing-part-1-can-i-do-it-and-is-it-worth-it" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Video marketing Part 1: Can I do it and is it worth it?</a> <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/12-production-tips-for-video-marketing-part-two" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Video marketing Part 2: Production tips for video marketing</a> <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/use-facebook-live-to-stream-your-church-events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Use Facebook Live to stream your church events</a> <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/4-ways-to-use-facebook-live-at-church-go-beyond-the-worship-service" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4 ways to use Facebook Live at church beyond the worship service</a> <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/5-out-of-the-box-ways-to-use-video-to-promote-your-church" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5 out-of-the-box ways to use video to promote your church</a> =============== If you enjoyed this show, <a href="http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">please write a review</a>. Good reviews help other church leaders find us, so support the cause! <a href="http://www.umcom.org/mycom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MyCom Church Marketing Articles</a> <a href="http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly</a> We’d love your input! Send ideas to <a href="mailto:podcast@umcom.org">podcast@umcom.org</a>

Ep. 010: Video production for churches

Today we’re talking with Brett McCardle about the newly optimized FREE Church Marketing Plan tool. The original tutorial almost felt like a college course in terms of the time required to complete it, but since then, Brett has streamlined the process, made it easy and even provided forms for you to off-load some of the demographic reporting on us. Let us do some of the heavy lifting! Learn how to take advantage of this free tool right now. =============== Related MyCom Articles Church Marketing Plan Tool – Recently optimized to take less time to create a plan http://www.umcom.org/marketing-plan Online Church Marketing Course https://www.umctraining.org/product?catalog=Church-Marketing Free branding/logo service for United Methodist Churches http://www.umcom.org/tools/free-branding-logo-service =============== If you enjoyed this show, please go to umcom.org/mycomreview to write a review. Good reviews help other church leaders find us, so support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: http://www.umcom.org/mycom Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: umcom.org/MyComSignUp We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org

Today we’re talking with Brett McCardle about the newly optimized FREE Church Marketing Plan tool. The original tutorial almost felt like a college course in terms of the time required to complete it, but since then, Brett has streamlined the process, made it easy and even provided forms for you to off-load some of the demographic reporting on us. Let us do some of the heavy lifting! Learn how to take advantage of this free tool right now. =============== Related MyCom Articles Church Marketing Plan Tool – Recently optimized to take less time to create a plan<a href="http://www.umcom.org/marketing-plan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.umcom.org/marketing-plan</a> Online Church Marketing Course <a href="https://www.umctraining.org/product?catalog=Church-Marketing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.umctraining.org/product?catalog=Church-Marketing</a> Free branding/logo service for United Methodist Churches <a href="http://www.umcom.org/tools/free-branding-logo-service" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/tools/free-branding-logo-service</a> =============== If you enjoyed this show, please go to <a href="http://umcom.org/mycomreview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">umcom.org/mycomreview</a> to write a review. Good reviews help other church leaders find us, so support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/mycom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/mycom</a> Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">umcom.org/MyComSignUp</a> We’d love your input! Send ideas to <a href="mailto:podcast@umcom.org">podcast@umcom.org</a>

Ep. 016: Step-by-Step Marketing Plan

Steven Adair

You know your ministry needs to be active on social media, but have you ever stared at the screen at a loss for what to post? You’re not alone! But you’re also not as stuck you feel right now. On this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast, we are talking about repurposing content for social media. We are joined today by Steven Adair, the social media sensei at United Methodist Communications. =============== RELATED Top 10 UMC Facebook posts for your church How to Make Great Social Media Graphics for Your Church – For Free 5 Free Tools for Creating Social Photos and Video 14 apps easily turn boring images into works of art How much time should be spent on social media? How to create a social media volunteer dream team How to reach newcomers to your area with Facebook ads It is time to resurrect Facebook Groups Should your church advertise on Facebook? (part one) 7 rules to reach the masses via Facebook (part two) =============== Enjoy the show? Leave a review: http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: http://www.umcom.org/mycom Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org Advertise with use: ads@umcom.org

You know your ministry needs to be active on social media, but have you ever stared at the screen at a loss for what to post? You’re not alone! But you’re also not as stuck you feel right now. On this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast, we are talking about repurposing content for social media. We are joined today by Steven Adair, the social media sensei at United Methodist Communications. =============== RELATED <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/top-10-umc-facebook-posts-for-your-church" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Top 10 UMC Facebook posts for your church</a> <a href="http://defininggrace.com/communication/how-to-make-great-social-media-graphics-for-your-church-for-free/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Make Great Social Media Graphics for Your Church – For Free</a> <a href="http://defininggrace.com/creativity/5-free-tools-for-creating-social-photos-and-video/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5 Free Tools for Creating Social Photos and Video</a> <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/14-apps-easily-turn-boring-images-into-works-of-art" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">14 apps easily turn boring images into works of art</a> <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/how-much-time-should-be-spent-on-social-media" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How much time should be spent on social media?</a> <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/how-to-create-a-social-media-volunteer-dream-team" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to create a social media volunteer dream team</a> <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/how-to-reach-newcomers-to-your-area-with-facebook-ads" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to reach newcomers to your area with Facebook ads</a> <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/it-is-time-to-resurrect-facebook-groups" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It is time to resurrect Facebook Groups</a> <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/should-your-church-advertise-on-facebook-part-one" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Should your church advertise on Facebook? (part one)</a> <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/7-rules-to-reach-the-masses-via-facebook-part-two" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7 rules to reach the masses via Facebook (part two)</a> =============== Enjoy the show? Leave a review: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.umcom.org%2Fmycomreview&amp;v=2spfvVkafb4&amp;event=video_description&amp;redir_token=cTGxQZ3AzfCX7kTy-BZ-3Lid5X98MTUxOTg1MTE3MkAxNTE5NzY0Nzcy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview</a> Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.umcom.org%2Fmycom&amp;v=2spfvVkafb4&amp;event=video_description&amp;redir_token=cTGxQZ3AzfCX7kTy-BZ-3Lid5X98MTUxOTg1MTE3MkAxNTE5NzY0Nzcy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/mycom</a> Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.umcom.org%2FMyComSignUp&amp;v=2spfvVkafb4&amp;event=video_description&amp;redir_token=cTGxQZ3AzfCX7kTy-BZ-3Lid5X98MTUxOTg1MTE3MkAxNTE5NzY0Nzcy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp</a> We’d love your input! Send ideas to <a href="mailto:podcast@umcom.org">podcast@umcom.org</a> Advertise with use: <a href="mailto:ads@umcom.org">ads@umcom.org</a>

Ep. 021: Repurposing social media content with Steven Adair

There’s an old saying in advertising and communications: When you try to reach everyone, you reach no one. Of course, this sounds like a terrible thing to say on a ministry podcast because the Gospel and the Church are for everyone! But don’t worry, both sentiments can be, and in fact are, true. On this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast, we are tackling the topic of audiences and how we can say the right things to the right people. Joining us for today’s episode is Laura Buchanan, the Senior Creative Content Specialist at United Methodist Communications. =============== RELATED It is time to resurrect Facebook Groups http://www.umcom.org/learn/it-is-time-to-resurrect-facebook-groups 10 church signs that make people cringe http://www.umcom.org/learn/10-church-signs-that-make-people-cringe =============== Enjoy the show? Leave a review: http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: http://www.umcom.org/mycom Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org Advertise with use: ads@umcom.org

There’s an old saying in advertising and communications: When you try to reach everyone, you reach no one. Of course, this sounds like a terrible thing to say on a ministry podcast because the Gospel and the Church are for everyone! But don’t worry, both sentiments can be, and in fact are, true. On this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast, we are tackling the topic of audiences and how we can say the right things to the right people. Joining us for today’s episode is Laura Buchanan, the Senior Creative Content Specialist at United Methodist Communications. =============== RELATED It is time to resurrect Facebook Groups <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/it-is-time-to-resurrect-facebook-groups" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/learn/it-is-time-to-resurrect-facebook-groups</a> 10 church signs that make people cringe <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/10-church-signs-that-make-people-cringe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/learn/10-church-signs-that-make-people-cringe</a> =============== Enjoy the show? Leave a review: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview</a> Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/mycom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/mycom</a> Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp</a> We’d love your input! Send ideas to <a href="mailto:podcast@umcom.org">podcast@umcom.org</a> Advertise with use: <a href="mailto:ads@umcom.org">ads@umcom.org</a>

Ep. 024: Where to start with church branding

Jeanette Yates

On this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast we tackle the question: How do we reach emerging generations without leaving behind previous generations when communicating as the Church? =============== Related Adjust your marketing plan for each generation Connecting with the “unplugged” in your church Connecting with the “plugged-in” at your church Free demographic reports for United Methodist churches Send an e-mail request to research@umcom.org or contact your annual conference communicator at http://www.umc.org/who-we-are/annual-conferences-directory =============== If you enjoyed this show, please write a review. Good reviews help other church leaders find us, so support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org

On this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast we tackle the question: How do we reach emerging generations without leaving behind previous generations when communicating as the Church? =============== Related <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/adjust-your-marketing-plan-for-each-generation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adjust your marketing plan for each generation</a> <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/connecting-with-the-unplugged-in-your-church" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connecting with the “unplugged” in your church</a> <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/connecting-with-the-plugged-in-at-your-church" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connecting with the “plugged-in” at your church</a> Free demographic reports for United Methodist churches Send an e-mail request to <a href="mailto:research@umcom.org">research@umcom.org</a> or contact your annual conference communicator at <a href="http://www.umc.org/who-we-are/annual-conferences-directory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umc.org/who-we-are/annual-conferences-directory</a> =============== If you enjoyed this show, <a href="http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">please write a review</a>. Good reviews help other church leaders find us, so support the cause! <a href="http://www.umcom.org/mycom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MyCom Church Marketing Articles</a> <a href="http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly</a> We’d love your input! Send ideas to <a href="mailto:podcast@umcom.org">podcast@umcom.org</a>

Ep. 019: Bridging the generation gap with Jeanette Yates

Sophia Agtarap

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. =============== Resources: Auburn Media Training New Church Starts at Discipleship Ministries Find Sophia Agtarap online: BelovedCommunity.online WanderingNotLost =============== If you enjoyed this show, please go to http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview to write a review. Good reviews help other church leaders find us, so support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: http://www.umcom.org/mycom Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org

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 <a href="https://twitter.com/sophiakristina" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@sophiakristina</a>. =============== Resources: <a href="http://auburnseminary.org/media-training/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Auburn Media Training</a> <a href="https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/new-church-starts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Church Starts at Discipleship Ministries</a> Find Sophia Agtarap online: <a href="https://belovedcommunity.online/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BelovedCommunity.online</a> <a href="http://wanderingnotlost.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WanderingNotLost</a> =============== If you enjoyed this show, please go to <a href="http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview</a> to write a review. Good reviews help other church leaders find us, so support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/mycom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/mycom</a> Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp</a> We’d love your input! Send ideas to <a href="mailto:podcast@umcom.org">podcast@umcom.org</a>

Ep. 009: New church starts with Sophia Agtarap

Announcements are a double-edged sword in church marketing and communication. They are necessary to be in the know, but they can also be a real drag in worship. If you really want the maximum impact, consider making the jump to video announcements. Today we’re talking pros, cons, and how to’s of video announcements. Joining us is United Methodist Communication’s video guru Laurens Glass! =============== RELATED How to create a ministry spotlight during worship Capture attention with creative church announcements How to do video announcements: 5 questions to ask 5 out-of-the-box ways to use video to promote your church Video marketing Part 1: Can I do it and is it worth it? Video marketing Part 2: Production tips for video marketing GEAR iRig Mic Lav =============== Enjoy the show? Leave a review: http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: http://www.umcom.org/mycom Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org Advertise with use: ads@umcom.org

Announcements are a double-edged sword in church marketing and communication. They are necessary to be in the know, but they can also be a real drag in worship. If you really want the maximum impact, consider making the jump to video announcements. Today we’re talking pros, cons, and how to’s of video announcements. Joining us is United Methodist Communication’s video guru Laurens Glass! =============== RELATED <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/how-to-create-a-ministry-spotlight-during-worship" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to create a ministry spotlight during worship</a> <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/capture-attention-with-creative-church-announcements" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Capture attention with creative church announcements</a> <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/how-to-do-video-announcements-5-questions-to-ask" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to do video announcements: 5 questions to ask</a> <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/5-out-of-the-box-ways-to-use-video-to-promote-your-church" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5 out-of-the-box ways to use video to promote your church</a> <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/video-marketing-part-1-can-i-do-it-and-is-it-worth-it" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Video marketing Part 1: Can I do it and is it worth it?</a> <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/12-production-tips-for-video-marketing-part-two" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Video marketing Part 2: Production tips for video marketing</a> GEAR <a href="http://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/irigmiclav/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iRig Mic Lav</a> =============== Enjoy the show? Leave a review: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.umcom.org%2Fmycomreview&amp;v=2spfvVkafb4&amp;event=video_description&amp;redir_token=cTGxQZ3AzfCX7kTy-BZ-3Lid5X98MTUxOTg1MTE3MkAxNTE5NzY0Nzcy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview</a> Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.umcom.org%2Fmycom&amp;v=2spfvVkafb4&amp;event=video_description&amp;redir_token=cTGxQZ3AzfCX7kTy-BZ-3Lid5X98MTUxOTg1MTE3MkAxNTE5NzY0Nzcy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/mycom</a> Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.umcom.org%2FMyComSignUp&amp;v=2spfvVkafb4&amp;event=video_description&amp;redir_token=cTGxQZ3AzfCX7kTy-BZ-3Lid5X98MTUxOTg1MTE3MkAxNTE5NzY0Nzcy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp</a> We’d love your input! Send ideas to <a href="mailto:podcast@umcom.org">podcast@umcom.org</a> Advertise with use: <a href="mailto:ads@umcom.org">ads@umcom.org</a>

Ep. 022: Video announcements with Laurens Glass

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. =============== Related MyCom Articles Church Marketing Plan Tool – Recently optimized to take less time to create a plan http://www.umcom.org/learn/market-your-church Online Church Marketing Course https://www.umctraining.org/product?catalog=Church-Marketing View The UMC’s latest national advertising campaigns http://www.umcom.org/rethink-church/rethink-church Local church advertising articles http://www.umcom.org/services-products/local-church-advertising How to reach newcomers to your area with Facebook ads http://www.umcom.org/learn/how-to-reach-newcomers-to-your-area-with-facebook-ads Making the most of your advertising dollars http://www.umcom.org/learn/making-the-most-of-your-advertising-dollars =============== If you enjoyed this show, please go to umcom.org/mycomreview to write a review. Good reviews help other church leaders find us, so support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: http://www.umcom.org/mycom Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: umcom.org/MyComSignUp We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org

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. =============== Related MyCom Articles Church Marketing Plan Tool – Recently optimized to take less time to create a plan <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/market-your-church" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/learn/market-your-church</a> Online Church Marketing Course <a href="https://www.umctraining.org/product?catalog=Church-Marketing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.umctraining.org/product?catalog=Church-Marketing</a> View The UMC’s latest national advertising campaigns <a href="http://www.umcom.org/rethink-church/rethink-church" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/rethink-church/rethink-church</a> Local church advertising articles <a href="http://www.umcom.org/services-products/local-church-advertising" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/services-products/local-church-advertising</a> How to reach newcomers to your area with Facebook ads <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/how-to-reach-newcomers-to-your-area-with-facebook-ads" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/learn/how-to-reach-newcomers-to-your-area-with-facebook-ads</a> Making the most of your advertising dollars <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/making-the-most-of-your-advertising-dollars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/learn/making-the-most-of-your-advertising-dollars</a> =============== If you enjoyed this show, please go to <a href="http://umcom.org/mycomreview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">umcom.org/mycomreview</a> to write a review. Good reviews help other church leaders find us, so support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/mycom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/mycom</a> Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">umcom.org/MyComSignUp</a> We’d love your input! Send ideas to <a href="mailto:podcast@umcom.org">podcast@umcom.org</a>

Ep. 015: The ethics of church marketing

Sarah Heath

On this latest installment of our “How We Work” series, we welcome our first pastor – Rev. Sarah Heath, who is the lead pastor of First United Methodist Church of Costa Mesa in Costa Mesa, California. Many of you in our audience are pastors who are doing the work of church marketing and communications yourself in addition to your pastoral duties. As we talk with Rev. Heath we glance in what has worked for her and her church.

On this latest installment of our “How We Work” series, we welcome our first pastor – Rev. Sarah Heath, who is the lead pastor of First United Methodist Church of Costa Mesa in Costa Mesa, California. Many of you in our audience are pastors who are doing the work of church marketing and communications yourself in addition to your pastoral duties. As we talk with Rev. Heath we glance in what has worked for her and her church.

Ep. 43: How we work with Rev. Sarah Heath

Phil Bowdle

It cannot be denied that the world around us is constantly changing, and the impact that the internet and social media have had on how we communicate with one another isn’t just a big change, it is a massive change. On today’s episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast, we are speaking with Phil Bowdle, author of “Rethink Communication: A Playbook to Clarify and Communicate Everything in Your Church.” =============== RELATED Shining your ministry light: A ‘choose your own email adventure’ story 6 digital photography tips to upgrade your ministry communications Getting the entire congregation involved in communication efforts =============== Enjoy the show? Leave a review: http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: http://www.umcom.org/mycom Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org

It cannot be denied that the world around us is constantly changing, and the impact that the internet and social media have had on how we communicate with one another isn’t just a big change, it is a massive change. On today’s episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast, we are speaking with Phil Bowdle, author of “Rethink Communication: A Playbook to Clarify and Communicate Everything in Your Church.” =============== RELATED <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/shining-your-ministry-light-a-choose-your-own-email-adventure-story" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shining your ministry light: A ‘choose your own email adventure’ story</a> <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/6-digital-photography-tips-to-upgrade-your-ministry-communications" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6 digital photography tips to upgrade your ministry communications</a> <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/getting-the-entire-congregation-involved-in-church-communication-efforts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Getting the entire congregation involved in communication efforts</a> =============== Enjoy the show? Leave a review: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview</a> Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/mycom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/mycom</a> Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp</a> We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org

Rethink Communication with Phil Bowdle

Troy Dossett

We all want to get our message across — especially when we are communicating on behalf of the Church. The power of words can be amplified or undermined by the very letterforms that make up those words. Variables like font size and even line spacing may make the difference between encouraging readers to skim or skip it altogether. On this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast, class is in session for Typography 101. We are joined today by Troy Dossett, the in-house graphic designer at United Methodist Communications. =============== RELATED United Methodist Fonts United Methodist Logos United Methodist Stationery United Methodist Brand Guidelines The mechanics of a United Methodist logo HELPFUL TOOLS Font Matcherator – upload an image and discover the font of words on the image SPONSORS Upper Room hosts Discovery Weekend =============== Enjoy the show? Leave a review: http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: http://www.umcom.org/mycom Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org Advertise with use: ads@umcom.org

We all want to get our message across — especially when we are communicating on behalf of the Church. The power of words can be amplified or undermined by the very letterforms that make up those words. Variables like font size and even line spacing may make the difference between encouraging readers to skim or skip it altogether. On this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast, class is in session for Typography 101. We are joined today by Troy Dossett, the in-house graphic designer at United Methodist Communications. =============== RELATED <a href="http://www.umcom.org/tools/fonts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">United Methodist Fonts</a> <a href="http://www.umcom.org/tools/logos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">United Methodist Logos</a> <a href="http://www.umcom.org/tools/stationery" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">United Methodist Stationery</a> <a href="http://www.umcom.org/tools/brand-guidelines" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">United Methodist Brand Guidelines</a> <a href="http://www.umcom.org/tools/mechanics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The mechanics of a United Methodist logo</a> HELPFUL TOOLS <a href="https://www.fontspring.com/matcherator" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Font Matcherator – upload an image and discover the font of words on the image</a> SPONSORS <a href="http://discovery.upperroom.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Upper Room hosts Discovery Weekend</a> =============== Enjoy the show? Leave a review: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.umcom.org%2Fmycomreview&amp;v=2spfvVkafb4&amp;event=video_description&amp;redir_token=cTGxQZ3AzfCX7kTy-BZ-3Lid5X98MTUxOTg1MTE3MkAxNTE5NzY0Nzcy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview</a> Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.umcom.org%2Fmycom&amp;v=2spfvVkafb4&amp;event=video_description&amp;redir_token=cTGxQZ3AzfCX7kTy-BZ-3Lid5X98MTUxOTg1MTE3MkAxNTE5NzY0Nzcy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/mycom</a> Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.umcom.org%2FMyComSignUp&amp;v=2spfvVkafb4&amp;event=video_description&amp;redir_token=cTGxQZ3AzfCX7kTy-BZ-3Lid5X98MTUxOTg1MTE3MkAxNTE5NzY0Nzcy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp</a> We’d love your input! Send ideas to <a href="mailto:podcast@umcom.org">podcast@umcom.org</a> Advertise with use: <a href="mailto:ads@umcom.org">ads@umcom.org</a>

Ep. 020, Typography 101 with Troy Dossett

In the last episode we discussed writing for your target audience. In this episode we’re covering a few more branding basics. Joining us today is Chris Heiden. He has served as the Brand Creative Manager for Chapel Roswell, a United Methodist Church in Roswell, Georgia. His wife has been one of the associate pastors on staff at the church, and this summer, they will be moving to a new church, which will be a part of our discussion today. =============== RELATED Chapel Roswell UMC Logo A guide to pastoral transitions: The first 30 days A guide to pastoral transitions: Day 31 and beyond =============== Enjoy the show? Leave a review: http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: http://www.umcom.org/mycom Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org Advertise with use: ads@umcom.org

In the last episode we discussed writing for your target audience. In this episode we’re covering a few more branding basics. Joining us today is Chris Heiden. He has served as the Brand Creative Manager for Chapel Roswell, a United Methodist Church in Roswell, Georgia. His wife has been one of the associate pastors on staff at the church, and this summer, they will be moving to a new church, which will be a part of our discussion today. =============== RELATED <a href="http://www.chapelroswell.com/easter/assets/images/easter/logo.png" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Chapel Roswell UMC Logo</a> <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/a-guide-to-pastoral-transitions-part-1-the-first-30-days" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A guide to pastoral transitions: The first 30 days</a> <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/a-guide-to-pastoral-transitions-part-2-day-31-and-beyond" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A guide to pastoral transitions: Day 31 and beyond</a> =============== Enjoy the show? Leave a review: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview</a> Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/mycom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/mycom</a> Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp</a> We’d love your input! Send ideas to <a href="mailto:podcast@umcom.org">podcast@umcom.org</a> Advertise with use: <a href="mailto:ads@umcom.org">ads@umcom.org</a>

Ep. 025: Where to start with church branding (part 2)

Your church website is the new front door for your church. More and more, people are checking out locations online first before visiting in person—particularly young adults; and churches are no exceptions. On this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast, we are discussing how to make your ministry website not just user-friendly but visitor-friendly. =============== Enjoy the show? Leave a review: http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: http://www.umcom.org/mycom Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org Advertise with use: ads@umcom.org

Your church website is the new front door for your church. More and more, people are checking out locations online first before visiting in person—particularly young adults; and churches are no exceptions. On this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast, we are discussing how to make your ministry website not just user-friendly but visitor-friendly. =============== Enjoy the show? Leave a review: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview</a> Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/mycom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/mycom</a> Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp</a> We’d love your input! Send ideas to <a href="mailto:podcast@umcom.org">podcast@umcom.org</a> Advertise with use: <a href="mailto:ads@umcom.org">ads@umcom.org</a>

Ep. 030: How to make you church website visitor-friendly

Our guest today is once again Phil Bowdle. Phil is the creative arts pastor at West Ridge Church in NW Atlanta, a UMC preacher’s kid, and a church communications coach who has worked with all kinds of churches and leaders, United Methodists among them. Phil is back to walk us through how he approaches planning for a big event or season in the church Get Phil’s book at: http://rethinkcommunicationbook.com/ MyCom podcast: Rethink Communication – http://www.umcom.org/news/mycom-podcast-ep.-035-rethink-communication Facebook promotion video – https://www.facebook.com/westridgechurch/videos/2110403005661068/%3E Enjoy the show? Leave a review: http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: http://www.umcom.org/mycom Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org

Our guest today is once again Phil Bowdle. Phil is the creative arts pastor at West Ridge Church in NW Atlanta, a UMC preacher’s kid, and a church communications coach who has worked with all kinds of churches and leaders, United Methodists among them. Phil is back to walk us through how he approaches planning for a big event or season in the church Get Phil’s book at: <a href="http://rethinkcommunicationbook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://rethinkcommunicationbook.com/</a> MyCom podcast: Rethink Communication – <a href="http://www.umcom.org/news/mycom-podcast-ep.-035-rethink-communication" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/news/mycom-podcast-ep.-035-rethink-communication</a> Facebook promotion video – <a href="https://www.facebook.com/westridgechurch/videos/2110403005661068/%3E" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/westridgechurch/videos/2110403005661068/%3E</a> Enjoy the show? Leave a review: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview</a> Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/mycom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/mycom</a> Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp</a> We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org

Practical Planning

There are holidays, special events, and anniversaries every year in the church calendar. These special times provide us with incredible opportunities for both content and connection when done well, and that’s what we are talking about on today’s episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast. Join our host Dan Wunderlich as he gives us seven keys to incorporating holidays into your church marketing and communication. For more information on Dan: https://defininggrace.com/ =============== RELATED How to incorporate holidays in church communication – https://www.resourceumc.org/en/conten… How to host “holy” holiday parties – https://www.resourceumc.org/en/conten… =============== Enjoy the show? Leave a review: http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: http://www.umcom.org/mycom Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org

There are holidays, special events, and anniversaries every year in the church calendar. These special times provide us with incredible opportunities for both content and connection when done well, and that’s what we are talking about on today’s episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast. Join our host Dan Wunderlich as he gives us seven keys to incorporating holidays into your church marketing and communication. For more information on Dan: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=EPYUZL3lClsPsG9RWPNlu0Us0Hx8MTU2ODEyOTkyNUAxNTY4MDQzNTI1&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fdefininggrace.com%2F&amp;v=noNtJ75RRio&amp;event=video_description" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://defininggrace.com/</a> =============== RELATED How to incorporate holidays in church communication – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=EPYUZL3lClsPsG9RWPNlu0Us0Hx8MTU2ODEyOTkyNUAxNTY4MDQzNTI1&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.resourceumc.org%2Fen%2Fcontent%2Fhow-to-incorporate-holidays-in-church-communication&amp;v=noNtJ75RRio&amp;event=video_description" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.resourceumc.org/en/conten…</a> How to host “holy” holiday parties – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=EPYUZL3lClsPsG9RWPNlu0Us0Hx8MTU2ODEyOTkyNUAxNTY4MDQzNTI1&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.resourceumc.org%2Fen%2Fcontent%2Fhow-to-host-holy-holiday-parties&amp;v=noNtJ75RRio&amp;event=video_description" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.resourceumc.org/en/conten…</a> =============== Enjoy the show? Leave a review: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=EPYUZL3lClsPsG9RWPNlu0Us0Hx8MTU2ODEyOTkyNUAxNTY4MDQzNTI1&amp;q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.umcom.org%2Fmycomreview&amp;v=noNtJ75RRio&amp;event=video_description" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview</a> Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=EPYUZL3lClsPsG9RWPNlu0Us0Hx8MTU2ODEyOTkyNUAxNTY4MDQzNTI1&amp;q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.umcom.org%2Fmycom&amp;v=noNtJ75RRio&amp;event=video_description" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/mycom</a> Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=EPYUZL3lClsPsG9RWPNlu0Us0Hx8MTU2ODEyOTkyNUAxNTY4MDQzNTI1&amp;q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.umcom.org%2FMyComSignUp&amp;v=noNtJ75RRio&amp;event=video_description" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp</a> We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org

Ep. 41: Incorporating Seasons & Holidays into Church Marketing

Connectional giving is one of the places where God’s call to generosity and the power of our connection meet to witness to the love of Jesus Christ for a hurting world and transform lives and communities in his name. Our guest today is Linda Bruner. Linda is the Manager of Connectional Giving at United Methodist Communications, and she is here to share with us about connectional giving and the many resources they have to help create a culture of generosity in your church. =============== RELATED United Methodist Connectional Giving – http://www.umcgiving.org/ Why We Live – http://www.umcgiving.org/why-we-give How we Give – http://www.umcgiving.org/how-we-give =============== Enjoy the show? Leave a review: http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: http://www.umcom.org/mycom Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org

Connectional giving is one of the places where God’s call to generosity and the power of our connection meet to witness to the love of Jesus Christ for a hurting world and transform lives and communities in his name. Our guest today is Linda Bruner. Linda is the Manager of Connectional Giving at United Methodist Communications, and she is here to share with us about connectional giving and the many resources they have to help create a culture of generosity in your church. =============== RELATED United Methodist Connectional Giving – <a href="http://www.umcgiving.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcgiving.org/</a> Why We Live – <a href="http://www.umcgiving.org/why-we-give" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcgiving.org/why-we-give</a> How we Give – <a href="http://www.umcgiving.org/how-we-give" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcgiving.org/how-we-give</a> =============== Enjoy the show? Leave a review: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview</a> Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/mycom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/mycom</a> Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp</a> We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org

Communicating Generosity

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? =============== Resources: http://www.toms.co.uk/onedaywithoutshoes http://www.moleskine.com/us/moleskine-world =============== If you enjoyed this show, please go to http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview to write a review. Good reviews help other church leaders find us, so support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: http://www.umcom.org/mycom Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: umcom.org/MyComSignUp We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org

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? =============== Resources: <a href="http://www.toms.co.uk/onedaywithoutshoes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.toms.co.uk/onedaywithoutshoes</a> <a href="http://www.moleskine.com/us/moleskine-world" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.moleskine.com/us/moleskine-world</a> =============== If you enjoyed this show, please go to <a href="http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview</a> to write a review. Good reviews help other church leaders find us, so support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/mycom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/mycom</a> Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">umcom.org/MyComSignUp</a> We’d love your input! Send ideas to <a href="mailto:podcast@umcom.org">podcast@umcom.org</a>

Ep. 005: Church Storytelling (part 1)

Last year, the youngest of the millennials officially became adults. Next year, the eldest will turn 40. They are the largest generation in the workforce and are projected to pass boomers in 2019 as the most populous generation in the United States. Our guest today is on the MyCom podcast is Jeremy Steele. Jeremy is a United Methodist elder, serving as the teaching pastor at Christ United Methodist Church in Mobile, Alabama. He’s the author of a new United Methodist Communications eBook entitled “Reaching and Communicating with Millennials.” Download the eBook “Reaching and Communicating with Millennials” =============== RELATED 5 key millennial research findings churches should know 4 sermon series to connect with millennials How to attract millennials to your church =============== Enjoy the show? Leave a review: http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: http://www.umcom.org/mycom Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org

Last year, the youngest of the millennials officially became adults. Next year, the eldest will turn 40. They are the largest generation in the workforce and are projected to pass boomers in 2019 as the most populous generation in the United States. Our guest today is on the MyCom podcast is Jeremy Steele. Jeremy is a United Methodist elder, serving as the teaching pastor at Christ United Methodist Church in Mobile, Alabama. He’s the author of a new United Methodist Communications eBook entitled “Reaching and Communicating with Millennials.” Download the eBook “<a href="http://folio.umc.org/millennials-ebook-download.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Reaching and Communicating with Millennials</a>” =============== RELATED <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/5-key-millennial-research-findings-churches-should-know" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5 key millennial research findings churches should know</a> <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/4-sermon-series-to-connect-with-millennials" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4 sermon series to connect with millennials</a> <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/how-to-attract-millennials-to-your-church" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to attract millennials to your church</a> =============== Enjoy the show? Leave a review: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview</a> Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/mycom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/mycom</a> Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp</a> We’d love your input! Send ideas to <a href="mailto:podcast@umcom.org">podcast@umcom.org</a>

Reaching Millennials

While solid communication principles and practices can be applied to all facets of ministry, it never hurts to take a deeper dive into some of the specific areas of ministry. On today’s episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast we are talking about communications and marketing related to youth ministry. Get MONTHLY church marketing tips + FREE Outreach eBook – http://bit.ly/MyCom-eBook-SignUp Thank you to Sparkhouse, this show’s sponsor. Visit www.wearesparkhouse.org for more information on Sparkhouse. =============== RELATED Building Attendance through Special Focus Sundays Why you need to understand how your congregation learns Reaching People Who Don’t Look or Act Like “Church People” =============== Enjoy the show? Leave a review: http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: http://www.umcom.org/mycom Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org Advertise with use: ads@umcom.org

While solid communication principles and practices can be applied to all facets of ministry, it never hurts to take a deeper dive into some of the specific areas of ministry. On today’s episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast we are talking about communications and marketing related to youth ministry. Get MONTHLY church marketing tips + FREE Outreach eBook – <a href="http://bit.ly/MyCom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/MyCom</a>-eBook-SignUp Thank you to Sparkhouse, this show’s sponsor. Visit <a href="http://www.wearesparkhouse.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wearesparkhouse.org</a> for more information on Sparkhouse. =============== RELATED <a href="https://www.churchleadership.com/leading-ideas/building-attendance-through-special-focus-sundays/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Building Attendance through Special Focus Sundays</a> <a href="http://www.umcom.org/learn/why-you-need-to-understand-how-your-congregation-learns" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Why you need to understand how your congregation learns</a> <a href="https://www.churchleadership.com/leading-ideas/reaching-people-who-dont-look-or-act-like-church-people/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reaching People Who Don’t Look or Act Like “Church People”</a> =============== Enjoy the show? Leave a review: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview</a> Good reviews help other church leaders find us. Help support the cause! MyCom Church Marketing Articles: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/mycom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/mycom</a> Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: <a href="http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp</a> We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org Advertise with use: ads@umcom.org

Ep. 031: How to market youth ministry

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