Five building blocks of a church communications plan (audience, goal, message, messenger, and channels) with an example plan and guides.

What to include in a church annual report, with example reports from Episcopal and other congregations to spark ideas.

Why a consistent email signature matters, tools like Exclaimer, Rocketseed, and HubSpot to build one, and tips for a clean design.

Why your church staff should use church-owned email addresses, and how to get Google Workspace for Nonprofits for free.

Style guides and writing tools for church communicators, from AP and Chicago style to the Episcopal Church Style Guide, Hemingway, and Grammarly.

Example communications and standards manuals, brand guides, and communications and social media policies from Episcopal churches and dioceses.

Why copyright applies to churches too, with guidance on images, online content, music licensing (One License, CCLI), and copyright guides.

Six questions to help your church define its brand: what you do, who you serve, what makes you unique, and how you want to be seen.

Free and professional design software, training, stock photos, icons, fonts, bulletin art, and Episcopal logos for church graphics.

How to start a church podcast: the microphone, editing software, cover art, and hosting you need, plus tips on naming, length, and voice.

How to decide whether your church needs an app, with examples of custom church apps and DIY and church-focused app builders.

Why and how to post sermons online, with audio tools, podcasting guides, and a low-cost recording setup from a fellow church.

How to design connection cards visitors will actually fill out, plus a follow-up process and example cards from Episcopal churches.

Simple ways to turn a TV into digital signage for your narthex or social hall, from Chromecast to Raspberry Pi and BrightSign.

A step-by-step guide to church social media: defining your audience, choosing platforms, planning content, and scheduling posts.

Why group texting and calling work so well for churches, with platforms like Flocknote, GroupMe, and Remind to reach members quickly.

Tips for outdoor banners, indoor posters, and church signage, with printing vendors, cost comparisons, and official Episcopal Church welcome signs.

A step-by-step guide to planning, designing, and sending a church eNewsletter, with email platforms to compare and examples to learn from.

What a church website needs in its privacy policy, terms and conditions, disclaimer, and cookie policy, with tools to help create them.

Freelance website designers and developers who work with churches, with platforms, pricing, and contact information.