Crisis Communications During COVID-19
We are in a pandemic. We have been ravaged by fires, by hurricanes. We are in a crisis. How do crisis communications plans mesh with current affairs to ensure effective communications in trying times?
Facilitating Online Worship via Zoom
A behind-the-scenes look at how a church is hosting and facilitating online worship is helpful as you continue to make improvements and adjustments to your online Zoom worship services.
Why “Don’t Give Up” is the Worst Advice
Peter Englert is the Adult Ministries Director at Browncroft Community Church in Rochester, NY. He also holds a M.A.
Audio/Video Solutions for Churches
With church audio/video, there is no one-size-fits-all. Our physical spaces are different. Our natural light and lighting fixtures are different. Our audio equipment is different.
Maintaining Mental Health for Church Staff
The Colorado Center for Clinical Excellence led this one-hour workshop earlier today on stress reduction and self-care techniques for church staff with a creative approach to preserving your sanity during post-election season,…
InDesign Tutorial
This 60-minute workshop was led by Jason Franklin, Director of Communications at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Communications Fatigue & Cutting Through the Noise
2020 has represented a monumental shift in worldwide communication behavior resulting from COVID-19. As the world continues to embrace social distancing, the workplace, schoolrooms, and congregations find a new home online.
Social Media for Churches
This 60-minute workshop focused on using social media to further and expand a church’s mission and reach. This workshop was led by Ellen Singer, social media and multimedia specialist at the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.
Graphic Design for Beginners
This 60-minute workshop was led by Ronda Palazzari, a mixed media artist, designer, author, and photographer living in Denver, Colorado. Ronda teaches on graphic design for beginners and color theory.
Press Releases and Media Relations
The press release is not dead, just transformed to meet today's media requirements and platforms. Press releases remain an effective and easy tool to communicate information to news media and other organizations.
Creative Storytelling through Video and Live-Streaming
This workshop was led by David Alexander, Communications Coordinator at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Houston, Texas.
Video Live-Streaming Tech
What things do you need to think about when planning your live-streaming video equipment and software? What platforms will you stream to?
Website Updates during COVID-19
How has COVID-19 changed the way you are being the Church right now with your website? How have you updated your website for easier access to information about how parishioners can engage with one another?
New Ways of Engaging in Social Media During COVID-19
How has COVID-19 changed the way you are being the Church right now? How are you leveraging social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, etc) to reach your church community or your greater mission field?
Copyright for Music and Videos
Why should we pay attention to copyright law? Why is copyright law important for worshiping communities? What do various music licenses cover?
How to Keep Your Religion While Working for the Church
How do you keep the faith when you work for the Church? Being in ministry can be overwhelming. There are many challenges. If you worship where you work, there can be even greater challenges.
COVID-19 and a New Way of Being Church
How has COVID-19 changed the way you are being the Church right now? What resources have you found helpful? How can we resource one another? Join in the discussion this coming Monday.
Graphic Design Resources
Designing graphics for your church events and ministries can be daunting. Do you use Illustrator or Photoshop to put together graphics and text? Do you use InDesign for your layout? Do you use Canva?
Photo Directories
A church directory can be a great ministry tool. A church directory helps clergy and other leaders to stay connected with the congregation year-round.
Church Databases
Databases aren’t just for large churches. Having a database can help churches of all sizes to do the work of ministry.