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Anyone who’s ever worked in an office or participated in a group project knows how important it is to surround yourself with good people. Please note that I didn’t say you need the most intelligent or the most creative, or even the hardest working. Everyone has different strong points and amazing … Read more about Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. Proverbs 15:22

During one of our coaching calls, a pastor suggested that a church’s website is similar to a virtual greeter. Just as you have people waiting at the doors to welcome people to your Sunday service, your website and online profiles are your church’s (potentially first) introduction to virtual … Read more about Putting Your Best Face Forward

By now I hope you have your directory profiles and social pages set-up. (Not sure what profiles to set up? Check out this post for some ideas!) Now it’s time to pass the baton to your members and staff. Ask for their help in filling out reviews (for Google Business, Yelp, Bing, etc.) and sharing … Read more about What Friends Are For

"Be the change you want to see in the world." Obviously, this is not a Bible quote, but it’s still a powerful one. (Fun fact: it's attributed to Gandhi, although he didn't say it either.) It inspires us to make small improvements to our lives and our communities, which can accumulate into bigger … Read more about Be the Change

I hate to break it to you, but potlucks won’t be the same for a very long time. Lots of people sharing food, drinks and utensils… This is the CDC’s nightmare. But don’t lose faith! We’re here to offer solutions to this lack-of-Jello-salad problem. (Maybe not the worse “problem” to have, but just go … Read more about Potluck, Smotluck

To be honest, I always get nervous to go somewhere new. I stress about how early I need to leave my house to make it on time; I worry about the parking situation when I get there. Even after I arrive unscathed, when I see people who obviously know each other, I feel a bit like an outsider looking … Read more about Who Doesn’t Love A Sneak Peek?

You’ve probably been practicing some kind of digital ministry for a while now. (Thanks for the kick in the rear, Covid.) And we are so proud of you for this, but today, we’re challenging you to kick it up another notch. This week, we want to encourage you to find creative ways to connect with … Read more about Level Up

For many people, life has been feeling a bit parallel to Bill Murray’s in Groundhog Day. For those of you who haven’t seen it, Bill’s character is doomed to relive the same day, February 2, over and over. (Also, we're in the middle of a pandemic, people. What else do you have to do? Watch the … Read more about Surviving Groundhog Day

Last, but not least, one of the best ways to improve your online presence is–drumroll, please–by blogging!  As we mentioned in our previous post, the more reviews, posts and tags that mention your church, the higher your church’s websites–that’s plural because we’re counting your social media … Read more about Improve Your Online Presence: Part 4

Now that you’ve got the directory profiles and social pages, it’s time to pass the baton to your members and friends.  Reach out to your congregation and ask them to start posting reviews about your church. Ask that they share their honest experiences with your church and your community on … Read more about Improve Your Online Presence: Part 3

Now that you’ve got your free profiles set up, let's work on your social media game. Are you keeping in touch with your members (and their friends/family/followers) through social media? Below, we've listed the top four sites we recommend for your church. Facebook - I’m sure this one comes as a … Read more about Improve Your Online Presence: Part 2