Some churches and nonprofits may hesitate to implement online giving due to concerns about the protection of their donors’ sensitive personal data. Fortunately, developers have built strong online giving security systems. Now an abundance of tools exists to address common security concerns. Security doubts should not keep you from developing an online giving solution for…
Online giving is a common feature for church websites. It serves the members of your congregation by providing them with a simple and straightforward way to give through the twenty-first century tools at your disposal. One WordPress tool for online giving that we are particularly fond of is the GiveWP plugin. We’re excited about this…
In September, we explored livestream software options for churches looking to broadcast their services live. The livestream software is only half the equation however. Now we want to examine livestream hardware for churches: the tangible tools that you’ll need to make your church livestream a success. Of course, live-streaming a sermon or church event doesn’t…
Is your church asking the right questions about online giving? Are you aware of the tools at your disposal to build an effective online giving system? Whether you are looking to implement online giving for your church or you are seeking an effective solution for an end-of-year donation campaign, there are a variety of strong…
Are you engaging your audience with your church website? Do you have the following common church website features in place? It’s important to incorporate these elements into your church’s website and online presence. You will certainly be missing out on potential if you don’t have these features! Feature #1-Sermon Library An online sermon library is…
How visible is your church on the web? We’ve talked about SEO before, but it’s never a bad time to reinforce why it’s so important. A strong SEO strategy brings visitors to your website and keeps your site visible to people searching for relevant topics. SEO stands for search engine optimization and according to Moz,…
Every church has a message to share. Defining, understanding, reaching, and engaging your audience is a critical step in sharing that message. What are the steps to developing effective outreach through understanding your audience? Here are three questions to consider when reaching your audience with your church outreach. #1-Define (Who?) First things always come first….
Fall is in the air! The season of bonfires, apple-picking, and brilliant autumn colors is here! There’s no doubt your church is already starting to plan your fall outreach events and maybe even starting to look towards your Christmas holiday schedule. What seasonal church website updates do you need to make as the season changes?…
People make the work of the church happen. It is crucial, therefore, to get the right people on your team. It’s amazing that God uses His people to do His work. Furthermore, in this day and age, the work of the church involves a variety of responsibilities and roles. Particularly, in our modern culture, churches…
What does your church’s media team look like? One guy (or gal) in the sound booth? A full team of videographers, photographers, and sound techs? No matter what size your team is, there is great potential to build a strong group of skilled media specialists with a heart to serve the church. Church media incorporates…