PushChurch Episode 11 : What The Font
In this episode we jump into the ins and outs of font choices. Which one to use and why. We also share some of our favorite spots to get free fonts. What are your favorites?
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PushChurch Episode 10 : Rethink Print
In this episode, we talk about re-thinking your print communication tools. How long have you been doing the bulletin the same way? Are you doing a newsletter? Are your print publications around just because or do you have a strategy. We share our thoughts and strategies on improving your print materials in the church.
Links:
Christ Church Bulletin Sample PDF
PushChurch Episode 9 : Policy
Are you swamped with work and people are constantly angry with you? Do people feel like you are playing favorites? Let us introduce you to Policy. Nobody likes it, but is saves you from headaches and awkward situations.
In this episode, we discuss some tips on starting your own policy and creating deadlines for your communication outlets. Take a look at our communication plan to get some ideas. Create some policy and stick to it.
Download this PDF for an example of Justin’s policy at Christ Church.
PushChurch Episode 8 : Photography Ministry
Today we interview special guest, Matthew Kauffmann of MDKauffmann Photography (http://mdkauffmann.com/) and one of the leaders of the Photography Ministry at Christ Church about the advantages of having organized volunteer photographers around your church.
Check out: http://photos.mychristchurch.com for sample photos from our photo ministry.
PushChurch Episode 7 : Online Ads: are they worth it?
Today we discuss the expanding market for online advertising through facebook and google adwords. We talk a bit of shop with our buddy Nathan and go over the number of users in our area and how we are strategically using online ads to be good stewards of our money and effective in ministry.
PushChurch Episode 6 : Avoiding Scams
For some reason, there are businesses out there that target churches and small businesses and try to scam them into services they really don’t need. We discuss the tyes of scams that are out there and how to avoid them.
What are some other scams we should be looking out for? Email us or call us!
PushChurch Episode 5 : Wording is Everything
Wording is everything! This is communication afterall! Today we talk about “churchy” words and how and why to avoid them. What are some “churchy” words that you know? Have you learned lessons in this the hard way?
PushChurch Episode 4 : Media as Ministry
In the most recent episode of PushChurch we discuss the ministry side of mass communication within the church. Is mass communication within the context of the church considered ministry? Well, we have our thoughts on this! Join us in the discussion! Take a listen and leave some feedback in our email: pushchurch@mychristchurch.com
Also feel free to call and leave comments or quesiton in our voicemail! (314) 884-1703
PushChurch Episode 3 : Chick-fil-A’s Dan Cathy
In this episode we had the privilege of welcoming Dan Cathy, COO of Chick-fil-A, as a special guest on the show. Dan shared his thoughts on Christian values, social media and how it applies to church marketing. Dan reminded us of the importance of the basics. All church staff will get something out of this episode.
Jeff Allen, Dan Cathy, and Justin Aymer
Links:
Cathy Family Website - http://cathyfamily.com/
Every Life Has A Story Video - http://cathyfamily.com/Video.aspx?video=2v0RhvZ3lvY
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/ChickfilA
Dan’s Funny Video - http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10100226271781380
Twitter - @dancathy
