The Power and Value of Video for Churches A conversation on merits of churches communicating via video, YouTube, and social media wit Garth Holmes. Episode Run Time: 41 minutes Subscribe in iTunes… Download the MP3… Today churches have a unique and cost effective opportunity to spread their message via video. In this episode (available in audio MP3 above and through iTunes, and in video below), David talks with Garth Holmes where they discuss the power of video as a tool to effectively communicate a ministry’s message. They discuss the communication value, the powerful reach of YouTube, and the spread of video through social media. Show Notes: Comments: Send comments to David@MinistryStory.com Podcast Host: David Tonen Podcast Guest: Garth Holmes YouTube Video Stats Podcast Theme Song: “Could This Be The End of the Hiding” by The Contact – used with permission. Purchase the song...
Learn MoreChurch Leadership Essentials: What Every Pastor Need to Know A conversation on church leadership, ebook publishing, discipleship and evangelism with Greg Atkinson. Episode Run Time: 36:01 Subscribe in iTunes… Download the MP3… Are you a pastor or church leader who is struggling to lead your ministry? We all need to develop our leadership skills! In this episode (available in audio MP3 above and through iTunes and in video below), David talks with Greg Atkinson. Greg has been working in ministry for over 20 years and he shares his leadership insights in this podcast. He also expands on leadership in his new book Church Leadership Essentials now on Amazon. Greg brings a unique perspective to pastoral leadership as his ministry includes being a pastor, but also a consultant to pastors. He brings experience with technology, social media, and strategy in developing strong worship experiences in churches. Buy Church Leadership Essentials on Amazon.ca Buy Church Leadership Essentials on Amazon.com Show Notes: Comments: Send comments to David@MinistryStory.com Podcast Host: David Tonen Podcast Guest: Greg Atkinson Rainer Publishing StrategicDiscipleship.com (free small group curriculum mentioned in the podcast) Greg’s Blog Post: Discipleship is a Who Not a What Christian Media Magazine (Greg is the Editor) Podcast Theme Song: “Could This Be The End of the Hiding” by The Contact – used with permission. Purchase the song...
Learn MoreThe Importance of Clear Church Signage in Churches A conversation with Joshua Gordon on the strategic impact of great church signage. Episode Run Time: 36:10 Subscribe in iTunes… Download the MP3… This is a topic that I think will be very helpful to church leaders as you consider how to properly create signage for your church ministry. We discuss the value of how you convey your branding through your church signage both outside and inside of the building. Joshua doesn’t work with LoudSpeak any longer – this was a conversation we recorded before he left. LoudSpeak still serves churches in Canada by printing high quality banners and church signage. MinistryStory.com also provides printing of all sorts that will help your church communicate with excellence. Show Notes: Comments: Send comments to David@MinistryStory.com Podcast Host: David Tonen LoudSpeak Podcast Theme Song: “Could This Be The End of the Hiding” by The Contact – used with permission. Purchase the song...
Learn MoreThe Essentials of Church Communications Episode Run Time: 31:40 Subscribe in iTunes… Download the MP3… What are the essential elements of effective church marketing and communications? Your challenge as a church leader is to craft your church’s story and to communicate it clearly. In this episode (available in audio MP3 above and in video below), David talks with Tim Peters of Resolute Creative. Tim works with ministries to help them do church communications and marketing better. He and his team have developed a resource called Sayge to educate leaders on the basics of effective communication. Listen to David and Tim discuss some of these 12 Essentials of Church Communications. Show Notes: Comments: Send comments to David@MinistryStory.com Podcast Host: David Tonen Podcast Guest: Tim Peters (Twitter) Sayge: The 12 Essentials of Church Communications (blog post) Sayge: Sign Up today for your free trial! Resolute Creative: Website Podcast Theme Song: “Could This Be The End of the Hiding” by The Contact – used with permission. Purchase the song...
Learn MoreBranding and Positioning for Churches Episode Run Time: 30:17 Subscribe in iTunes… Download the MP3 What makes your church different? As a church leader, is your team self-aware enough to understand how to position your ministry within your community so that your uniqueness stands out? In this episode, David talks with Mark MacDonald, the Creative Director for PinPoint Creative Group and they define brand positioning and discuss how a church should manage the process of positioning so that they can more effectively connect with people in their community. Show Notes: Comments: Send comments to David@MinistryStory.com Podcast Host: David Tonen Podcast Guest: Mark MacDonald (Twitter) PinPoint Creative Group: Website Podcast Theme Song: “Could This Be The End of the Hiding” by The Contact – used with permission. Purchase the song...
Learn MoreKeys to Effective Church Event Marketing: Adam Fry Episode Run Time: 33:39 Subscribe in iTunes… Many churches and ministries plan great outreach events – concerts, conferences, seminars, community gatherings, special speakers, and special services. Often church leaders are challenged by the process of effective marketing, promotion, and communication of the event. In this episode Adam Fry, the founder and co-director of Create Conference, a creative communications conference for Canadian church leaders shares his experiences of promoting a large Christian event. If you want to learn how you can more effectively promote your next church event you will gain valuable insights from this conversation between David and Adam. Show Notes: Comments: Send comments to David@MinistryStory.com Podcast Host: David Tonen Podcast Guest: Adam Fry (Twitter) Create Conference: Website Podcast Theme Song: “Could This Be The End of the Hiding” by The Contact – used with permission. Purchase the song...
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