The Basics of Digital Church Communications
Dates: Tuesdays, October 12, 19, 26, and Nov 2, 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. EDT
(Note: This online workshop is a four-part series).
The Basics of Digital Church Communication is designed to help church leaders navigate the complexities of digital communication more easily and effectively. Touching on a range of important and practical topics, this four part series of webinars includes the live lessons (along with their recordings), a take-home communications roadmap, and scheduled office hours to address specific questions and concerns for your congregation.
Webinar #1: How to Be a Hybrid Church
Tuesday October 12th at 9:30am
If you began streaming your service back in 2020. Now it is time to reflect on and possibly revise what you are doing and how in preparation for the existence of in-pew and at-home congregations. This webinar will cover the following.
- best streaming practices and the tools you will need
- what to anticipate in a post-pandemic transition to split congregations
- how to honor both congregations equally in worship
Webinar #2: Social Marketing or Social Ministry?
Tuesday October 19th at 9:30am
Your social media channels are for more than just informing your congregants of what is going on and inviting them to join you. They can be more than just a support to your ministry; they can be the focus of ministry. Discover how to use social media as a tool for building community, discipleship and outreach. This webinar will cover the following.
- the major misconceptions and myths about social media
- how to get social media algorithms to work for you and not against you
- creative ways to use social media for ministry
Webinar #3: How to Increase Online Giving
Tuesday October 26th at 9:30am
The ways and reasons we give are changing. If your messaging about giving and the tools you offer your members have stayed the same, you have some catching up to do. This webinar will cover the following.
- specific action items to increase online giving
- which online giving tools are most effective
- how to better communicate your church’s needs
Webinar #4: Virtual Curb Appeal
Tuesday November 2nd at 9:30am
Your website is now your front door. It is the first impression you make and it is likely not as welcoming and inviting as you think. Learn what visitors and congregants alike need from your website and how best to meet those needs. This webinar will cover the following.
- the questions your homepage should answer and in which order
- one participating church website to assess wins and identify gaps
- an introduction to search engine optimization
Registration is Full
A Note about the Presenter:
Christen Kinard has spent a decade as a professional in communications and marketing. She has helped businesses and organizations as diverse as high-end retail stores and independent schools develop and implement efficient and impactful communications strategies. Digital Congregations sits at the intersection of her desire to do meaningful work, her belief in the importance of faith communities, and her talents and experience.
SPACE is Limited – Register Early!
The cost of the webinars will be $25 per church and is limited to the first 20 churches that pay their registration fee. Each church can have up to three people attend.
Space is limited to 20 congregations. This is because Christen will personally review the digital presence of each congregation that registers. Up to three people from each congregation can attend. Register early to reserve your spot. Once registration reaches capacity, a waiting list will be started. This is for churches in The Presbytery of the Highlands of NJ.
You can pay online here.
or you can pay by check:
Checks should be made payable to:
The Presbytery of the Highlands of NJ
390 Route 10 West
Randolph, NJ 07869
