MyCom Church Communications and Marketing
MyCom teaches communities of faith how to effectively find their audience and share their story with the world. Journey with savvy church communicators, pastors and leaders with support from MyCom creators and many others offering expert advice on outreach ideas, communications, social media and new technology. Conversations are practical in nature, yet casual and fun! Join us monthly on our mission to create communication resources for church leaders and amplify the voice of the church. Good reviews help other church leaders find us, so support the cause. Please also like, share and comment too. Future topic ideas can be sent to podcast@umcom.org. Thanks!
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Tuesday May 16, 2017
Tuesday May 16, 2017
Should your church use a projector? Is PowerPoint okay, or is there something better? We’re going to cover these questions and a lot more.
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Resources:
Plan transitions: Create a worship service flowchart: http://www.umcom.org/learn/plan-transitions-create-a-worship-service-flowchart
6 reasons churches don’t use projection in worship – and how to overcome them (Part One): http://www.umcom.org/learn/6-reasons-churches-dont-use-projection-in-worship-and-how-to-overcome-them
9 creative tips to enhance projection in worship (Part Two): http://www.umcom.org/learn/9-creative-tips-to-enhance-projection-in-worship-part-two
PowerPoint tools and timing techniques for churches: http://www.umcom.org/learn/powerpoint-tools-and-timing-techniques-for-churches
7 tips to get more out of projected worship lyrics: http://www.umcom.org/learn/7-tips-to-get-more-out-of-projected-worship-lyrics
Breaking the chains of clip art for free: http://www.umcom.org/learn/breaking-the-chains-of-clip-art-for-free
Free Media For Churches by Churches: graphics, motion backgrounds, mini movies, series art, textures: http://churchmediadrop.com
COLOURlovers – international community that creates and shares colors, palettes and patterns: http://colourlovers.com
UMTV Video & Audio: Videos for your church, Chuck Knows Church, History & more: http://www.umc.org/videos
Free high quality images:
http://www.pixabay.com
http://www.unsplash.com
http://www.creationswap.com
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MyCom Church Marketing Articles: http://www.umcom.org/mycom
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Tuesday Apr 25, 2017
Tuesday Apr 25, 2017
Learn how to create and maintain groups that are engaging and inviting. We cover several digital tools as well as social media tactics to build awareness and keep your small group organized.
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RESOURCES
The Class Meeting: Reclaiming a Forgotten (and Essential) Small Group Experience – https://www.amazon.com/Class-Meeting-Reclaiming-Forgotten-Experience-ebook/dp/B00GXBBM7U
“Get Your Spirit in Shape” podcast – http://www.UMC.org/podcasts
Upper Room small group resources – http://www.umcom.org/smallgroups
BIBLE APPS
YouVersion Bible App
https://www.youversion.com/
Logos Bible App
https://www.logos.com/android
https://www.logos.com/iphone
Glo Bible, Olive Tree, and Bible Gateway are also worthy choices.
RELATED ARTICLES
5 steps to small-group facilitator success – http://www.umcom.org/learn/5-steps-to-small-group-facilitator-success
How to calm difficult people in small groups – http://www.umcom.org/learn/how-to-calm-difficult-people-in-small-groups
Free tools to help manage small groups
http://www.umcom.org/learn/free-tools-to-help-manage-small-groups
11 fun party games and jokes to improve team building – http://www.umcom.org/learn/11-party-games-and-jokes-for-team-building
The Upper Room Small Group Resources: http://www.umcom.org/smallgroups
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If you enjoyed this show, please go to http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview to write a review and please share the knowledge with other church leaders!
MyCom Church Marketing Articles: http://www.umcom.org/mycom
Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly: http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp
We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org
Tuesday Apr 04, 2017
Tuesday Apr 04, 2017
There are a lot of common misconceptions people have about using the internet for marketing and communications. Learn how to avoid some of these significant church marketing pitfalls.
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Resources
UMC Online Course: Your Church Website: Rethinking Your New Front Door – http://www.umcom.org/YourChurchWebsite
Think you know the Web? Think again: Web myths debunked – http://www.umcom.org/learn/think-you-know-the-web-think-again-web-myths-debunked
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If you enjoyed this show, please write a review and share the knowledge with other church leaders! http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview
MyCom Church Marketing Articles – http://www.umcom.org/mycom
Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly – http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp
We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org
Monday Mar 06, 2017
Monday Mar 06, 2017
Marketing isn’t a bad word for churches; it’s merely how you tell the story of your church to the local and global community. Chances are, you’re already doing it! Signs, your website, social media and bulletins are all aspects of church marketing. You’re not just selling a product. You’re promoting the fountain of living water — real truth, mercy and forgiveness, freely given. It’s our God-given duty to spread the news about this, with his authority, to the ends of the earth.
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Resources
Communications training – http://www.umcom.org/training
Church Marketing Plan Tool – http://www.umcom.org/learn/market-your-church
Online Course: Church Marketing: How to Effectively Reach Your Community – http://www.umctraining.org/product?catalog=Church-Marketing
Online Course: Your Church Website: Rethinking Your New Front Door – http://www.umcom.org/yourchurchwebsite
11 mistakes to avoid in church website design – http://www.umcom.org/learn/11-mistakes-in-church-website-design
Questioning charity: Redefining the role of the church – http://www.umcom.org/learn/questioning-charity-redefining-the-role-of-the-church
Preaching controversial issues without dividing the church – http://www.umcom.org/learn/preaching-controversial-issues-without-dividing-the-church
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If you enjoyed this show, please go to http://www.umcom.org/mycomreview to write a review and please share the knowledge with other church leaders!
MyCom Church Marketing Articles – http://www.umcom.org/mycom
Sign up for MyCom e-Newsletter sent twice monthly – http://www.umcom.org/MyComSignUp
We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org