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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Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
On this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing podcast, Dan explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way churches engage with their congregations. This episode features Kenny Jahng, who discusses the different ways AI is already being used in our lives and how churches can experiment with these tools to enhance outreach efforts and support their ministries.
For more info about Kenny Jahng go to:
https://www.kennyjahng.com/
https://churchtechtoday.com/
This episode of the MyCom Podcast is sponsored by Safer Sanctuaries: Safer Sanctuaries resources are endorsed by the Book of Resolutions of The United Methodist Church for use when developing an abuse prevention program. To learn more go to https://www.SaferSanctuaries.org or call 800-972-0433
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For over 80 years, United Methodist Communications has been leading the church in telling inspirational stories of God’s work in the world through The United Methodist Church, reaching new people, supporting local churches in vibrant communications ministry, equipping leaders and delivering messages of hope and healing.
This essential work requires financial support. If you believe in our mission, consider a tax-deductible donation to the work of United Methodist Communications through its Foundation.
https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom
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Friday Apr 21, 2023
Friday Apr 21, 2023
In part 2 of our conversation with Brady Shearer, Dan dives into what the 1 page church social media plan is, and how churches have entered an era that finally gives them an advantage in the social media world.
For more info about Brady Shearer and Pro Church Tools go to:
https://www.nucleus.church/
https://prochurchtools.com/
https://www.instagram.com/bradyshearer/
https://www.youtube.com/user/ProChurchTools
https://www.facebook.com/prochurchtools
https://twitter.com/bradyshearer
This episode of the MyCom Podcast is sponsored by Safer Sanctuaries: Safer Sanctuaries resources are endorsed by the Book of Resolutions of The United Methodist Church for use when developing an abuse prevention program. To learn more go to https://www.SaferSanctuaries.org or call 800-972-0433
Catch Part 1 at: https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/mycom-podcast-ep-083-social-media-shift
For 80 years, United Methodist Communications has been leading the church in telling inspirational stories of God’s work in the world through The United Methodist Church, reaching new people, supporting local churches in vibrant communications ministry, equipping leaders and delivering messages of hope and healing.
This essential work requires financial support. If you believe in our mission, consider a tax-deductible donation to the work of United Methodist Communications through its Foundation.
https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom
Get MONTHLY church marketing tips + FREE Downloadable resources – https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe
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Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
On this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast, we are talking to Brady Shearer, CEO of Pro Church Tools, who says the new era of social media that is dawning is one in which churches finally have a massive advantage.
For more info about Brady Shearer and Pro Church Tools go to: https://www.nucleus.church/
https://prochurchtools.com/
https://www.instagram.com/bradyshearer/
https://www.youtube.com/user/ProChurchTools
https://www.facebook.com/prochurchtools
Tweets by BradyShearer
Catch Part 2 at: https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/mycom-podcast-ep-084-social-media-plan
For 80 years, United Methodist Communications has been leading the church in telling inspirational stories of God’s work in the world through The United Methodist Church, reaching new people, supporting local churches in vibrant communications ministry, equipping leaders and delivering messages of hope and healing.
This essential work requires financial support. If you believe in our mission, consider a tax-deductible donation to the work of United Methodist Communications through its Foundation.
https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom
Get MONTHLY church marketing tips + FREE Downloadable resources – https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe
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Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
The first step in successful marketing is always knowing your audience, congregation, and/or community. On this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast, we are looking at 3 simple techniques you can employ when you’re talking to people in your church and community that will help you get to know them in a way that can inform and shape your church marketing and communications.
For more info about Dan, our host: https://www.defininggrace.com/
This episode of the podcast is sponsored by EO Travel. Christian journeys with Educational Opportunities Tours enriches the faith and lives of believers, empowers teachers and preachers, and is an unforgettable way to build your faith community.
For 80 years, United Methodist Communications has been leading the church in telling inspirational stories of God’s work in the world through The United Methodist Church, reaching new people, supporting local churches in vibrant communications ministry, equipping leaders and delivering messages of hope and healing.
This essential work requires financial support. If you believe in our mission, consider a tax-deductible donation to the work of United Methodist Communications through its Foundation.
https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom
Get MONTHLY church marketing tips + FREE Downloadable resources – https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe
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Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Welcome to the era of the discovery algorithm, and on this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast, we are talking about one of the ways you can work toward being discovered in 2023.
For more info about Dan, our host: https://www.defininggrace.com/
This episode of the podcast is sponsored by EO Travel. Christian journeys with Educational Opportunities Tours enriches the faith and lives of believers, empowers teachers and preachers, and is an unforgettable way to build your faith community.
For 80 years, United Methodist Communications has been leading the church in telling inspirational stories of God’s work in the world through The United Methodist Church, reaching new people, supporting local churches in vibrant communications ministry, equipping leaders and delivering messages of hope and healing.
This essential work requires financial support. If you believe in our mission, consider a tax-deductible donation to the work of United Methodist Communications through its Foundation.
https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom
Get MONTHLY church marketing tips + FREE Downloadable resources – https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-resources/newsletters-and-podcasts/mycom-newsletter-subscribe
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Friday Dec 02, 2022
Friday Dec 02, 2022
On this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing podcast, Dan is going to share with 3 lessons he learned in 2022 and 3 predictions he has for 2023.
For more info about Dan, our host: https://www.defininggrace.com/
For 80 years, United Methodist Communications has been leading the church in telling inspirational stories of God’s work in the world through The United Methodist Church, reaching new people, supporting local churches in vibrant communications ministry, equipping leaders and delivering messages of hope and healing.
This essential work requires financial support. If you believe in our mission, consider a tax-deductible donation to the work of United Methodist Communications through its Foundation.
https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom
Get MONTHLY church marketing tips + FREE Outreach eBook – http://bit.ly/MyCom-eBook-SignUp
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Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
On this episode of the MyCom podcast, Dan talks to the Get Your Spirit in Shape podcast host Crystal Caviness about the power of the interview.
For more info about Crystal and to listen to her podcast, Get Your Spirit in Shape, go to: https://www.umc.org/en/content/get-your-spirit-in-shape or https://www.umc.org/en/
For 80 years, United Methodist Communications has been leading the church in telling inspirational stories of God’s work in the world through The United Methodist Church, reaching new people, supporting local churches in vibrant communications ministry, equipping leaders and delivering messages of hope and healing.
This essential work requires financial support. If you believe in our mission, consider a tax-deductible donation to the work of United Methodist Communications through its Foundation.
https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom
Get MONTHLY church marketing tips + FREE Outreach eBook – http://bit.ly/MyCom-eBook-SignUp
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We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org
Friday Oct 21, 2022
Friday Oct 21, 2022
On this episode of the MyCom podcast, Dan runs down the checklist of what we need to do to get ready for Christmas. That’s right, Christmas is just around the corner!
Here are the five to-do’s Dan breaks down for this upcoming Christmas season.
1. Discern and/or translate the theme
2. Define the roadmap and entry points to the theme
3. Choose your marketing channels
4. Choose a design direction/aesthetic
5. Apply design across needed resources
For more info about Dan, our host: https://www.defininggrace.com/
For 80 years, United Methodist Communications has been leading the church in telling inspirational stories of God’s work in the world through The United Methodist Church, reaching new people, supporting local churches in vibrant communications ministry, equipping leaders and delivering messages of hope and healing.
This essential work requires financial support. If you believe in our mission, consider a tax-deductible donation to the work of United Methodist Communications through its Foundation.
https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom
Get MONTHLY church marketing tips + FREE Outreach eBook – http://bit.ly/MyCom-eBook-SignUp
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MyCom Church Marketing Articles: https://www.resourceumc.org/mycom
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We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org
Monday Sep 12, 2022
Monday Sep 12, 2022
On this episode of the MyCom podcast, we get to reconnect with a returning guest Jeanette Yates! Jeanette is a part of the team at Text In Church and will be talking about texting for the church.
Download your FREE Text Messaging Playbook from Text in Church at: Text Messaging Playbook
This episode is sponsored by Terri Lynn Fundraising. Get your FREE sample at: https://www.terrilynn.com/umc
For 80 years, United Methodist Communications has been leading the church in telling inspirational stories of God’s work in the world through The United Methodist Church, reaching new people, supporting local churches in vibrant communications ministry, equipping leaders and delivering messages of hope and healing.
This essential work requires financial support. If you believe in our mission, consider a tax-deductible donation to the work of United Methodist Communications through its Foundation.
https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom
Get MONTHLY church marketing tips + FREE Outreach eBook – http://bit.ly/MyCom-eBook-SignUp
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MyCom Church Marketing Articles: https://www.resourceumc.org/mycom
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We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
On today’s episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast, we are bringing you the next installment of our occasional feature called “How We Work.” On these special episodes, we feature interviews with real life United Methodists digging into the practical details of how they do the work of church marketing and communications.
We are talking to Piper Ramsey-Sumner. Piper is on the Fresh Expressions Florida Conference Team and is a Cultivator of Fresh Expressions specifically in the Northwest District of the Florida Conference.
For more info on Fresh Expressions go to: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/
For 80 years, United Methodist Communications has been leading the church in telling inspirational stories of God’s work in the world through The United Methodist Church, reaching new people, supporting local churches in vibrant communications ministry, equipping leaders and delivering messages of hope and healing.
This essential work requires financial support. If you believe in our mission, consider a tax-deductible donation to the work of United Methodist Communications through its Foundation.
https://www.resourceumc.org/giveUMCom
Get MONTHLY church marketing tips + FREE Outreach eBook – http://bit.ly/MyCom-eBook-SignUp
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MyCom Church Marketing Articles: https://www.resourceumc.org/mycom
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We’d love your input! Send ideas to podcast@umcom.org