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Interview with Nathan Elson of CDF Capital

March 17, 2021 14:04 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MB

Tune in today as Katie Allred interviews Nathan Elson of CDF Capital. Nathan talks about how CDF Capital helps the local church get the capital they need to transform a community. CDF Capital is also a sponsor of She Leads Church, a summit for women in church leadership.

Change in the Pandemic: Katie Interviews Indiana Wesleyan University's Vice President of Innovation & Partnerships, Andy Miller

March 17, 2021 09:02 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MB

Today, Katie interviews Andy Miller, Indiana Wesleyan University's Vice President of Innovation & Partnerships. Katie and Andy talk about changes seen during this pandemic and how they have been responding to the cultural shifts brought on in today's society.

Interview with Nathan Elson of CDF Capital

March 17, 2021 08:01 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MB

Tune in today as Katie Allred interviews Nathan Elson of CDF Capital. Nathan talks about how CDF Capital helps the local church get the capital they need to transform a community. CDF Capital is also a sponsor of She Leads Church, a summit for women in church leadership.

How Your Church Can Get Up to Speed on Digital Content

January 13, 2021 14:30 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MB

In today's episode, Katie Allred and Kenny Jahng discuss how your church can get up to speed on digital content. Tune in for tips on creating content and repurposing content for your church. And to hear more about Ramsey Solutions, visit daveramsey.com/ccwebinar for more details! This episode is brought to you by Ramsey+, a money plan for real life. You can start a free trial of the Ramsey+ system over at daveramsey.com/ccwebinar

Personas During the Pandemic: An Interview with Trey Sheneman, Executive Marketing Director at Ramsey Solutions

December 04, 2020 12:12 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MB

Tune in today as Katie Allred talks with Trey Sheneman, the Executive Marketing Director at Ramsey Solutions. Hear more about Ramsey Solutions, and visit daveramsey.com/ccwebinar for more details! This episode is brought to you by Ramsey+, a money plan for real life. You can start a free trial of the Ramsey+ system over at daveramsey.com/ccwebinar

Back to Basics: 3 Best Practices of Successful Facebook Groups

November 20, 2020 14:46 - 12 minutes - 16.5 MB

Tune in today to hear Katie Allred and Kenny Jahng give you 3 best practices of successful Facebook Groups. You won’t want to miss this episode hearing from two leaders of social media with vast experience in Facebook Groups and social media engagement! This episode is brought to you by Ramsey+, a money plan for real life. You can start a free trial of the Ramsey+ system over at daveramsey.com/ccwebinar

5 Tips on Hosting a Church Small Group Online

November 13, 2020 07:00 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MB

Tune in today to hear Katie Allred and Kenny Jahng talk about their best tips on hosting a church small group online. This episode is brought to you by Ramsey+, a money plan for real life. You can start a free trial of the Ramsey+ system over at daveramsey.com/ccwebinar

5 Types of Facebook Groups Your Church Can Start Today

November 06, 2020 07:00 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MB

Tune in today to hear Katie Allred and Kenny Jahng discuss the 5 types of Facebook groups your church can start today. Facebook groups are a great way to get and stay connected! This episode is brought to you by Ramsey+, a money plan for real life. You can start a free trial of the Ramsey+ system over at daveramsey.com/ccwebinar

How to Keep Small Groups Connected

October 30, 2020 16:35 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MB

Join Katie Allred and Kenny Jahng today as they discuss how you can keep Small Groups connected now that you have established them online. Katie and Kenny provide tips for engagement and follow through to keep your online groups connected! This episode is brought to you by Ramsey+, a money plan for real life. You can start a free trial of the Ramsey+ system over at daveramsey.com/ccwebinar

How to start video-based small groups online

October 09, 2020 13:43 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MB

In today's episode, Katie Allred and Kenny Jahng discuss how to start video-based small groups online. This episode is brought to you by Ramsey+, a money plan for real life. This brand-new, all-access membership from Dave Ramsey's company gives you the best money content, tools, and resources all in one place. Later on, we will talk about how your whole church or organization can get plugged in, but until then you can start a free Ramsey+ trial at www.daveramsey.com/cctrial.

Why Your Church Should Think Like a Content Producer

October 02, 2020 10:32 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MB

Join Katie Allred and Kenny Jahng today as they discuss why your church should think like a content producer. This episode is brought to you by Ramsey+, a money plan for real life. You can start a free trial of the Ramsey+ system over at www.daveramsey.com/cctrial.

Why your church should be focusing on felt needs of the community

September 25, 2020 10:34 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MB

In today's episode, join Katie Allred and Kenny Jahng to discuss why your church should be focusing on felt needs, your "why", and meeting people where they are. This episode is brought to you by Ramsey+, a money plan for real life. This brand-new, all-access membership from Dave Ramsey's company gives you the best money content, tools and resources all in one place. Visit https://daveramsey.com/cctrial to learn more and try it out for yourself!

Branding and the Church An Interview with Tim Newton, Senior Creative Officer at Ramsey Solutions

September 18, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MB

Tune in today as co-host Katie Allred talks with Tim Newton, the Senior Creative Officer at Ramsey Solutions about Branding and the Church. Brought to you by Ramsey+, a money plan for real life. For more information, visit: https://daveramsey.com/cctrial

How Churches Can Use Social Media to Follow Up with Aaron Rountree of Vive Media

July 17, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MB

In this episode of the Church Communications Podcast, Katie Allred hangs out with Aaron Rountree of ViveMedia.co. They discuss Instagram and social media, as well as how church can use social media to follow up with their guests. They also discuss the online church follow up process.  This episode is brought to you by ViveMedia.co. ViveMedia.co is offering all churches interested in Unlimited Church Graphics 50% off their first month if they send them a DM on Instagram and mention the ...

Learning About Instagram via TheInstaSummit.com

April 02, 2020 19:42 - 22 minutes - 31 MB

In today’s podcast episode, Kenny Jahng and Seth Muse have conversations about testing different technologies such as using Zoom pushing to Facebook Live, microphones and more. The main topic of the episode today touches on mastering Instagram via the InstaSummit coming up in April. Seth shares about the summit, the speakers, and the topics that are going to be covered.  www.theInstasummit.com Seth Muse- The #InstaGood show Kenny Jahng- ChurchCommunications.com

Kenny & Seth Discover a YouTube Video Response to a Recent Episode

April 01, 2020 13:27 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MB

Kenny Jahng and Seth Muse hop onto the podcast discussing a recent response to their podcast episode 10 Unwritten Rules of Social Media. Tune in today to hear the discussion over social media mistakes and why you need to follow a few rules when posting to social media! Seth Muse- The #InstaGood Live Show Kenny Jahng- ChurchCommunications.com

Facebook Groups For Your Community in Crisis

March 25, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 42.9 MB

Join Katie and Kenny for this episode as they introduce you to Brandon Rodgers, from First West in Monroe, LA, who started a FB group (@NELANeeds) to help the community with services, resources, availability of goods and more during this time of quarantine. The Facebook group took off, and there are many great tips on creating a Facebook group for the needs of your community.  Resources: Facebook Group- @NELANeeds ChurchCommunications.com

6 Ways to Reach Out During Coronavirus

March 24, 2020 08:00 - 19 minutes - 35.8 MB

In this episode, Kenny Jahng talks through a recent blog post from ChurchCommunications.com titled 6 Ways to Reach out During Coronavirus. He mentions some great resources and tips to staying connected during distancing. Tune in today for the latest on ways to reach out during Coronavirus. Resources: 6 Ways to Reach Out During the Coronavirus Blog Post ChurchCommunications.com Order.ChurchCommunications.com FreeOnlineChurch.com by Outreach Digital ChurchOnlinePlatform.com by Life ...

Checking in With Dave Adamson Online Pastor at Northpoint

March 23, 2020 17:29 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

Coronavirus update with online pastor, Dave Adamson from Northpoint Ministries.

S4 Ep 3 | Checking in With Dave Adamson Online Pastor at Northpoint

March 23, 2020 17:29 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

Season 4 | Episode 3 Coronavirus update with online pastors

Tools To Connect With First-time Visitors

March 21, 2020 15:34 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MB

Kenny Jahng talks with Chad Meyer from Focus Ministry about a cool tool for connecting further with first-time visitors

S4 Ep 2 | Tools To Connect With First-time Visitors

March 21, 2020 15:34 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MB

Kenny Jahng talks with Chad Meyer from Focus Ministry about a cool tool for connecting further with first-time visitors

S4 Ep 1 | Instagram Updates With Kenny Jahng & Seth Muse

March 21, 2020 15:33 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MB

Kenny Jahng & Seth Muse are talking shop about some of the new Instagram updates!

Instagram Updates With Kenny Jahng & Seth Muse

March 21, 2020 15:33 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MB

Kenny Jahng & Seth Muse are talking shop about some of the new Instagram updates!

Top 10 Unwritten Rules About Church Social Media- Part 2 with Seth Muse

December 27, 2019 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

Join Kenny today on the Church Communications Podcast as he talks with Seth Muse going over the remaining top 10 rules about church social media. These are tips that you are not going to want to miss! Seth Muse: Instagram: @sethmuse Kenny Jahng: Instagram: @kennyjahng LinkedIn: Kenny Jahng Church Communications: www.churchcommunications.com Facebook: @churchcomm

S3 Ep 12 | Top 10 Unwritten Rules About Church Social Media- Part 2 with Seth Muse

December 27, 2019 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

Join Kenny today on the Church Communications Podcast as he talks with Seth Muse going over the remaining top 10 rules about church social media. These are tips that you are not going to want to miss! Seth Muse: Instagram: @sethmuse Kenny Jahng: Instagram: @kennyjahng LinkedIn: Kenny Jahng Church Communications: www.churchcommunications.com Facebook: @churchcomm

S3 Ep 11 | Top 10 Unwritten Rules About Church Social Media- Part 1 with Seth Muse

December 24, 2019 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

Join Kenny today on the Church Communications Podcast as he talks with Seth Muse going over the top 10 rules about church social media. These are tips that you are not going to want to miss! Seth Muse: Instagram: @sethmuse Kenny Jahng: Instagram: @kennyjahng LinkedIn: Kenny Jahng Church Communications: www.churchcommunications.com Facebook: @churchcomm

Top 10 Unwritten Rules About Church Social Media- Part 1 with Seth Muse

December 24, 2019 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

Join Kenny today on the Church Communications Podcast as he talks with Seth Muse going over the top 10 rules about church social media. These are tips that you are not going to want to miss! Seth Muse: Instagram: @sethmuse Kenny Jahng: Instagram: @kennyjahng LinkedIn: Kenny Jahng Church Communications: www.churchcommunications.com Facebook: @churchcomm

Episode 10- Interview with CEO of Missional Marketing, Jason Hamrock

December 13, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

Today, Katie interviews the CEO of Missional Marketing, Jason Hamrock. He explains how experts in digital marketing for churches determine exactly what your church needs to do next and how Missional Marketing can be the right solution for your church. For more information, visit Missional Marketing’s page, and schedule a call with Jason to see how Missional Marketing can work for your church today! https://missionalmarketing.com/ Relevant links: https://missionalmarketing.com/ https://c...

S3 Ep 10 | Interview with CEO of Missional Marketing, Jason Hamrock

December 13, 2019 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

Today, Katie interviews the CEO of Missional Marketing, Jason Hamrock. He explains how experts in digital marketing for churches determine exactly what your church needs to do next and how Missional Marketing can be the right solution for your church. For more information, visit Missional Marketing’s page, and schedule a call with Jason to see how Missional Marketing can work for your church today! https://missionalmarketing.com/ Relevant links: https://missionalmarketing.com/ http...

Interview with CEO of Missional Marketing, Jason Hamrock

December 13, 2019 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

Today, Katie interviews the CEO of Missional Marketing, Jason Hamrock. He explains how experts in digital marketing for churches determine exactly what your church needs to do next and how Missional Marketing can be the right solution for your church. For more information, visit Missional Marketing’s page, and schedule a call with Jason to see how Missional Marketing can work for your church today! https://missionalmarketing.com/ Relevant links: https://missionalmarketing.com/ http...

Episode 9- Sermon Videos

December 06, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

In today's episode, Katie and Kenny discuss how to make your sermon videos work for you in growing web traffic and new visitors, and be sure to visit https://missionalmarketing.com/sermons to see if a Sermon Video Library is right for your church! For more information, visit Missional Marketing’s page, and be sure to fill out our FREE evaluation to find out if a Sermon Video Library would be right for your church. https://missionalmarketing.com/sermons Relevant links: https://missionalma...

Using Sermon Videos to Grow Web Traffic

December 06, 2019 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

In today's episode, Katie and Kenny discuss how to make your sermon videos work for you in growing web traffic and new visitors, and be sure to visit https://missionalmarketing.com/sermons to see if a Sermon Video Library is right for your church! For more information, visit Missional Marketing’s page, and be sure to fill out our FREE evaluation to find out if a Sermon Video Library would be right for your church. https://missionalmarketing.com/sermons Relevant links: https://missio...

S3 Ep 9 | Using Sermon Videos to Grow Web Traffic

December 06, 2019 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

In today's episode, Katie and Kenny discuss how to make your sermon videos work for you in growing web traffic and new visitors, and be sure to visit https://missionalmarketing.com/sermons to see if a Sermon Video Library is right for your church! For more information, visit Missional Marketing’s page, and be sure to fill out our FREE evaluation to find out if a Sermon Video Library would be right for your church. https://missionalmarketing.com/sermons Relevant links: https://missio...

Episode 8- Retaining SEO Juice When Migrating to a New Church Website

November 29, 2019 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

What's the #1 most important thing you can do for your website's SEO when you're migrating or rebuilding a website? In today's episode of the Church Communications Podcast, Katie and Kenny discuss the important factors you should be considering when changing your website.  For more information, visit Missional Marketing’s page, and be sure to fill out the form to receive a FREE crawl of your church website that can be used for future 301 redirects! https://missionalmarketing.com/301 Relev...

Retaining SEO When Migrating to a New Church Website

November 29, 2019 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

What's the #1 most important thing you can do for your website's SEO when you're migrating or rebuilding a website? In today's episode of the Church Communications Podcast, Katie and Kenny discuss the important factors you should be considering when changing your website.  For more information, visit Missional Marketing’s page, and be sure to fill out the form to receive a FREE crawl of your church website that can be used for future 301 redirects! https://missionalmarketing.com/301 ...

S3 Ep 8 | Retaining SEO When Migrating to a New Church Website

November 29, 2019 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

What's the #1 most important thing you can do for your website's SEO when you're migrating or rebuilding a website? In today's episode of the Church Communications Podcast, Katie and Kenny discuss the important factors you should be considering when changing your website.  For more information, visit Missional Marketing’s page, and be sure to fill out the form to receive a FREE crawl of your church website that can be used for future 301 redirects! https://missionalmarketing.com/301 ...

Episode 7- Retargeting

November 22, 2019 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

In today's podcast episode, Kenny and Katie are going to explain what retargeting is and how it can help the church. They are also going to talk about using retargeting ads to build your ministries. For more information, visit Missional Marketing’s page for more information on retargeting and how you can make this work for your church. https://missionalmarketing.com/retarget Relevant links: https://missionalmarketing.com/retarget https://churchcommunications.com/ https://www.facebook.c...

S3 Ep 7 | Retargeting Advertising for the Church

November 22, 2019 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

In today's podcast episode, Kenny and Katie are going to explain what retargeting is and how it can help the church. They are also going to talk about using retargeting ads to build your ministries. For more information, visit Missional Marketing’s page for more information on retargeting and how you can make this work for your church. https://missionalmarketing.com/retarget Relevant links: https://missionalmarketing.com/retarget https://churchcommunications.com/ https://www.faceb...

Retargeting Advertising for the Church

November 22, 2019 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

In today's podcast episode, Kenny and Katie are going to explain what retargeting is and how it can help the church. They are also going to talk about using retargeting ads to build your ministries. For more information, visit Missional Marketing’s page for more information on retargeting and how you can make this work for your church. https://missionalmarketing.com/retarget Relevant links: https://missionalmarketing.com/retarget https://churchcommunications.com/ https://www.faceb...

Episode 6 | Felt Needs Landing Pages Needed to Succeed with Google Grants

November 15, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

In today's episode, Katie Allred and Kenny Jahng discuss what are Google Nonprofit Ad Grants, what objectives should you plan/expect for AdWords traffic, how to frame Felt Needs and Message/positioning, and what do you do with a landing page? For more information, visit Missional Marketing’s page, and find out if your church is eligible for the Google Grant. Also, while you are there, be sure to check out the Keyword Analyzer tool!  https://missionalmarketing.com/grant Relevant links: ht...

Episode 6- Felt Needs Landing Pages Needed to Succeed with Google Grants

November 15, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

In today's episode, Katie Allred and Kenny Jahng discuss what are Google Nonprofit Ad Grants, what objectives should you plan/expect for AdWords traffic, how to frame Felt Needs and Message/positioning, and what do you do with a landing page? For more information, visit Missional Marketing’s page, and find out if your church is eligible for the Google Grant. Also, while you are there, be sure to check out the Keyword Analyzer tool!  https://missionalmarketing.com/grant Relevant links: ht...

Felt Needs Landing Pages Needed to Succeed with Google Grants

November 15, 2019 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

In today's episode, Katie Allred and Kenny Jahng discuss what are Google Nonprofit Ad Grants, what objectives should you plan/expect for AdWords traffic, how to frame Felt Needs and Message/positioning, and what do you do with a landing page? For more information, visit Missional Marketing’s page, and find out if your church is eligible for the Google Grant. Also, while you are there, be sure to check out the Keyword Analyzer tool!  https://missionalmarketing.com/grant Relevant links...

S3 Ep 6 | Felt Needs Landing Pages Needed to Succeed with Google Grants

November 15, 2019 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

In today's episode, Katie Allred and Kenny Jahng discuss what are Google Nonprofit Ad Grants, what objectives should you plan/expect for AdWords traffic, how to frame Felt Needs and Message/positioning, and what do you do with a landing page? For more information, visit Missional Marketing’s page, and find out if your church is eligible for the Google Grant. Also, while you are there, be sure to check out the Keyword Analyzer tool!  https://missionalmarketing.com/grant Relevant links...

Episode 5 | Establishing and Measuring Web Conversion Goals

November 08, 2019 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

What type of conversions should we be measuring on our church website? What are "events" in Google Analytics, and how can they be used to power conversion goals? In today’s episode, Katie and Kenny discuss conversions, how to measure them, and best practices.  For more information, visit Missional Marketing’s page, and be sure to download the pdf “The Top 5 Conversion Goals Your Church Website Should Be Tracking”. https://missionalmarketing.com/goals Relevant links: https://missionalmark...

Episode 5- Establishing and Measuring Web Conversion Goals

November 08, 2019 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

What type of conversions should we be measuring on our church website? What are "events" in Google Analytics, and how can they be used to power conversion goals? In today’s episode, Katie and Kenny discuss conversions, how to measure them, and best practices.  For more information, visit Missional Marketing’s page, and be sure to download the pdf “The Top 5 Conversion Goals Your Church Website Should Be Tracking”. https://missionalmarketing.com/goals Relevant links: https://missionalmark...

S3 Ep 5 | Establishing and Measuring Web Conversion Goals on Your Church Website

November 08, 2019 00:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

What type of conversions should we be measuring on our church website? What are "events" in Google Analytics, and how can they be used to power conversion goals? In today’s episode, Katie and Kenny discuss conversions, how to measure them, and best practices.  For more information, visit Missional Marketing’s page, and be sure to download the pdf “The Top 5 Conversion Goals Your Church Website Should Be Tracking”. https://missionalmarketing.com/goals Relevant links: https://missiona...

Establishing and Measuring Web Conversion Goals on Your Church Website

November 08, 2019 00:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

What type of conversions should we be measuring on our church website? What are "events" in Google Analytics, and how can they be used to power conversion goals? In today’s episode, Katie and Kenny discuss conversions, how to measure them, and best practices.  For more information, visit Missional Marketing’s page, and be sure to download the pdf “The Top 5 Conversion Goals Your Church Website Should Be Tracking”. https://missionalmarketing.com/goals Relevant links: https://missiona...

Episode 4 | Using Google Analytics and Search Console to Gain Actionable Insights

November 01, 2019 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

Your church website is a funnel that brings new visitors to your church in-person. To increase the number of in-person visitors resulting from the funnel, there are two general areas in which you can improve: 1) Generate more "new visitor" traffic to your church website; 2) Do a better job of your website converting "new visitor" website traffic into in-person visits. In this episode, Katie Allred and Kenny Jahng will discuss two aspects to help you evaluate your traffic: Google Search Conso...

Episode 4- Using Google Analytics and Search Console to Gain Actionable Insights

November 01, 2019 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

Your church website is a funnel that brings new visitors to your church in-person. To increase the number of in-person visitors resulting from the funnel, there are two general areas in which you can improve: 1) Generate more "new visitor" traffic to your church website; 2) Do a better job of your website converting "new visitor" website traffic into in-person visits. In this episode, Katie Allred and Kenny Jahng will discuss two aspects to help you evaluate your traffic: Google Search Conso...

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