Media Outreach

Hosting Outreach Events vs. Participating in Community Events

Something has been on my mind a lot lately. It is the notion of a church’s involvement in the community. I think there is an unfortunate mindset that the church’s involvement in the community should be on the church’s terms.  I know I’ve totally been there.  Don’t get me wrong – events that the church hosts [...]

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The Q: Should I put ads on my church website?

Today, Greg talks about the drawbacks of putting third party ads on your church website. He gives some information about the core purpose of your website and warns about watering down the message your church website transmits when you add third party marketing to your site. pic by Straws pulled at random

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The Q- What should my mobile site do?

Today, Greg brings back the Q, talking about mobile sites. He discusses why you should create new content specifically for your mobile site, and how you should use images sparingly throughout your mobile site. pic by samantha celera

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Grace Road Church Gives One More Reason to Join Facebook

For those churches seeking one more reason to join the social networks to reach your community, I have it here. The compelling and encouraging story of Grace Road Church testifies to the effectiveness of outreach on Facebook. A Rochester news station reports the captivating testimony here. Grace Road Church began its mission just one year ago, with Pastor [...]

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3rd Day of Christmas Winner Announced

And the winner of a FREE Custom Logo, Identity Package and Free Print is…… StoneBridge Church in Simi Valley, California. On Twitter: @StoneBridgeSimi Website: http://www.stonebridgesimi.com/ Congratulations from all of us at Faith Highway!

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The Q- How can I improve my staff pages?

Today, Greg gives some tips about making your staff pages a better reflection of your church’s fingerprint. Through consistency, creativity and forethought, your church can have amazing staff pages! pic by katiew

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The Q- What makes a great church blog?

Today Greg gives you three steps to consider when starting your church blog. He talks about the importance of planning, being persistent and practicing your craft. pic by Sailing “Footprints: Real to Reel” (Ronn ashore)

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The Q: Where do I begin with Social Media?

Churches across the country are trying to figure out how to reach people on the internet. Many have been asking us where do they even start. Today, Greg answers this first step in evaluating your social media strategy. pic by Matt Hamm

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The Q: Vimeo or YouTube?

Today Greg talks about the pros/cons of using Vimeo and Youtube. We highlight your rights as a video uploader, time to convert files as well as branding your pages in these environments. pic by ln??

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The Q: Should I use stock photos or my own photos?

Today, Greg talks about the balance of using stock images and your own images on your site. He gives you advice about obtaining permission to use images of your people should you chose to go that route, or other considerations you need to make before using your own images. pic by dextr

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