How to Create a Custom Newsletter Template in Canva for Mailchimp
https://youtu.be/FvokrXteyy8?si=X5gU8vKwNM15ex3U Writing, designing, and sending out a monthly newsletter is a lot of work! If you’re a missionary or non-profit, finding a solution that’s easy AND stands out is essential. While I always recommend getting a professionally-designed email newsletter if you have the budget, sometimes that’s not an option. The Mailchimp integration in Canva offers […]
How Your Church Communications Strategy Builds Trust
I’ve been a part of the local church all over the world in my life, whether it’s been attending & serving, being on staff, or now contracting. One of the most consistent weak points I’ve encountered is communication strategy. Most churches have Sunday morning announcements, a calendar on their website, a Facebook page where they […]
Why You NEED a Yearly Church Calendar
https://youtu.be/ymNgJvrubS8 Creating a yearly church calendar may feel completely out of reach. Maybe your church is more “go with the flow,” or it just seems unnecessary. After working with small churches for six years, I’ve seen firsthand the benefits of a yearly calendar. A Better Pace Throughout the Year When you don’t have a yearly […]
Fundraising Hacks that Helped Triple My Client’s Donations
There are so many pieces that go into a successful fundraiser. From figuring out what you need funds for to communicating with potential donors, it can get pretty overwhelming! A while back, I worked with a client who had done the same fundraiser for several years with limited success. After tweaking their strategy a bit, […]
Social Media: A Digital Mission Field
Social media: you either love it or hate it …or you hate how you can’t seem to avoid it. Social feeds have a way of creeping into every spare moment of our days. We often begin the scroll out of boredom or to assuage our anxiety and isolation. Maybe you’re reading this and sighing with […]
Why I Love Asking People for Money
I remember fundraising for band and choir in high school. Every year, I would be determined to make the most sales and win the big prizes, then make a handful of sales to my parents and grandma. Why was it so hard to ask for money to support something I was passionate about? Just thinking […]
Church Website No-nos
These days, it’s rare to find a church with no website at all. But not all websites are made alike. There are some fantastic church websites out there. But some church websites need major help. I like to think of doing a church website update like Extreme Makeover Home Edition. I want to unveil a […]
No Imposters Here
As I’m writing this, I’m fighting this sinking feeling that creeps up every once in a while. We’ve all come to know it as imposter syndrome. For me it’s the fear that the voice telling me, “You can’t,” was right all along. In the past I’ve met that fear with extreme arrogance, shouting to myself […]
People care WAY less about the details than we think…
Do you feel like your church or ministry is constantly giving people all the info they could ever ask for, yet no one is listening? It’s like no matter how many posts, announcements, emails and banners you put out to your church, the same 20 people show up to everything, and the same 20 people […]
Episode Five: Military & Ministry, Howie Malone
My dad Howie’s life is one of the truest examples of God at work than almost anyone I know. His life is one of those stories you hear and think, “You couldn’t make that up.” God has taken him to so many wild places. He served as a Military Police officer for 33 years, then […]