Jeremy Steele

Google for Nonprofits: A MyCom screencast

Welcome to this MyCom screencast. We're going to be exploring Google for Nonprofits. Google for Nonprofits will allow you to have a fully featured business suite, including email and website and storage for free. In addition, if you apply for the…

Let's give Canva for nonprofits a test drive

Welcome to this MyCom screencast from United Methodist Communications. What started as a simple tool to create quick graphics has turned into one of the most fully featured media creation tools on the market. Canva is focused on making it easy for…

Get $10,000 of free advertising and marketing deals for nonprofits

Would you be interested if someone offered your $10,000 in online advertising, free email hosted by the world’s leading email provider, a subscription for up to 10 team members to one of the most widely used design applications and discounts on…

Extend a warm greeting with a virtual tour video

People will often do some online research before they show up at the doors of your church. Having a good website that includes the most relevant information and a sampling of your livestream service is helpful. But a well-crafted virtual tour video…

The role and design of church websites

The role and design of church websites are in constant flux, much like how the way people use the internet and all it provides changes. Years ago, the church website was the primary way church members viewed photos from their most recent events. Now…

Vea como usted puede obtener E-mails usando el Wi-Fi de su iglesia

En recientes artículos de MyCom se ha hablado de cómo los boletines (newsletters) electrónicos siguen siendo una herramienta de comunicación muy popular. Estos boletines ayudan a fomentar el interés y el conocimiento de los servicios, productos y…

Encuentre rápidamente una solución de donación en línea para su iglesia

Ya sea por una cancelación inesperada por el clima o por una orden de distanciamiento social pandémica, es vital que toda iglesia ofrezca una opción de servicio en línea. Mientras la iglesia continúa su ministerio, las personas asistentes pueden…

10 creative ways to explore a Bible passage

Let's be honest. We clearly believe that the Bible is the word of God and the source of spiritual life. Sometimes, though, it can be hard to understand. When that happens, we have a tendency to disengage from this powerful source of light. In those…

5 over-the-top ideas for your back-to-school kickoff

With every changing season, the church has an opportunity to reach out to neighbors and introduce new people to the community of Christ. For teens, there may be no bigger seasonal transition than starting back to school. This is the perfect time for…

When designers cry: A logo makes a bad impression

Walk into a restaurant, convenience store or really... almost any location on the planet, and you’ll eventually come face to face with Coca-Cola® red. You may not even notice the logo itself. The ubiquity of Coca-Cola branding means that, for many of…

4 fun science experiments to illustrate your next Bible lesson

There are many creative ways to explore the Bible. Often overlooked is science. God has created an incredible world full of fascinating laws and elements. Use science to illustrate and bring your lessons to life. Here are four simple experiments to…

Desde el púlpito al internet: una guía para el culto en línea

La pandemia de coronavirus de 2020 resalta la necesidad de alternativas de culto como la transmisión en vivo. "Hay motivos para la oración y la atención al duelo", escribió recientemente Jeremy Smith, "pero también [la necesidad] de preparación…

Learn the 3 dimensions of excellent content

Creating content to attract your community is one of the most cost-effective marketing techniques for churches. Unfortunately, it is easy to create content that comes across as flat and uninteresting, which will not create the engagement you desire.…

New research shows a rise among mainline Christians

New data from the 2020 Census of American Religion by Public Religion Research Institute reveals a changing religious landscape that bucks some of the most recent doom-and-gloom headlines pronouncing the impending end of religious affiliation in…

5 ways to connect with college students during the summer

Though churches often prepare programs for high schoolers during the summer months, many do not take the time to plan for returning college students. It's not rocket science. The key is meeting students where they are in their life and helping them…

Enfrentando los desafíos con el culto virtual

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How much should your church spend on marketing?

Marketing is an elusive term for many churches. Because it feels so corporate, church leaders can mistake marketing for one of the less-than-spiritual expenses on the balance sheet. However, marketing is intensely theological. At its most basic…

How to get the most out of SMS communication

Many churches are discovering the potential that texting can have on ministry efforts. While there are several free or inexpensive ways to increase the effectiveness of SMS communication (texting), there also are some specific things you can do to…

The symbol that inspires people to #act: #hashtags

Whether you call it the pound or tic-tac-toe symbol, the hashtag is a tiny but powerful tool. When followed by a keyword, a hashtag telegraphs big ideas in a simple way across social media. A good hashtag generates church or event interest and…

50 ideas for opening lines in church lessons

"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." What a great opening line! Hopefully, people don't need an awesome opening line to be inspired to read the Bible, but when it comes to getting them to pay attention in church or small groups,…