We spoke with UMCOM Video Producer, Kathryn Price, several years ago as we were all navigating the pandemic. On this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast, we’re checking back in with her both for a refresher on creating sermon videos and to see what new tools and features we could all be using! This MyCom Podcast is brought to you by EO Tours, to learn more about their customized tours visit here: https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/sl24092924n#eotours   To see & hear more MyCom content, visit https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/communications/church-and-conference-reso ..read more

Last year, we dipped our toes in the water of AI with an excellent primer from Kenny Jahng on what generative AI is, some ministry uses, and how to get started. Since then, I have personally used AI tools to help me refine and clarify my thoughts and writing, as a brainstorming partner in sermon prep, and I have even generated a few images for sermon series and church events. Then, late last year, I ran across a new AI tool specifically tuned for ministry that seemed to offer many of the benefits AI offers – like saving time and bringing clarity – while also avoiding some of the potential pitf ..read more

Instagram, which is owned by Facebook, is the second largest social network behind its big sibling, and it holds the distinction of being the fastest growing social media service. On today’s episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast, our guest today is Steven Adair. Steven has worked in social media for United Methodist Communications including extensive experience working on Instagram, and today he serves as the interim director of Local Church Services. =============== RELATED Improve your Instagram ministry with one simple change Instagram basics: How to start using Instagram for your c ..read more

On today’s episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast we are talking with Julie Mirlicourtois, Media Director at The Story Houston in Houston, Texas. On this “How We Work” episode of the the MyCom Podcast, we feature interviews with real life United Methodists, digging in to the practical details of how they do the work of church marketing and communications. Get MONTHLY church marketing tips + FREE Outreach eBook – http://bit.ly/MyCom-eBook-SignUp =============== CONTACT The Story Houston website – https://thestory.church/ The Story Houston Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/thestoryhoust ..read more

On this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast, Dan hops over the pond (digitally) and talks to professional graphic designer Will Paterson, resident of the United Kingdom, about 5 graphic design hacks that will help you get started with your own creations, and will help no matter which side of the street you drive on. For more info about Will Paterson go to:: https://www.willpaterson.design/ https://www.youtube.com/@willpatersondesign https://linktr.ee/willpaterson This episode of the MyCom Podcast is sponsored by Safer Sanctuaries: Safer Sanctuaries resources are endorsed by the Book ..read more

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 ..read more

The Sunday bulletin. Seen by those of us in church communication as a vital channel for keeping our congregation informed, but in reality is often a not inexpensive printed piece that ends up unread tucked in the front covers of Bibles, lost in cars, tossed in the trash, or left on the sanctuary seats. In today’s episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast, Dan answers 9 questions about how to make the Sunday bulletin a more vital piece of church marketing ..read more

Self-paced, on-demand online training has exploded over the last couple years, and if you’re anything like me, you see ads for services like Masterclass and Skill Share in your social media feeds with regularity. On today’s episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast, our guests today are John Haney and Anthony Gooding. John and Anthony work on the UMCommunications team dedicated to offering training to our local churches. We are going to learn about the online classes and training that United Methodist Communications has for you ..read more

There are holidays, special events, and anniversaries every year in the church calendar. These special times provide us with incredible opportunities for both content and connection when done well, and that’s what we are talking about on today’s episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast. Join our host Dan Wunderlich as he gives us seven keys to incorporating holidays into your church marketing and communication. For more information on Dan: https://defininggrace.com/ =============== RELATED How to incorporate holidays in church communication – https://www.resourceumc.org/en/conten… How to ..read more

On this episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast, we are talking with Kenny Jahng, who has been on the IGTV train essentially from the beginning and is here to share what he has learned. Kenny’s experience includes launching the Church Butler social media service, serving as one of the admins in the massive Church Communications Facebook Group, and working on some of the branding for the United Methodist Church denomination. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because is a returning guest who first joined us on episode 26 to share all about email automation. Find out more info on Kenny at ..read more