Church announcements often go unnoticed—but there's a proven formula for making them memorable and impactful. Many churches miss the mark, so today, we're here to help! We’ll craft announcements for ten real church events, demonstrating exactly how it’s done.

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0:00 - Intro

2:17 - Youth Summer Beach Bonfire

7:42 - Praise In The Park

13:23 - First Steps Class

19:37 - VBS Theme

25:17 - Serve Day

26:47 - Summer Discipleship Groups

27:56 - Monthly Worship Night

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Handling negative comments online has evolved—especially for churches, where religious topics can spark intense reactions. So, should you delete, engage, or ignore? Today, we're sharing the best practices to help you manage these situations effectively.

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0:00 - Intro

0:42 - The Two Eras Of Social

12:45 - Your Options

13:03 - When To Delete

14:33 - Your Options [Continued]

17:00 - The Pin & Respond Strategy

30:40 - Responding To Negative Reviews On Google

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Stage nerves are something we all face, whether it's during a sermon, an announcement, or even a prayer. Today, we’re sharing our top tips, principles, and techniques to help you speak with confidence on stage at church.

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0:00 - Intro

0:41 - Proximity Principle

6:00 - Pitch, Pace, & Pause

13:00 - The Power Of Storytelling

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More churches in America are closing each year than opening. Today, we're sitting down with our friend Ryan Burge whose church, after over 150 years, made the difficult decision to close its doors earlier this year. We’ll hear their story firsthand and explore the broader implications of this growing trend for the future of Christianity in America.

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0:00 - Intro

1:30 - Ryan’s Church Story

7:40 - Changing Religious Demographic Trends

14:29 - Culpability vs Innocence

22:00 - Process Of Closing A Church

28:40 - Where Are You Finding Hope Right Now

IMPORTANT LINKS

- As a pastor I pray my flock comes back… | Religion News: https://bit.ly/48c9Rub

- An Illinois church closes its doors as religion declines in the US | AP News: https://bit.ly/4dOuqhx

- In small-town Illinois, a little church says goodbye | Religion News: https://bit.ly/4hapdDw

- How do you close a church? Ryan Burge learned firsthand | Deseret News: https://bit.ly/4harxdK

- Ryan Burge: https://www.drburge.com

- Ryan Burge | Twitter/X: https://x.com/ryanburge

- Graphs about Religion: https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com

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Looking for fresh social media ideas for your church? Today, we've got over 20 unique post ideas your church probably hasn’t tried yet! Even better, these ideas can be repeated every year. Just imagine—set the dates, and the planning is done! Trust us, you haven’t used these before.

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0:00 - Intro

3:23 - Alex’s Audible

6:41 - First Day Of Spring, Summer, Fall, And Winter

9:38 - National Coffee Day

12:04 - Famous Food For Your Church

15:26 - National Technology Day

17:58 - National Sons/Daughters/Parents Day

19:27 - National Father Daughter Take A Walk Day

22:13 - National Plant A Flower Day

23:25 - Black History Month

24:59 - National Awkward Moments Day

26:29 - National Day Of Prayer

29:39 - National Tweed Day

30:48 - National Vitamin C Day

32:07 - National Pet Day

33:09 - National Foster Care Month

34:29 - National Candy Corn Day

36:23 - National Buy Nothing Day

39:31 - National Grammar/Punctuation Day

40:34 - National Thesaurus Day

42:32 - National Pastor’s Spouse Day

43:42 - International Women’s Day

45:08 - Honorable Mentions

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- National Day Calendar: https://bit.ly/3Y2Dcmn

- Alex’s Carousel Post: https://bit.ly/3TXZwfJ

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Did you know Google offers non-profits, including churches, up to $10,000 in free monthly ad grants? That’s right—$10K to spend on ads for your church! But what’s the catch? Today, we’re joined by Brady Sticker from Church Candy, who manages these campaigns for churches, to break it all down.

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0:00 - Intro

1:13 - What Is The Catch?

2:43 - What Are The First Steps To Get Signed-Up?

7:21 - Once You’re Validated, What Do You Do First?

11:53 - Is It Reasonable To Spend That Much Money On Ads With Low Click Through Rates?

13:48 - How To Write An Effective Google Ad?

18:28 - Is Searching ‘Church Near Me’ The Highest Searched Thing?

27:33 - How Do Ads Different Between Evergreen Events And Seasonal Events?

IMPORTANT LINKS

- Google Ad Grants: https://www.google.ca/grants/

- Launch Big by Brady Sticker: https://amzn.to/3ZP1x1u

- ChurchCandy: https://churchcandy.com/

- Brady Sticker IG: https://www.instagram.com/bradysticker/

- ChurchCandy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradysticker/

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October is Pastor Appreciation Month, and we’ve compiled a list of ways your church can show love to your pastor. Some ideas are free, others cost a little, and a few are out-of-the-box, but they’ll all make your pastor feel valued. Plus, we’ll dive into the surprising history and origins of Pastor Appreciation Month!

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0:00 - Intro

0:47 - Idea #1: Aura Digital Frame

3:18 - Bonus: Origin Of Pastor Appreciation Cay

8:40 - Idea #2: Handwritten Notes

9:02 - Idea #3: Video Thank You Card From Kids

10:51 - Idea #4: Gift Cards To A Favorite Restaurant Or Store

12:42 - Idea #5: Plan A Night Out

17:40 - Idea #6: Hobby-Related Gifts

19:23 - Idea #7: Home Improvements

20:46 - Idea #8: Award Ceremony "The Clergies"

22:40 - Idea #9: Select Subscription Service

28:26 - Idea #10: Car Detailing

IMPORTANT LINKS

- Aura Frames: https://auraframes.com

- Meal Train: https://www.mealtrain.com

- Audible: https://www.audible.com/

- The Roasters Pack: https://theroasterspack.com/

- Fuego Box: https://www.fuegobox.com/

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