One of the lessons this season has taught us is: there are things that are just out of our control.
The same is true to our churches – we were forced to let go of the box of control, and adapt so we can bring the message of hope in Jesus in the midst of uncertainties.
Are we now operating on a decentralized model? Or maybe a better question is: should your church decentralize?
Our hosts Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson share an insightful conversation about this topic and more! Join them in this podcast episode.
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Who would have imagined the church would have changed so much in the past year? From physical gatherings to Zoom meetings, in-person Sunday services to livestreaming, mail-in tithing to digital giving, and so much more. This past year, the global crisis has revealed the opportunities for churches and ministries in this digital landscape, but not everyone was ready for it.
Here’s the good news: It’s not too late!
Join our hosts, Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson together with Social Media Church partner and First Impressions Founder, Greg Atkinson in this special podcast episode for A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT.
Visit the #SMCConference website today: https://www.socialmedia.church/a/46841/RV8LEDtF
Have you come across the latest trending app, Clubhouse? It’s still in beta but it’s already worth $100 million!
What is this app and is it something church leaders consider jumping on?
In this podcast episode, hosts and Clubhouse app users, Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson walk us through this app and how it can be maximized for the church’s workspace.
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As churches continue to figure out this dynamic communication shift, we are seeing how the internet has become a powerful tool to reach people from near and far.
Listen to this podcast episode as hosts Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson talk about why your church’s online strategy shouldn’t involve hiring an Online Pastor. At least not at first. Listen in!
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Churches are in a season of figuring out the complexity of digital ministry and how it relates to their theology. Does the Bible speak to online ministry?
Listen to this podcast episode as Kingdom One Chief Development & Online Ministry Officer, Matt Curtis shares an eye-opening conversation with host Aaron Magnuson as they unpack the theology behind doing church online, and the value of leveraging technology for online ministry.
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Is Cryptocurrency the future of money?
As cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin continue to become more and more mainstream, the church doesn’t have to play catch up on this conversation.
In this podcast episode, host Nils Smith shares an insightful conversation about crypto for churches with Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer at Engiven, Matt Hayes, and Chief Financial Officer of Liberty Live Church, Justin Greene.
We also invite you to the Faith Focused Crypto Forum on February 25 at 2pm ET/11am PT with Nils Smith, Matt Hayes, and Justin Greene. Reserve your online attendance today!
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Doing church on social media didn’t make sense before as much as it does now. Today, you find churches even on TikTok and Reels!
In this podcast episode, Transformation Church’s Content Strategist, Rohn Starling shares tips and tricks with our host Aaron Magnuson on maximizing TikTok and Instagram Reels to get the Gospel across a greater reach.
Plus, we get a bonus topic about mentorship, leadership, and building a team of talents.
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Who would have thought COVID-19 would impact our lives this long? In the first few months, everybody shifted to digital, then after a few weeks, a lot stopped too.
How do you tap into a generation who just don’t want to consume but rather create? Is there really a “silver bullet” to influencing Gen Z?
Listen to this podcast episode as our host, Aaron Magnuson together with ONE&ALL Youth Pastor, Sean Lord, share a conversation and impart valuable insights on how to reach Gen Z in this digital age.
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October last year, our host, Nils Smith, in partnership with Awesome Marriage CEO, Dr. Kim Kimberling, launched a self-paced Online Marriage Retreat designed to help couples in their most intimate relationship.
In this podcast episode, Nils and Dr. Kim dive deep into this topic and how it can impact marriages in churches to not only survive, but thrive.
Sign up for the Online Marriage Retreat today! Use promocode: SMCPODCAST to get a special discount.
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Now that everything has gone digital, in the church space, how can we take off the time barriers, get engagement, and be in a community with our online audience as we share the Good News?
In this podcast episode, Sandals Church’s Digital Senior Strategist, Nick Ovalle shares insights with host Aaron Magnuson about 2nd screen experience and how churches and ministries can adapt to this online behavior.
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Are you ready to crush social media this year? As people shift their conversations, and interactions digitally, you need to build a strong relationship with your audience online. Our host, Aaron Magnuson together with Beyond Football Director, Alexis Serna share a conversation on how we can maximize our social media network in 2021.
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Over the quarantine season, we’ve seen an enormous growth and explosion of TikTok. As people are more drawn into this social media platform, the big question for churches is: should we get into TikTok, too? Our host, Nils Smith together with the Digivangelism co-founder, Sammy Kelly share their thoughts and insights on maximizing TikTok for digital evangelism.
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Are you a pastor on social media? Here’s a podcast episode for you. Our host, Nils Smith together with the Time of Grace Lead Speaker, Pastor Mike Novotny share a conversation on how pastors can navigate the complex realm of social media, to bring light into darkness, to personally know their congregants, and more.
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In a season where church doors are shut because of the pandemic, we see churches maximize the power of social media to produce creative content, and deliver unique online experiences. Church models like the Transformation Church and Life Church (to name a few) set the bar high on these categories.
In this podcast episode, hosts Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson share their thoughts on churches producing on-demand services in comparison to live streaming services, and more.
We’d like to give a shoutout to @pdenglert for tweeting us these full packed questions!
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Join host Aaron Magnuson in a conversation with Josh Blackard and Tommy Munoz as they unlock their best practices and secrets on creating social media content. Learn more practical tips from creating engaging content, designing powerful graphics, and the social media tools they use to reach and capture Gen Z.
At this point in time, we are not sure if churches will be allowed to gather physically in order to celebrate big events like Christmas and Easter. Our host, Nils Smith together with Church Marketing Summit Founder, Alejandro Reyes shares excellent tips on how churches should prepare for these “SuperBowl” events in the Christian Church space.
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Join hosts Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson with Haley Veturis, Director of Digital Engagement at Bayside Church, about their journey in social media and digital engagement ministry, Bayside Church’s best practices, and how churches can apply these on their own social media today. This and more on the new SMC podcast.
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In this podcast, hosts Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson talk about Netflix’s The Social Dilemma documentary, and how churches can stay holistically healthy in this day and age of social media and technology, while maximizing it to influence people for the Gospel. This and more on this new SMC podcast.
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In this episode of the podcast, host Nils Smith is joined by First Impressions Conference Founder, Greg Atkinson to unfold the importance of your social media presence and to help churches navigate this new season in ministry.
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In this podcast, host Nils Smith is joined by Justin Graves of Justin Graves Band to talk about how worship leaders should approach the new norm of leading praise and worship online, navigating through the technicalities, and the best practices on setup and song preparations. This and more on this new SMC podcast.
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Join host Aaron Magnuson in a conversation with Adam Weber, Founder and Lead Pastor of Embrace Church, as they share insights on how pastors and leaders can remain authentic and share God’s love in and through social media. This and more on this new SMC podcast.
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In this podcast, hosts Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson, dig deep into some of the key features and elements of YouTube, unpack the platform’s best practices, and share practical advice that churches should maximize today. These things and more on this new SMC podcast.
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In this podcast, Online Campus Pastor at Saddleback Church, Jay Kranda joins Nils Smith in discussing the changes and innovation in online ministries around the world in this new normal. Listen to this podcast and learn valuable insights on shifting your church’s focus to digital technology, thriving in the world of online churches, and having a vision for your church during this time. This and more on this new SMC podcast.
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Nils and Jay talk about their recent troubles with recording 360 video and virtual reality for their churches. Review of the new SocialMedia.Church blog and university courses. Jay shares about testing out video blogging. Recent learnings of snap chatting are discussed and the true cost of podcast video. Nils and Jay share an update on their new company TVapp.church and what to expect on March 1st.
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Social Media Church Basics Course
Social Media Church SnapChat Course
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Nils and Jay review the recent news of Apple's iPhone event happening Sept. 9th. This is 3 minute roundup of anything and everything concerning the event. This is podcast only content. Nothing is on the website. Thank you for subscribing to our show.
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