There’s no such thing as a ‘silver bullet’ on social media. The key to success is consistency.
But consistency does not mean that we’d have to stick to our comfort zones. Now that social media IS ministry, we could totally be different and be outside the box, but are still inside the Book [Bible].
It’s time for your creative juices to flow! Jump into this conversation as host Aaron Mangunson is joined by one of The SMC Conference speakers and podcast guest, Pastor Larry Weathers II to share tips and tricks on how pastors can connect and resonate with their church creatively.
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It wasn’t too long ago, we only heard pastors preach once a week in a church building on Sundays.
But in this digital age that we live in that’s no longer the case.
Our host, Aaron Magnuson in this podcast episode shares a candid conversation with guest and one of the SMC Conference’s speakers, DK Hammonds on how we can further maximize the power of social media to amplify the Gospel and the message of hope in Jesus through social audio platforms.
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So churches, it’s time that we tap into our people’s stories and bring people together. Because PEOPLE CONNECT WITH PEOPLE. When we make that connection, they will start talking and from there, it’s a guarantee that amazing things will happen.
Join our host, Aaron Magnuson, in this podcast episode as he shares a conversation about leveraging storytelling for our communication and online content strategy, with one of The SMC Conference’s speakers, and podcast guest, Dr. Jen Bennett.
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It’s true that content is key when creating for an audience in the online world. We’ve seen its importance over the past year and a half.
But, churches are not only driven by content. What makes a difference in people’s lives, especially for churches, are the relationships and connections built through social media platforms.
To this we say – conversation is King.
In this podcast episode, host Aaron Magnuson is joined by Stephanie Leathe, CEO and Founder of Altar Live – the software your church has been waiting for.
P.S. Altar Live is giving away ONE YEAR FREE subscription to three winners of this much awaited software! Head to this link to learn more about how you can join.
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It has been two weeks since we had our very first Social Media Church Conference and we’re still celebrating all that God did.
More than 400 church ministry leaders are ready to amplify their ministry to the next level so they can take the gospel to more people from near and far! How exciting is that?!
In this episode, we’re going to give you a flashback of the conference experience and highlights from our speakers and thought leaders’ sessions.
Day 1: PLATFORM PRIORITIES
05:53 Nachi Lazarus - The Why and How of Using Private Messaging Apps for Church
06:50 Nona Jones - From Social Media to Social Ministry
07:43 Sean Cannell - YouTube for Churches & Ministries: 5 Critical Questions You Need to Ask to Make a Real Impact with YouTube in 2021
12:05 Casey Helmick - 3 Things I’ve Learned From 30 Million Podcast Downloads
Day 2: CONTENT MANAGEMENT
13:01 Brady Shearer - My Favorite Social Media Post Format For Churches
14:03 Joanna La Fleur - Think Inside the Box
15:32 Phil Cooke - The Secrets of Becoming a Great Creative
17:34 Jonathan Malm - Discipleship on Social Media
18:38 DK Hammonds and Jennifer Benton - Clubhouse For Ministries 101
20:23 Rohn Starling - Comparison Kills
Day 3: STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT
21:34 Chris Abbott - Ultimate Guide to Facebook Ads
22:29 Christopher Harris - Small Adjustments. Big Impact.
23:33 Heather Heuman - From Confused to Confident: 5 Current Social Media Strategies to be Seen
24:58 Holly Tate - 5 Tips to Leveling up your Church’s Social Media Strategy
25:54 Matt Brown - Don’t Focus on Algorithms, Do the Real Ministry
26:50 Katie Allred - How to Increase Digital Content in the Church
27:35 Sly King - Empowering Your Volunteers and Engaging Your Online Community
28:54 Kenny Jahng - Four Disruption of Decouplement
30:16 Justin Wise - The D.A.D Framework: Hot to Get Your Church Noticed
31:17 Steve Fogg - Social Media Tips for Churches That Just Work
31:59 Daniel Hall - How to Engage and Influence Culture: A Mormon Case Study
32:41 Charrissa Carnall - The Importance of Social Listening to Reach Your Audience
P.S. We have something for you at the end of this episode, so no skipping!
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What a Conference we just had! And we want to give a BIG thank you to you, our listeners!!
After months and months of preparation, we are happy to report that The Social Media Conference reached over 400 church leaders worldwide!
...Now what?
Join our hosts Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson as they share a candid conversation about their joy and experiences as initiators and hosts of the recently concluded Conference plus sharing what the participants’ next steps should look like, equipped with knowledge and tools to maximize the power of social media for online ministry.
P.S We may or may not be brewing for another...it’s for you to find out! Hop into the conversation here.
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It’s been said that a picture is worth a thousand words - such a cliché, right?
But the reality is, someone deciding whether to go to your church or not is looking at your social media posts, your content, and the photos of your church community.
So it may be true – photos really do say a thousand words.
In this podcast episode, our host Aaron Magnuson gets insights from one of The Social Media Church Conference speakers, Ben Stapley on the value of incorporating real-life photos of the people in your church into your social media content.
P.S. It’s time to look at a new lens for your church growth strategy! Learn more about these strategies when you join The Social Media Church Conference this July 13-15.
Reserve your slot here: https://www.socialmedia.church/a/46841/RV8LEDtF
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Churches, whether we admit it or not, the people we’re trying to reach online are still consumers at heart. And the reality is, they are bombarded with marketing messages and high quality media everywhere they look.
One of The Social Media Church Conference speakers, Dawn Nicole Baldwin, shares an important conversation about how to keep your brand as a church, relevant using today’s social media platforms with host Aaron Magnuson in this podcast episode.
P.S. Who wouldn’t want growth as a church? Learn how to manage your social media effectively through strategies and insights from thought leaders and experts in the field in the upcoming Social Media Church Conference!
Reserve your slot today: https://www.socialmedia.church/a/46841/RV8LEDtF
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Social media and the internet have become today’s language.
And with millions of people out there who do not know Jesus, this is where your Facebook Ads as a church come in!
In this latest podcast episode, one of The Social Media Church Conference speakers, Chris Abbott, joins host Aaron Magnuson in a conversation about how churches can flip the approach of targeted ads to eventually lead people to Jesus.
P.S. It’s time for your church to grow! Get insights and strategies on how to elevate your online ministry game when you join The Social Media Church Conference this July!
Register here today: https://www.socialmedia.church/a/46841/RV8LEDtF
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The online space is the most inexpensive campus to grow. Even if you spend on advertising and boosted posts, you’re always within your budget.
There’s no right or wrong way to build your online church community. To help you get started, listen to this podcast episode as one of The Social Media Church Conference speakers, Sly King, shares insights with host, Aaron Magnuson, on building that community to effectively reach more people.
P.S. More of Sly King and 50+ thought leaders and speakers when you join The Social Media Church Conference this July. This is an event you don’t want to miss! Register here today: https://www.socialmedia.church/a/46841/RV8LEDtF
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We live in a generation where people crave for authenticity.
And we also live in a generation where people want to know if their pastor has a personality!
In this podcast episode, our host Aaron Magnuson, shares a conversation with guests Jennifer Benton and DK Hammonds on how church leaders can best position themselves in maximizing the audio-based app called Clubhouse to achieve their ministry goals.
P.S. If you’re reading this, it’s time for an upgrade! Join The Social Media Church Conference this July to have a better understanding about today’s social media platforms. Register here today: https://www.socialmedia.church/a/46841/RV8LEDtF
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Some say Michael Angelo is considered to be the best artist in history. Yet in his peak, he said, “I’m still learning.”
And so as creatives, we NEVER should have that feeling that we have arrived. We shouldn’t have that feeling that we have gotten there. Because at the end of the day, there’s always still some learning to do.
Join our host Aaron Magnuson in this podcast episode as Phil Cooke unfolds tricks and tips on how to lead creatives.
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P.S. The countdown is on! Get more insights from Phil Cooke about this topic and more at The Social Media Church Conference!
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One of the things highlighted over the course of this pandemic is that the internet is just too big! We all could jump in and throw content for social media and other platforms, but it is still not enough.
And while it is certainly not a competition, NOW is the perfect time for us to truly maximize this landscape, and leverage the internet in order for us to amplify the message of hope in Jesus.
In this podcast episode, our host Aaron Magnuson welcomes Nick Ovalle once again to the Social Media Church podcast! Listen as Nick shares tips and insights for growth of your online ministry.
P.S Catch Nick Ovalle this July for this topic and more when you join The Social Media Church Conference!
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It’s one thing to testify but it’s another thing to experience your own testimony.
Don’t be too caught up on what to “put out” in social media, but rather take the time to absorb, breathe in, and let your own story impact you.
The Social Media Church Conference speaker and thought leader, L.Michelle Salvant gives us a sneak peek about what it means to be Story Living in this podcast episode with host Aaron Magnuson.
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When someone new walks into the church, there’s always one thing people get in order to connect–contact details.
And the surest way of connecting with somebody is through their phone number.
We invited one of our The Social Media Church Conference speakers, Natchi Lazarus, to share a conversation with host Aaron Magnuson and give a preview of his topic about the digital platform most ministries overlook and more in this podcast episode.
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What is the key to creating a digital communications strategy?
In this podcast episode, our guest Seth Muse, joins host Aaron Magnuson, and breaks down how his team helps their partners get a better understanding about how communications work in digital spaces
Seth also gives us a sneak peek of what he’ll be sharing as one of the speakers in The Social Media Church Conference this July 2021!
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Just when we thought we have enough social media platforms, we see and hear about another emerging application called NextDoor.
Join our hosts, Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson, as they introduce this newest tool inside our digital toolbox, as well as sharing strategies on how church leaders can maximize this platform to the ever-changing needs of the digital audiences.
Listen in!
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Churches, how do you measure success? Is it through the number of shares, comments, and likes you have on a post or a video?
In this podcast episode, The Grove Church’s Senior Pastor, Rev. James Carmichael, shares a conversation with our host Aaron Magnuson about why the true measure of success in churches is reflected on having an intentional community and of people’s lives being transformed.
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No matter where someone is in the world, technology makes it possible to reach them. How can church leaders leverage technology to go beyond a church’s physical location?
In this podcast episode, our host Nils Smith is joined by his good friend Alan George, as they share a conversation about Alan’s decade worth of experience being the Online Pastor at Life.Church, and why the church is in a great position now more than ever to reach the lost through social media.
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The Social Media Church Podcast is celebrating its 300th episode with special guest speakers from Transformation Church—one of the trailblazers of online church ministry globally. Join Nils Smith, Aaron Magnuson, and online pastors Julia and Demario Tucker in a conversation around the milestones of Transformation Church, and how they reached a global audience by utilizing technology, tithing, redefining church cultures, and shifting their perspective and leadership through the years. This and more on this new SMC podcast.
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In this podcast, Executive Pastor of Crossover Church Christopher Harris, joins Nils Smith in a conversation around integrating social media in churches from pre-COVID to today and engaging in social discussions in a healthy way. Listen to this podcast and learn how pastors, church and ministry leaders can prepare in this new normal. These and more on this new SMC podcast.
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In this podcast, Marketing Specialist Natchi Lazarus joins Nils Smith in a conversation around social media and digital strategies to reach people globally and impact the lives of those they are called to serve. Listen to this podcast and learn how to grow as a body of Christ in the new normal, and connect to different cultures and nationalities through social media innovation. This and more on this new SMC podcast.
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In this podcast, Founding and Lead Pastor of Transformation Church in South Carolina, Dr. Derwin Gray joins Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson in a conversation around their church history, the impact of leveraging technology to share the gospel, and the importance of addressing racism as a leader. Listen to this podcast and learn insights on living a good life and finding happiness in something deeper. These topics and more on this new SMC podcast.
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In this podcast, National Director for Social Media at Teach for America, Charissa Carnall joins Nils Smith in a conversation around social listening and how churches should be navigating around it in this unique time that we’re in. Listen to this podcast and learn practical tools the church can use and what they should be listening for. These and more on this new SMC podcast.
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In this podcast, Vice President of Business Development at Vanderbloemen, Holly Tate joins Nils Smith to talk about how email should better fit into the communication strategy of churches and email alignment to social media. Listen to this podcast to learn more about some of the general best practices in email communication for churches. These and more on this new SMC podcast.
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