Changing Your "How" Without Changing Your "Why"
Making Church Work
We have had so much fun walking through this series on Hybrid Church. And today is the final episode in that series! You see, just because the how of church is shifting, the why remains the same. Your vision and purpose doesn't change. In fact, we believe these new methods actually enable you to accomplish your why in a more efficient and dynamic way. So today, we just want to encourage you. We want to remind you that what you're doing matters SO much. And we want to reignite the passion you have for reaching your community. Show Notes:
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Hybrid Church is Weekday Church. Are You Ready?
Making Church Work
It's no secret that people interacted with "church" less in 2020 than ever before. They attended less services, groups didn't meet, they didn't feel pressure to attend events. BUT here's what may surprise you: As we've talked to many, many people, we've heard that their faith actually GREW during the pandemic. Why? Because they took it personally. They took responsibility. Because they had to. And they used digital tools to be fed and grow. So if we're honest, now the question becomes... If as the Church, we're asking people to "come back," what are we asking them to come back to? Why would...
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The 2021 Hybrid Church Website
Making Church Work
Today we're talking CHURCH WEBSITES! 🥳 (cue the confetti, or the tears, but hopefully the confetti) Listen, we get that talking about your church's website can sometimes feel a little overwhelming. But the truth is that it's the backbone of your ministry efforts. And even more so in 2021 as we navigate a hybrid model of ministry. Your website can be an amazing tool for ministry, but it can also be a barrier... so today we're getting super practical! Join Shayla Kenworthy and Aimee Cottle as they unpack how being a hybrid church will shift the type of website you need and give practical...
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Prioritizing Guest Experience in a Hybrid Church
Making Church Work
Talking about guest experience is one of our favorite things here at Fishhook! We're always considering: How can our churches prepare for the guests we haven't met yet? How can we encourage our congregations to embrace hospitality as everyone’s privilege and responsibility? And now, in a hybrid church, how can we do this both in-person and online? At its core, we know the value of the guest experience is both simple and biblical. When genuine love is at the center of how you care for your community, your guests will experience it in practical ways and in how they feel as they interact with...
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Building Digital Volunteer Teams in a Hybrid Church
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You know one of the hardest parts of this last year? Engaging volunteers. Navigating changed expectations, removing staple serving opportunities, simplifying services, and moving more online all made it a little more confusing on how to build and engage effective volunteer teams. So today, we're talking all about that, and we'd love for you to join in on the conversation! Join Jamie Shafer and Aimee Cottle as we discuss what finding, training, and equipping volunteers in a hybrid model (particularly on the digital side) should look like!
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Staffing for Communications in a Hybrid Church
Making Church Work
One of the most asked questions we get is about how churches need to revamp their staff structure or roles to accommodate the digital shift we're navigating. What roles should be a priority and how do you know when to hire or restructure to support your church’s mission? Who should set the direction of your church's new strategy and who should be in charge of the execution? We like to say that communications is the bridge between your ministry and the people you're trying to connect with. So today as we continue our Hybrid Church series on Making Church Work, Aimee Cottle...
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Hybrid Church Communications 101
Making Church Work
You've likely heard the term hybrid church. In the constant shifts we've all had to make in the last year, this is one subject we've had to come face-to-face with, perhaps for the first time. But the hybrid model can feel pretty overwhelming, especially when it comes to communication. What does it really mean? How do you keep clarity across multiple channels? What are the opportunities? What pitfalls should you look out for? Join Shayla Kenworthy and Aimee Cottle as they walk through the foundations of effective ministry and communications within a hybrid model.
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Digital Ministry or Digital Marketing
Making Church Work
Often when churches ask us to help them with their digital ministry, however, what they are actually talking about is digital marketing. And there is a big difference ...
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How Celebrating Can Fuel Your Ministry
Making Church Work
We have some quirky values at Fishhook. But one of our favorites is our value of "ta-da!" This value of celebration has permeated every aspect of our work and our culture.
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Hiring for Your Comm Team
Making Church Work
Have you heard the prediction that 2021 is going to be the year for staff turnover? Join Shayla and Aimee for a conversation all about hiring. When should you add to your communications team? How do you decide what position you need filled? How can you pair hunches with facts to make the best decision?
info_outlineAs stay-at-home orders stay in places, churches continue to adapt and rally to meet the needs of their community. In this episode, we talk with church staff from around the country to hear how they are doing, what ministry is like today and where they are finding hope. We also feature a conversation with two pastors from Eagle Church in Zionsville, Indiana.
Making Church Work is a Fishhook podcast.