The Church Juice Podcast

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  • Updating Our Philosophy of Communication: An Interview with Amy Chaney

    The way we communicate—as humans and as the church—has shifted dramatically in the last few decades. Even with all this change, the principles of good communication remain consistent. It's the application of those core principles that may need to be updated. In this episode, Jeanette and Bryan talk with Amy Chaney, Senior Strategist at Kem & Company, about updating our philosophy of communication.

    Show Notes:

    - Kem Meyer & Company: https://bit.ly/3MI3Z2e
    - Tips to Help You Communicate to Multiple Generations - Ep. 73: https://bit.ly/47cJEub

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    23 min
  • Let It Go! The Art of Delegating
    How do you prioritize your workload? Sometimes, as difficult as it may be, it could be time to delegate a task or project, outsource it to someone else, or let it go altogether. In this episode, Bryan and Jeanette discuss ways to master the art of delegation in church communications.
    ⚡️ Highlights:
    0:00 - Intro
    1:34 - Where to Begin
    6:20 - Delegating
    11:31 - Outsourcing
    18:45 - Difference Between Delegating and Outsourcing
    19:25 - Stopping Something
    ⚡️ Show Notes:
    - 11 Tips on How to Delegate as a Leader | https://bit.ly/3Qmzf8g
    - Why a Project Management System is Valuable for Church Communication s | https://bit.ly/3tNfTBq
    - 5 Project Management Systems to Consider for Your Church | https://bit.ly/3tTiRof
    - 3 Ways Church Communicators Can Utilize Volunteers | https://bit.ly/477tfYh
    - How Church Communicators Can Effectively Work with Agencies | https://bit.ly/49hEiiP
    - After Action Review | https://bit.ly/49ddmkd
    - The Church Co | https://bit.ly/3MqbU4m
    - Canva | https://bit.ly/3QEQ5jW
    - Squarespace | https://bit.ly/3QfPQKV
    - Wix | https://bit.ly/40z6BFL
    📚 Book Club! | https://bit.ly/46EfAaw
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    23 min
  • Planning Your Advent and Christmas Season Communications

    There are only nine Sundays left until Christmas! As we get closer to the Advent and holiday season, Jeanette and Bryan are here to help you craft a compelling marketing strategy for the Christmas season ahead.

    Show Notes:

    - Maximizing Christmas Eve | https://bit.ly/3s510Kk
    - Planning a Successful Christmas Service | https://bit.ly/470pVNP
    - Balancing Christmas Tradition with Creativity | https://bit.ly/3QakdlP

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    23 min
  • Collaborate Successfully With Cross-Ministry Communication

    Internal communication is a critical component of any church's ministry strategy. When teams collaborate well, it breaks down the ministry silos that many church leaders feel exist today. Here's how to improve your cross-ministry communication.

    Highlights:

    0:00 - Intro
    2:21 - Why Internal Communications is Important
    3:30 - When Internal Communications Becomes an Issue
    4:40 - How to Tear Down Ministry Silos
    7:40 - The Communications Calendar
    12:36 - Clarity of Mission
    14:28 - Getting Buy-In
    17:45 - How to Succeed

    Show Notes:

    - How Our Team Solved Its Internal Communication Needs With These Tools | https://bit.ly/46xlvyi
    - Practical Advice to Help You Improve Your Church's Internal Communications | https://bit.ly/3KrncmR
    - Internal Communications | https://bit.ly/405fIxC

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    22 min
  • How to Lead When You're Not in Charge

    Every church communicator is a leader—regardless of whether you feel it or not. But how can you step into your leadership role when you're not the one calling the shots? In this episode, Jeanette and Bryan discuss practical ways to help you lead your church communications well.

    Highlights:

    (0:00) Intro
    (2:04) You Are a Leader
    (4:06) Leading Yourself
    (6:40) Leading Others
    (8:08) Getting the Attention of Other Leaders
    (11:57) Be Creative
    (16:43) The Best Leaders

    ⚡️Links and resources:

    - 5 Things to Help You Lead Change from Kem Meyer: https://bit.ly/3ZIYnKG
    - How to Lead When You’re Not In Charge by Clay Scroggins: https://a.co/d/9zBFS6M
    - The Aspiring Leader's Guide to the Future: 9 Surprising Ways Leadership is Changing by Clay Scroggins: https://a.co/d/3U4DDyE

    ⚡️ How to Create a Communication Strategy That Actually Works | Upcoming Webinar: Thursday, October 19. We'll help you create a communication strategy that actually works for your church. You’ll get ideas, resources, and the framework to build a strategy that can stick for your church communications—helping you break through the noise and connect with your community. Reserve your seat: https://bit.ly/48BREGt

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    19 min
  • Talking Church Communications: A Discussion with Lauren Bounds

    For Lauren Bounds, church communications was a place she never imagined being involved. But when a need in her small church arose, she stepped up to the challenge. Starting by volunteering to help with the church's social media, today Lauren works as the church's contracted communications director.

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    18 min
  • Talking Church Communications with Ruth Noble

    Ruth Noble is a church communications veteran from Toronto, Ontario. She's held a number of church communication-related roles since she began in 2013, and today we get the chance to talk with her about her role and experience in church marketing.

    19 min
  • This Is the Core Purpose of Church Communications

    It's time to rethink how we communicate—and the role of church communications. Whether you're a seasoned expert, or your just diving in for the first time, this episode is for you. In this episode, Jeanette and Bryan discuss the latest trends in digital spaces—and how it's good news for churches.


    THIS WEEK: Get your church communication fresh start by attending Church Juice's next webinar this Thursday, September 21. This free one-hour webinar covers everything you need to hit the ground running in church communications. Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/44Gpy9L


    Highlights:

    0:00 - Intro
    01:47 - What is "Communication"?
    03:53 - Your Primary Question
    04:48 - "Church" is Different Now
    05:45 - The Missing Demographic
    07:57 - What This Means for Church Communications
    12:47 - Building Community and Connection Online
    16:45 - It's All About...


    Links and resources:

    - Webinar: Thursday, September 21. Whether you're new to church communications or been in your role for a while, getting a fresh start is possible! Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/44Gpy9L
    - Why Middle-Aged Americans Aren’t Going Back to Church - WSJ: https://on.wsj.com/45WD76e
    - Social Media Decline: Ending for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok - Business Insider: https://bit.ly/48eF281


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    19 min
  • 4 Lessons Church Communicators Say They’ve Learned in Their Role

    We recently asked church communicators what lessons they have learned in their role worth sharing with the community, and today we’re sharing those lessons with you. Jeanette and Bryan discuss four lessons other church communicators say they've learned.

    Get your church communication fresh start by taking part in Church Juice's next webinar Thursday, September 21. Whether you're new to church communications or been in your role for a while, getting a fresh start is possible! This is a free, live one-hour event, but space is limited. Sign up now: https://bit.ly/44Gpy9L

    16 min
  • What We Wish We Knew When We Started in Church Communications

    Jeanette and Bryan are back to kick-off off the next season of the Church Juice podcast! From unexpected challenges to valuable lessons learned, they discuss five things to help you as you serve your church with communications. These are the lessons we WISH we knew when we first started out.


    Highlights:

    1. People are inherently last-minute (01:44)
    2. Trust has to be earned (04:15)
    3. Communications is not an administrative role (07:13)
    4. Your role will change as technology changes (09:17)
    5. Culture changes slowly (13:14)


    What do you wish you knew when you got started in church communications? Join the conversation in the Church Juice Insiders Facebook group: https://bit.ly/2y770lK


    Get your church communication fresh start by taking part in Church Juice's next webinar Thursday, September 21. Whether you're new to church communications or been in your role for a while, getting a fresh start is possible! This is a free, live one-hour event, but space is limited. Sign up now: https://bit.ly/44Gpy9L

    20 min

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