This conversation isn't polished like a typical podcast, but it's an important conversation that needs to be had now: How can your church talk about racial injustice and why is it important that you do?

In this episode outside of our regular schedule, I spoke candidly and casually with Jason Caston ( ichurchmethod.com) about how your church can continue to communicate with your community in light of the increased awareness of the Black Live Matter movement.

Miriam is on staff full-time at Bethlehem Church in Hampden, MA. She loves having the opportunity to use her background in marketing & communications to cast church vision, engage people & encourage them- and ultimately show them Jesus.

Tom Pounder, in his own words, is just a guy who lives twitter.

Sponsored by Hope Made Strong, and the new online course: Finding Hope In Healing.

Get "The Twitter Advantage" from Tom to learn how your church communication and marketing strategy can include twitter, and follow him on twitter: @tapounder.

For over 13 years, Laura worked for a non-profit mental health organization specializing in adult mental health and addictions. Now Laura creates resources to help faith-based organizations lead their community from a place of health. 

Links to Laura's online course: ChurchMarketingIdeas.com/020

Matt Ehresman is the proud husband to Tillie and dad to Heidi. He is the creative media director at First MB Church in Wichita, Kansas, and the author of Upstream: Eight Counter-Cultural Ways to Live a Better Life and has been published by RELEVANT, Boundless, Sunday U, and several other publications.

Today's Sponsor: Church Marketing University

We hear about large church's strategies all the time, but a majority of churches may fall into a 'Small Church' category. Jeanette talks about strategic with limited budget and resources, and communicating well to your church!

Jeanette is a church communicator who has a passion for helping small churches connect with their communities using social media. She loves fitness, podcasts, and crime shows.

Today's sponsor: Church Marketing University: ChurchMarketingIdeas.com/CMU

Mentioned in the show: TextinChurch

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Ted has over 25 years of leadership experience in church and nonprofit organizations. He is a partner with Historic Agency specializing in brand strategy, organizational health, and creative sprint solutions. In addition to Historic Agency, Ted is a partner with BrandBoards.com an asset management and sharing tool for brands of all sizes.

Today's Sponsor: Church Marketing University

(Note: This was recorded in November 2019, and references in-person gatherings. Please honor your local officials' request during the COVID-19 pandemic).

Today's Sponsor: Church Marketing University - ChurchMarketingIdeas.com/CMU

For over 20 years Ben has created & captured moving and memorable moments for individuals, non-profits & corporations across the globe. He also serves on the Executive Team at Christ Fellowship Miami as the Weekend Experience Director overseeing the production, worship, creative, communication, online and guest service departments.

This week's sponsor: Church Marketing University

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As a StoryBrand Certified Guide, Kyler helps churches create memorable brands, effective websites, and clear marketing so they can reach more people. Kyler is from beautiful Madison, Wisconsin but serves organizations all across the country. Learn more about Kyler at kylercreative.com or on Instagram at @kylercreative.