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Some of the world's best creative tools are deeply discounted - and sometimes even free - for churches and non-profits. But how do you access these discounts and what are the eligibility requirements? Today, we've compiled a list of the top 20 free and discounted software platforms and creative tools for churches and non-profits.
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0:00 - Intro
1:46 - Resolve
3:39 - Nucleus Free Website Makeovers
5:29 - Canva For Non-Profits
8:04 - Blackmagic Camera App
9:23 - iPhone Camera App
10:17 - Adobe Creative Cloud
13:50 - Quickbooks
14:30 - Microsoft Office
14:56 - Zoom
15:49 - Google Ad Grant
16:13 - Google Workspace
17:20 - Calendly
18:11 - Buffer
18:40 - Vista Social & Bonfire
19:15 - Miro
19:32 - 1Password
22:35 - Trello
23:00 - ClickUp
24:08 - Notion
24:20 - Dropbox
24:42 - Auphonic
IMPORTANT LINKS
- Resolve: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/ca/products/davinciresolve
- Nucleus Free Website Makeovers: https://www.nucleus.church/makeovers
- Canva For Non-Profits: https://www.canva.com/canva-for-nonprofits/
- Blackmagic Camera App: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/ca/products/blackmagiccamera
- Adobe Creative Cloud: https://www.techsoup.org/adobe
- Quickbooks: https://www.techsoup.org/intuit
- Microsoft Office: https://www.techsoup.org/microsoft
- Zoom: https://www.techsoup.org/zoom
- Google Ad Grants: https://www.google.ca/grants/
- Google Workspace: https://www.google.com/nonprofits/offerings/workspace/
- Calendly: email [email protected]
- Buffer: https://buffer.com/nonprofits
- Vista Social: https://vistasocial.com/nonprofits/
- Bonfire: https://www.bonfire.com/fundraising/nonprofits/
- Miro: https://miro.com/npo/
- 1Password: https://1password.com/for-non-profits/
- Trello: https://www.atlassian.com/licensing/purchase-licensing#pricing-discounts
- ClickUp: https://clickup.com/teams/non-profit
- Notion: https://www.notion.so/nonprofits
- Dropbox: https://www.techsoup.org/dropbox
- Auphonic: https://auphonic.com/pricing
- The Church iPhone Filmmaking Masterclass: https://youtu.be/6OWGVAuYSEk?si=N3pdkqp7TyaVZlef
- Magic Formula for Cinematic Church iPhone Videos: https://youtu.be/rCrW6kS_cYc?si=6qgtrk89HS_mfcro
- Don't print Church Bulletins, do this instead!: https://youtu.be/W3MEJ_6NYGA?si=QF5Snff0fb_aJNCw
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Church announcements often go unnoticed—but there's a proven formula for making them memorable and impactful. Many churches miss the mark, so today, we're here to help! We’ll craft announcements for ten real church events, demonstrating exactly how it’s done.
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0:00 - Intro
2:17 - Youth Summer Beach Bonfire
7:42 - Praise In The Park
13:23 - First Steps Class
19:37 - VBS Theme
25:17 - Serve Day
26:47 - Summer Discipleship Groups
27:56 - Monthly Worship Night
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Handling negative comments online has evolved—especially for churches, where religious topics can spark intense reactions. So, should you delete, engage, or ignore? Today, we're sharing the best practices to help you manage these situations effectively.
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0:00 - Intro
0:42 - The Two Eras Of Social
12:45 - Your Options
13:03 - When To Delete
14:33 - Your Options [Continued]
17:00 - The Pin & Respond Strategy
30:40 - Responding To Negative Reviews On Google
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Stage nerves are something we all face, whether it's during a sermon, an announcement, or even a prayer. Today, we’re sharing our top tips, principles, and techniques to help you speak with confidence on stage at church.
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0:00 - Intro
0:41 - Proximity Principle
6:00 - Pitch, Pace, & Pause
13:00 - The Power Of Storytelling
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More churches in America are closing each year than opening. Today, we're sitting down with our friend Ryan Burge whose church, after over 150 years, made the difficult decision to close its doors earlier this year. We’ll hear their story firsthand and explore the broader implications of this growing trend for the future of Christianity in America.
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0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Ryan’s Church Story
7:40 - Changing Religious Demographic Trends
14:29 - Culpability vs Innocence
22:00 - Process Of Closing A Church
28:40 - Where Are You Finding Hope Right Now
IMPORTANT LINKS
- As a pastor I pray my flock comes back… | Religion News: https://bit.ly/48c9Rub
- An Illinois church closes its doors as religion declines in the US | AP News: https://bit.ly/4dOuqhx
- In small-town Illinois, a little church says goodbye | Religion News: https://bit.ly/4hapdDw
- How do you close a church? Ryan Burge learned firsthand | Deseret News: https://bit.ly/4harxdK
- Ryan Burge: https://www.drburge.com
- Ryan Burge | Twitter/X: https://x.com/ryanburge
- Graphs about Religion: https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com
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Looking for fresh social media ideas for your church? Today, we've got over 20 unique post ideas your church probably hasn’t tried yet! Even better, these ideas can be repeated every year. Just imagine—set the dates, and the planning is done! Trust us, you haven’t used these before.
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0:00 - Intro
3:23 - Alex’s Audible
6:41 - First Day Of Spring, Summer, Fall, And Winter
9:38 - National Coffee Day
12:04 - Famous Food For Your Church
15:26 - National Technology Day
17:58 - National Sons/Daughters/Parents Day
19:27 - National Father Daughter Take A Walk Day
22:13 - National Plant A Flower Day
23:25 - Black History Month
24:59 - National Awkward Moments Day
26:29 - National Day Of Prayer
29:39 - National Tweed Day
30:48 - National Vitamin C Day
32:07 - National Pet Day
33:09 - National Foster Care Month
34:29 - National Candy Corn Day
36:23 - National Buy Nothing Day
39:31 - National Grammar/Punctuation Day
40:34 - National Thesaurus Day
42:32 - National Pastor’s Spouse Day
43:42 - International Women’s Day
45:08 - Honorable Mentions
IMPORTANT LINKS
- National Day Calendar: https://bit.ly/3Y2Dcmn
- Alex’s Carousel Post: https://bit.ly/3TXZwfJ
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Did you know Google offers non-profits, including churches, up to $10,000 in free monthly ad grants? That’s right—$10K to spend on ads for your church! But what’s the catch? Today, we’re joined by Brady Sticker from Church Candy, who manages these campaigns for churches, to break it all down.
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0:00 - Intro
1:13 - What Is The Catch?
2:43 - What Are The First Steps To Get Signed-Up?
7:21 - Once You’re Validated, What Do You Do First?
11:53 - Is It Reasonable To Spend That Much Money On Ads With Low Click Through Rates?
13:48 - How To Write An Effective Google Ad?
18:28 - Is Searching ‘Church Near Me’ The Highest Searched Thing?
27:33 - How Do Ads Different Between Evergreen Events And Seasonal Events?
IMPORTANT LINKS
- Google Ad Grants: https://www.google.ca/grants/
- Launch Big by Brady Sticker: https://amzn.to/3ZP1x1u
- ChurchCandy: https://churchcandy.com/
- Brady Sticker IG: https://www.instagram.com/bradysticker/
- ChurchCandy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradysticker/
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October is Pastor Appreciation Month, and we’ve compiled a list of ways your church can show love to your pastor. Some ideas are free, others cost a little, and a few are out-of-the-box, but they’ll all make your pastor feel valued. Plus, we’ll dive into the surprising history and origins of Pastor Appreciation Month!
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0:00 - Intro
0:47 - Idea #1: Aura Digital Frame
3:18 - Bonus: Origin Of Pastor Appreciation Cay
8:40 - Idea #2: Handwritten Notes
9:02 - Idea #3: Video Thank You Card From Kids
10:51 - Idea #4: Gift Cards To A Favorite Restaurant Or Store
12:42 - Idea #5: Plan A Night Out
17:40 - Idea #6: Hobby-Related Gifts
19:23 - Idea #7: Home Improvements
20:46 - Idea #8: Award Ceremony "The Clergies"
22:40 - Idea #9: Select Subscription Service
28:26 - Idea #10: Car Detailing
IMPORTANT LINKS
- Aura Frames: https://auraframes.com
- Meal Train: https://www.mealtrain.com
- Audible: https://www.audible.com/
- The Roasters Pack: https://theroasterspack.com/
- Fuego Box: https://www.fuegobox.com/
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Recruiting church volunteers often feels desperate, leaving people feeling guilted into serving. But to do it right, there are three key stages: recruit, train, and celebrate. Today, we'll cover proven techniques that any church can use to make the process smoother—and even do much of the heavy lifting for you.
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0:00 - Intro
2:40 - How To Recruit
12:40 - How To Train
21:57 - How To Celebrate
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Today, we're sharing some sermon series ideas we believe every church should consider for 2025—with a unique twist in how they were generated. These ideas are Biblically based, timely, and versatile, making them perfect for any ministry, regardless of size or denomination.
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0:00 - Intro
4:22 - More Singles
11:48 - Fewer Parents
18:09 - The Gender War Within Gen Z
25:02 - The Nones Have Hit A Ceiling
31:01 - Fewer Close Friends Than Ever
IMPORTANT LINKS
- Share of 40-year-olds in US who have never married reaches new high | Pew Research Center: https://pewrsr.ch/3ZcvisN
- Millennials aren’t having kids. Here’s why. | The Washington Post: https://wapo.st/3XEYO9y
- Many Gen Z Men Feel Left Behind. Some See Trump as an Answer. | The New York Times: https://nyti.ms/4e18P6v
- The Nones Have Hit a Ceiling | Ryan Burge: https://bit.ly/4ehZ1Vm
- Disconnected: The Growing Class Divide in American Civic Life | The Survey Center on American Life: https://bit.ly/3AVVcqx
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