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Church communications is mostly traffic control. You're fielding requests from five ministries, protecting a calendar nobody else reads, and still getting Sunday out the door. These posts are about making that job smaller.

  1. Christmas Eve Service Shot List for Churches

    A Christmas Eve service shot list for churches: the three shots that matter most, how to shoot candlelight in low light, and how to split it across services.

    4 min readCommunicationsPhotographyChristmas
  2. How Much Does Church Graphic Design Cost in 2026

    What church graphic design costs in 2026: four ways to buy it, from a freelancer at about $1,800 a year to a staff designer at $62,960, and which fits.

    7 min readCommunicationsDesign Inspiration
  3. Livestream Shot List for Churches

    A livestream shot list for church: what each camera covers during worship, the message and the close, plus directing rules and four common mistakes.

    4 min readCommunicationsVideo
  4. Church Christmas Graphics: What to Make, and When to Post It

    Church Christmas graphics, from series art to invite cards, with what each piece is for and when to post it. A dated timeline with a name on every step.

    8 min readChristmasCommunicationsSocial Media
  5. How Your Church Culture Makes or Breaks Your Brand

    Your church brand is more than a logo and website. See how culture shapes what people feel in the lobby, and how to close the gap with what you share online.

    6 min readBrandingCommunicationsCreative Direction
  6. Why Church Brand Consistency Matters More Than Your Best Graphic

    You put everything into that Easter series. The graphics were sharp, the stage looked great. It felt like a win.

    7 min readBrandingCommunicationsCreative Direction
  7. Posting More on Social Media Isn’t the Answer

    When views are down, engagement is lacking, and your social media doesn’t feel like it’s working, the instinct is almost always the same:

    2 min readSocial MediaCommunications
  8. Your disconnected church media is distracting from your mission

    Disconnected church media pulls your people away from Sunday's message. Here are the signs it's happening in your church and what to do about it.

    5 min readGraphic DesignSocial MediaCommunications
  9. Improving Your Livestream to Expand Your Kingdom Impact

    Livestreaming probably wasn’t your idea. It started because you had to, not because you wanted to add another thing to your plate.

    4 min readCommunicationsVideo
  10. Church Media Models for Managing Graphics Across Teams

    See the three church graphic management models, how each one works, and which fits your team's size, so you stop being the bottleneck.

    4 min readCommunications
  11. Connect More People to your Church with Google Ads

    Learn how to set up Google Ads for your church with this step-by-step guide. Reach people searching for community, belonging, and faith.

    5 min readCommunications
  12. Sunday Morning Shot List for Churches

    A photo and video shot list to capture what God’s doing in your church on Sunday.

    3 min readCommunicationsPhotographyVideo
  13. Celebrating What God Did Through Our Team in 2025

    Our look back at 2025: the new teammates who joined the Squad, a few favorite graphics we made for churches, and our thanks to our partners.

    1 min readCommunicationsCreative DirectionSocial Media
  14. 9 Church Media Trends to Watch in 2027

    Nine church media trends our team would plan around for 2027, with the plain next steps a small team can take before the year starts.

    8 min readCommunicationsCreative DirectionSocial Media
  15. Christmas Church Social Media Tips to Reach More People

    Social media tips for churches this Christmas: start in early November, keep one look, and make invites easy to share so people actually show up.

    4 min readCommunicationsCreative DirectionSocial MediaChristmas
  16. 🎄 Best Practices for Your Church’s Christmas Website Landing Page

    Your Christmas landing page needs one clear goal, an inviting headline, real photos, and key details people can't miss. Here are the best practices.

    6 min readCommunicationsCreative DirectionWebsitesChristmas
  17. Say Goodbye to Boring Newsletters

    Reach people, share your church's unique story, and create opportunities for discipleship with these 6 social ideas.

    5 min readCommunicationsEmailNewsletter
  18. Making a Social Media Mission Statement + Content Ideas

    Write a social media mission statement for your church in three steps. Includes example statements and the content each one points to.

    2 min readCommunicationsDesign InspirationSocial Media
  19. Sermon Clips and Sunday Photos for Small Church Teams

    Make more church content with less: turn one sermon into short captioned clips, stretch a few Sunday photos into a week of posts, and repurpose it all.

    2 min readCommunications
  20. Why No One Hears Your Announcements (and How Video Fixes It)

    Have you ever poured time into planning an event, only to hear someone say, “I didn’t even know that was happening!” ?

    2 min readCommunications
  21. How to Capture Compelling Testimonies

    Learn how to capture your people's stories in a truthful, compelling, and quick way.

    3 min readCommunicationsVideo
  22. Church Communications Team Structure: Roles and Responsibilities

    How a church communications team is actually structured: the roles worth filling first, who owns what, and how to run it without burning out your volunteers.

    23 min readCommunicationsSocial Media
  23. Make Your Message Stick with Sermon Series Designs

    We're breaking down why great sermon series graphics are worth your time and effort!

    3 min readCommunicationsGraphic Design
  24. 15 Church Social Media Ideas That Get Real Engagement

    Fifteen church social media ideas a small team can run, from devotional videos and the question sticker to a prayer challenge, with help keeping them going.

    5 min readCommunicationsEmailNewsletter
  25. Your captions aren’t working. (Here’s why...)

    Your captions aren’t working, but here’s how you can change them from bland to tasty. Just use our simple recipe!

    8 min readCommunicationsSocial Media
  26. Choosing the Right Social Media Channels for Your Church

    Not every platform deserves your time. Here's how to choose social media channels for your church by your goals, your audience, and what your team can sustain.

    2 min readCommunicationsSocial Media
  27. Simplifying Your Call-to-Action

    By simplifying your calls to action and providing a single one, you remove barriers and make it easier for people to take their first step.

    3 min readCommunicationsSocial Media
  28. Rethink Your Church’s Social Media

    Rethink your church's social media beyond Sunday reminders. Five content ideas, starting with member stories, to engage your people all week.

    7 min readCommunicationsSocial Media

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