Ever get a week out from the big day and get thrown a curveball? This FREE Planning checklist will help to get everyone on the same page with some helpful discussion questions about Promotion, Easter Weekend and Guest Follow Up.
• What are the topic and theme for Easter Weekend?
• Do we have any special presentations?
• How can we integrate our “Big Takeaway” into our kids classrooms?
• What is our promotional budget?
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22.3″ custom_padding=”1px|||||”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://adammclaughlin.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Screenshot-2018-12-27-15.28.41.png” url=”https://go.textinchurch.com/16_templates?fp_ref=adam21″ url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Text In Church” _builder_version=”3.23″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.1″]
TextInChurch.com
Make your guests feel known, noticed, loved, and invited back to your church with this 6-week guest follow-up system that includes email, text message, handwritten note and phone script templates!
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://adammclaughlin.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Screenshot-2018-12-28-23.34.45.png” url=”https://churchmediasquad.com?fp_ref=adam66″ url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Church Media Squad” _builder_version=”3.26.6″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.26.6″]
In a culture dominated by media-driven communication, is your church doing its best? You have a message that’s worth sharing beautifully. We help you share the message of the Gospel via completely customized graphics that actually work.
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://adammclaughlin.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/logo-large.png” url=”https://churchcommhelp.com” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Church Comm Help” _builder_version=”3.23″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.1″]
ChurchCommHelp.com
Free monthly email with social graphics, sermon graphics, done-for-you comms resources and more!
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://adammclaughlin.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Screenshot-2018-12-28-23.21.20.png” url=”https://churchhero.com/plan-your-visit/” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Church Hero Plan Your Visit” _builder_version=”3.23″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.3″]
Church Hero
Install the Plan Your Visit app on your website, then with easy signup forms and automatic reminder notifications you can start turning website visitors into church visitors! Get started with the Free Forever Plan.
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://adammclaughlin.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Screenshot-2018-12-30-20.18.31.png” url=”https://yn344.isrefer.com/go/surprise/a49/” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”CMU Bootcamp” _builder_version=”3.23″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.1″]
If you are serious about reaching more people, then you are going to love Church Marketing University! Get free access to our popular Church Marketing Bootcamp.
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://adammclaughlin.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/48397820_10218159235791509_988440552275968000_n.jpg” url=”https://bigclick.leadpages.co/leadbox/1464cff73f72a2:14c64d046b46dc/5690296675336192/?lp-in-iframe=0&__fromjs=0″ url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Pokemon Go” _builder_version=”3.23″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.1″]
Kenny Jahng & Big Click Syndicate
A How-To guide on utilizing Pokemon Go to attract new visitors to your church location and events.
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://adammclaughlin.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Huddle-Up-Book-Mockup.jpg” url=”https://firstimpressions.churchbanners.com/ebook/” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Huddle Up” _builder_version=”3.23″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.1″]
ChurchBanners.com
There are 5 essential players on your church’s first impressions team. Learn each player’s part and how to find the right personalities to fill those roles.
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://adammclaughlin.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Snorkel-Fork-Book-Mockup.png” url=”http://www.SnorkelFork.com” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Snorkelfork” _builder_version=”3.23″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.1″]
ebook: This simple ebook will walk you through step-by-step of inspiring a response from your announcements THIS SUNDAY!
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://adammclaughlin.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/TrustGlue-Just-book-V2-e1532202434990.png” url=”https://adammclaughlin.net/trustglue/” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”TrustGlue” _builder_version=”3.23″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.1″]
ebook: 11 Ways to create a first impression that sticks at your church.
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://adammclaughlin.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Pigs-Book-Mockup.png” url=”https://adammclaughlin.net/volunteers/” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Pigs” _builder_version=”3.23″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.1″]
ebook: 9 steps to building a volunteer team that grows itself.
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://adammclaughlin.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Screenshot-2018-12-29-00.05.07.png” url=”https://techchurch.co/freebies/80-places-to-find-free-photos-for-your-church-website/” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Tech Church” _builder_version=”3.23″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.1″]
TechChurch.co
You probably have a list of websites where you can find a lot but sometimes the photo you need isn’t there. Here is a list of places to get the best FREE photos for your work.
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://adammclaughlin.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Screenshot-2018-12-28-23.26.59.png” url=”https://mediaministry.church/keep-church-attractive-ebook/” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Keep Church Attractive Ebook” _builder_version=”3.23″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.1″]
Ebook from mediaministry.church
Overwhelmed in outreach? You’re not alone. Here are 4 Ps for Effective Church Outreach.
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://adammclaughlin.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Screenshot-2018-12-29-00.01.15.png” url=”https://churchmediadrop.com” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Church Media Drop” _builder_version=”3.23″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.1″]
ChurchMediaDrop.com
Church Media Drop was created to help churches share what they have created. Together we can resource churches around the world with quality media to share the most important message, the good news of Jesus Christ.
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://adammclaughlin.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Screenshot-2018-12-30-21.23.53.png” url=”https://www.facebook.com/groups/churchcomm/” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Church Comm Group” _builder_version=”3.23″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.1″]
Church Communications Group
Share expertise, ask questions, and offer ideas about branding, design, social media, communication strategies.
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://adammclaughlin.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Screenshot-2018-12-28-23.56.44.png” url=”http://www.cmgshare.com/130.html” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”CMG Sans” _builder_version=”3.24.1″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.3″]
Church Motion Graphics
Take the guesswork out of choosing fonts for your lyric slides, sermon presentations, and announcements with this free download that makes it easy to look awesome.
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://adammclaughlin.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Screenshot-2018-12-30-21.29.40.png” url=”http://www.unsplash.com” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Unsplash” _builder_version=”3.23″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.1″]
Unsplash.com
Use these high-resolution photos for free on your website, print material, social media and anywhere.
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://adammclaughlin.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ebook-preview-768×365.jpg” url=”https://www.churchstagedesignideas.com/free-e-book-ready-made-stage-designs/” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Stage Design” _builder_version=”3.23″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.1″]
Church Stage Designs
This free e-book has five great options for ready-made stages, perfect for when you need something last-minute or don’t have a lot of energy to put into building something yourself.
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://adammclaughlin.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Screenshot-2018-12-31-00.05.26.png” url=”https://open.life.church” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Open Life Church” _builder_version=”3.23″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.1″]
Life.Church
Life.Church pre-made resources, trainings, and apps to strengthen your church.
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://adammclaughlin.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Screenshot-2018-12-30-22.01.52.png” url=”http://info.beknownforsomething.com/social-media-campaign-worksheet” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Mark MacDonald” _builder_version=”3.23″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.1″]
Be Known For Something
Presence on social media is necessary, but it takes time and often we don’t see results. This planning tool is the solution!
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://adammclaughlin.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/5-Media-Recommendations_Product-Shot_smaller-687×800.png” url=”https://twelvethirty.media/product/5-media-recommendations/” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”12:30 ebook” _builder_version=”3.23″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.1″]
[Twelve:Thirty] Media
5 quick, easy, practical strategies for enhancing Worship Experiences in any size church. Use code 5MEDIABOOK at checkout.
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://adammclaughlin.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Announcment_slides_pic.jpg” url=”https://saltcommunity.com/free-resources/announcment-slides/” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Salt Announcement Slides” _builder_version=”3.23″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.3″]
Salt Conference
Want people to know how to follow you on social media? Need to remind the congregation to silence their phones? Download these 19 PSD editable announcement slides.
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://adammclaughlin.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/The-Twitter-Advantage.jpg” url=”https://mailchi.mp/ef554c61388c/twitter” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Twitter Advantage” _builder_version=”3.23″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.1″]
Tom Pounder
Some churches are giving up on Twitter and that’s a mistake. Discover how Twitter can be one of the most effective tools in your communications toolbox.
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://adammclaughlin.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Screenshot-2018-12-30-21.53.48.png” url=”https://mailchi.mp/d2128f55ce45/88ideas” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”88 Social Media Posts” _builder_version=”3.23″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.1″]
Seth Muse
“Every” church’s social media manager creates a schedule, and cast a vision for each platform, but you get busy. Things pop up. Priorities shift and often you have no control over it. Here are 88 ideas for those moments.
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://adammclaughlin.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Screenshot-2018-12-31-00.16.14.png” url=”http://stephenbrewster.me/free/” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Brewster” _builder_version=”3.23″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.1″]
Stephen Brewster
What if you could create your map for the entire month in just 20 minutes, schedule it, then walk away. You can! This downloadable PDF is just for you!
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://adammclaughlin.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Book-Live-Streaming-for-Churches-The-Easy-Way.png” url=”https://www.churchtrainingacademy.com/live-streaming-for-churches-the-easy-way-ebook/” url_new_window=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Church Training Academy” _builder_version=”3.23″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.1″]
Church Training Academy
Learn how you can take advantage of the 4 Live Streaming Modes to maximize the effectiveness of your ministries.
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]
Have you ever had an experience at a church or business that didn’t quite sit right, but you can’t put your finger on why? This sensation is likely your response to a breach of trust: Their self-proclaimed values weren’t consistent with your experience.
Trust is like glue that makes someone stick around. Be true to yourself and live that out through your branding, marketing and advertising, and you’ll create trust that sticks.
Would you find it strange if you went out for a nice steak dinner at a high-end establishment, and they offered a $1.49 burger being served by a waiter in a tuxedo. Why is it not strange if you saw a $1.49 burger at a drive thru? Is one right and the other wrong? No. Simply put, your expectation wouldn’t match your experience. One of those restaurants is not being true to who they are, and that waters down their trust glue.
If you can sum up your experience with “I thought I was getting this, but they did that instead?” then it’s a trust issue. “They advertised having the best chef in town, but my chicken wasn’t cooked properly,” or, “The sign says they’re a loving church, but not one person was smiling.” Or “Aunt Gertrude said the worship leader sings like a bird. She was wrong.” In this case, the trust is more like water than glue; It doesn’t make you want to stick around.
Every opportunity that someone walks through your door is an opportunity to build and strengthen the trust glue, or dilute the glue. The difference between a visitor coming back and never returning is whether or not they trust you after their experience.
Trust Glue is stickiest when your branding consistently matches your marketing, and is relayed accurately in your advertising; When your church’s values (branding) matches how someone experiences your church (marketing) and what they heard you say about your church (advertising)…
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]