https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:55:53 +0000 Tue, 27 Dec 2016 14:32:31 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/modern-church-website-design Websites are about first impressions. Within a few seconds, someone visiting your site can start to understand who you are and begin contemplating if your church is something they want to explore more. Jerod Clark https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/modern-church-website-design Tue, 27 Dec 2016 14:32:31 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/good-and-bad-stock-photography There’s plenty of discussion about stock photography. Love it or hate it, searching for the right pictures and spending money for them is a part of everyday life for designers. Jerod Clark https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/good-and-bad-stock-photography Tue, 16 Aug 2016 18:03:32 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/communications-takes-courage I find there’s a major disconnect between churches wanting to improve their communication and actually doing it. It’s easy to talk about change. It can even be fun to dream about what changes you’d like to make. But when it comes to going through the process of making those changes Jerod Clark https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/communications-takes-courage Thu, 21 Jul 2016 15:32:33 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/free-ebook-church-graphic-design-101 Communication styles change. Church bulletins need images. Social media relies on pictures. Image-driven websites give you a chance to visually tell your congregation’s story. All of this means you need to understand basic graphic design. Jerod Clark https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/free-ebook-church-graphic-design-101 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 14:36:51 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/content-marketing-basics-churches Content marketing is a perfect fit for churches. It’s true. It might sound like another generic business term to you, but it’s at the core of what you’re already doing. Jerod Clark https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/content-marketing-basics-churches Wed, 20 Jan 2016 13:46:35 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/google-searches-church-spike-christmas-and-easter Is your church website going to be ready for Easter? Here’s one chart that shows why it matters. Jerod Clark https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/google-searches-church-spike-christmas-and-easter Wed, 18 Feb 2015 14:53:16 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/free-ebook-twitter-your-ministry We’re excited to tell you about the launch of our newest free ebook called “Twitter For Your Ministry.” Our hope is to provide basics for churches that are just getting started as well as share some advice for organizations that are ready to improve their tweeting. Jerod Clark https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/free-ebook-twitter-your-ministry Fri, 17 Oct 2014 14:56:41 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/social-media-sizing-guide-updated Having a hard time keeping up with all the changing layouts of social media sites? Not to worry. Jerod Clark https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/social-media-sizing-guide-updated Mon, 12 May 2014 14:59:24 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/website-spring-cleaning Fresh air. Melted snow. As a Chicagoan, I’m optimistic that warm weather will soon be here to stay. The joy of warmth also comes with the task of cleaning up the mess winter left behind. Jerod Clark https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/website-spring-cleaning Wed, 16 Apr 2014 14:27:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/twitters-new-design-and-features Twitter is changing.  The blue bird is rolling out a new design and new features that actually look similar to Facebook’s Timeline.  While you may not have the new style yet, here is a look at what’s going to be different. Jerod Clark https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/twitters-new-design-and-features Wed, 09 Apr 2014 12:47:10 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/church-communication-2014 A new year is a great motivator to do something better. For many of you, church communications is on that list. Looking ahead, here are five areas where you might want to focus your attention in 2014. Jerod Clark https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/church-communication-2014 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 14:00:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/3-web-design-elements-you-should-know Web design is always evolving.  Aesthetics shift and new technology lets developers create websites that function in different and exciting ways.  If y Jerod Clark https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/3-web-design-elements-you-should-know Mon, 23 Sep 2013 20:38:46 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/juicys-0 Hopefully you’ve heard of the Church Juice project I work on for Back to God Ministries International.  It’s a free resource available to you to help improve your church communications. Jerod Clark https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/juicys-0 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 17:29:00 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/facebook-shared-photo-albums Facebook announced a new photo-sharing feature that will help you be more collaborative.  While it’s not available to all users yet, Facebook will be rolling out shared albums soon. Jerod Clark https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/facebook-shared-photo-albums Tue, 10 Sep 2013 20:08:19 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/picking-website-template You’ll often hear people say custom designed websites will always be better for an organization than using a template. Jerod Clark https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/picking-website-template Wed, 14 Aug 2013 18:31:54 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/mistakes-happen-social-media “I’m having a social media meltdown.  Someone take my admin privileges away.”Those words flew from my mouth earlier this week.  Jerod Clark https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/mistakes-happen-social-media Mon, 22 Jul 2013 18:37:42 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/helpful-new-facebook-insights-tools Facebook is rolling out a redesigned Insights analytics for your church page.  The first change you’ll notice right away is it’s visually different.  The graphics are cleaner and Jerod Clark https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/helpful-new-facebook-insights-tools Tue, 09 Jul 2013 20:33:47 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/what-you-miss-ignoring-your-website Long-term website maintenance seems to be an issue for many churches. A lot of work and discussion go into the creation of a site; yet there’s not always a commitment to keep it up-to-date. Jerod Clark https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/what-you-miss-ignoring-your-website Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:58:05 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/5-social-media-improvements-you-can-make-today Using social media well is more than setting up an account and pushing out information about yourself or organization.  By nature it’s relational.  Unlike other forms Jerod Clark https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/5-social-media-improvements-you-can-make-today Mon, 20 May 2013 15:48:04 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/church-websites-catering-visitors Visiting your website should feel like stepping onto your church’s physical property. Jerod Clark https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/church-websites-catering-visitors Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:03:32 +0000