https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:02:25 +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/worship/general-worship/mothers-day-planning-your-church Research shows Mother’s Day is the third highest church attendance day across the U.S. Jerod Clark https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/mothers-day-planning-your-church Wed, 27 Apr 2016 16:37:42 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/audio-visuals/websites/why-your-church-needs-good-website Many churches still struggle with their websites. I get it. The technological side of designing and building a website can be intimidating. For churches on a tight budget, the cost might seem high, too.  Jerod Clark https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/audio-visuals/websites/why-your-church-needs-good-website Wed, 09 Jul 2014 18:58:57 +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/leadership/pastors/always-saying-yes I heard Mark Cuban say this during a recent episode of Shark Tank. Jerod Clark https://network.crcna.org/topic/leadership/pastors/always-saying-yes Thu, 30 May 2013 10:08:54 +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 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/facebook-news-feed-changes-3-things-consider Changes to Facebook are on their way. In upcoming weeks, Facebook will roll out a redesigned, less cluttered News Feed to users, and there are some things your church needs to think about to be ready. Jerod Clark https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/facebook-news-feed-changes-3-things-consider Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:18:07 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/getting-started-twitter Twitter may not be the biggest social media platform, but it’s growing.  Its short-form, 140-character style of posting makes it a unique arena to quickly communicate with your followers.  If your church is thinking about tweeting, here are a few things to consider as you get started. Jerod Clark https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-communications/getting-started-twitter Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:02:25 +0000