DK Hammonds and Kim Tarlton discuss the importance of effective church communication and the need for future preparedness.

DK tackles why clear communication is essential in conveying the vision of the church. Kim shares how the Church Communications Facebook Group grew and the significance of strong communication during crises. Both reflect on the responsibility of church communicators to ensure the church remains accessible to its members, especially in challenging times.

Tune in to discover what church communication is all about and why being prepared for crises is vital.

Show Notes:

Connect with Kim Tarlton
Kim Tarlton Facebook
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Kim Tarlton LinkedIn
Church Communications Facebook Group

New Church Communications Group Podcast
Missional Marketing

Connect with DK Hammonds:

DK Hammonds Instagram

DK Hammonds Facebook

DK Hammonds Twitter

DK Hammonds YouTube

Social Media Church Discord

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God Listens Digital Prayer Wall empowers churches to foster deep, authentic spiritual connections. Easily submit and respond to prayer requests, track spiritual milestones, and build a supportive community. Designed for modern ministry, it transcends physical barriers, ensuring every member feels connected, heard, and spiritually nurtured.

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The words “data” and “analytics” have been thrown around a lot in the digital and social media world. But do we really know what they mean and why they're important? And why does it matter for our church?

Join us for this captivating conversation as Amber Smart, founder of SmartMetrix, shares her expertise on how we can connect these dots and help our churches make better decisions with data-driven strategies and establish an effective digital strategy.

Show Notes:

• Smart Metrix is a boutique consulting firm focused on data visualization. Founded in 2013, they empower leaders from coast to coast and across industries to share information quickly and with intent to grow and improve.

• Digerati [di·ge·ra·ti] - people with expertise or professional involvement in information technology (Oxford Languages).

• Big Data refers to the large, diverse sets of information that grow at ever-increasing rates. It encompasses the volume of information, the velocity or speed at which it is created and collected, and the variety or scope of the data points being covered.
  

Connect with Ambert Smart and Smart Metrix:

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Smart Metrix Instagram

Smart Metrix Website

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Social Media Church Discord

Join us for an insightful podcast episode as we sit down with Marle Mae, a distinguished social media strategist from the Philippines, to unveil the untapped potential of "The Social Media Strategy You Didn't Know You Needed."

Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just dipping your toes into the digital waters, Marle's insights will transform the way you approach social media. Dive into the latest trends, the power of authentic storytelling, and the secrets to navigating platforms to boost your social media game.

Get ready to supercharge your online presence and discover a winning strategy that can take your personal or professional brand to new heights. Tune in now for a game-changing conversation with Marle Mae!

Show Notes:

Connect with Marle Mae and Pray.com:

Marle Mae Instagram

Marle Mae LinkedIn

Marle Mae Facebook

Pray.com

Connect with Aaron Magnuson:

Aaron Magnuson Facebook

Aaron Magnuson Twitter

Aaron Magnuson Instagram

Aaron Magnuson LinkedIn

Aaron Magnuson Clubhouse

Aaron Magnuson TikTok

Connect with DK Hammonds:

DK Hammonds Instagram

DK Hammonds Facebook

DK Hammonds Twitter

DK Hammonds YouTube

Social Media Church Discord

This episode is brought to you by:

Donorbox MinistryMatters Thousands of churches trust Donorbox MinistryMatters to increase tithes and offerings. With comprehensive tools like a lightning-fast donation form, donor-managed recurring giving, the powerful Donorbox Live™ Kiosk app to collect in-person donations, crowdfunding and peer-to-peer functionality, and more, raising more for your church or ministry has never been easier. Discover how Donorbox MinistryMatters can elevate your ministry's impact today.

God Listens Digital Prayer Wall empowers churches to foster deep, authentic spiritual connections. Easily submit and respond to prayer requests, track spiritual milestones, and build a supportive community. Designed for modern ministry, it transcends physical barriers, ensuring every member feels connected, heard, and spiritually nurtured.

Amplify Social Media, your trusted partner in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of social media marketing.

DK Hammonds and Dr. Justin Lester reunite to discuss the latest AI technology and tools, and their relevance to the church.

DK reflects on the importance of understanding AI's future and impact to the society. Justin explores recent AI developments, including Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and Pulpit AI, and their potential applications in church and discipleship. Both emphasize the need for churches to adapt to new technologies and make sense of available tech.

Tune in to learn how the newest AI technologies can aid churches in discipling and reaching the next generation.

Show Notes:

Connect with Dr. Justin Lester

Dr. Justin Lester LinkedIn

Dr. Justin Lester Instagram

Dr. Justin Lester Website

Connect with DK Hammonds:

DK Hammonds Instagram

DK Hammonds Facebook

DK Hammonds Twitter

DK Hammonds YouTube

Social Media Church Discord

This episode is brought to you by:

Donorbox MinistryMatters Thousands of churches trust Donorbox MinistryMatters to increase tithes and offerings. With comprehensive tools like a lightning-fast donation form, donor-managed recurring giving, the powerful Donorbox Live™ Kiosk app to collect in-person donations, crowdfunding and peer-to-peer functionality, and more, raising more for your church or ministry has never been easier. Discover how Donorbox MinistryMatters can elevate your ministry's impact today.

God Listens Digital Prayer Wall empowers churches to foster deep, authentic spiritual connections. Easily submit and respond to prayer requests, track spiritual milestones, and build a supportive community. Designed for modern ministry, it transcends physical barriers, ensuring every member feels connected, heard, and spiritually nurtured.

Amplify Social Media, your trusted partner in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of social media marketing.

Nils Smith and Jay Kranda reunite to discuss Jay's new book, "Online Church Is Not The Answer."

Nils reflects on their early days in online ministry and commends Jay for his extensive work. Jay Kranda shares fresh insights into digital ministry, emphasizing the importance of integrating digital tools and strategies beyond live streaming.

Tune in to also learn more about Saddleback's online ministry and the changes under its new leadership.

Show Notes:

Connect with Jay Kranda and Saddleback Church

Jay Kranda LinkedIn

Jay Kranda YouTube

Jay Kranda Instagram

Jay Kranda Twitter

Jay Kranda Website

Saddleback Church Facebook

Saddleback Church YouTube

Saddleback Church Instagram

Saddleback Church Twitter

Saddleback Church Website

Connect with Nils Smith

Nils Smith Website
Nils Smith Facebook

Nils Smith Twitter

Nils Smith Instagram

Nils Smith LinkedIn

Social Media Church Discord

Amplify Social Media, your trusted partner in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of social media marketing.

This episode is brought to you by Donorbox. Thousands of churches trust Donorbox MinistryMatters to increase tithes and offerings. With comprehensive tools like a lightning-fast donation form, donor-managed recurring giving, the powerful Donorbox Live™ Kiosk app to collect in-person donations, crowdfunding and peer-to-peer functionality, and more, raising more for your church or ministry has never been easier. Discover how Donorbox MinistryMatters can elevate your ministry's impact today.

Nils Smith and DK Hammonds discuss what they believe is the greatest social network of all time—YouTube.

Nils talks about how YouTube is prioritizing Shorts and competing for attention against TikTok. DK shares his success on YouTube and explains how a full video can serve as both a sales opportunity and an invitation to church. Both agree that YouTube is the platform that will help churches and brands achieve the best engagement today.

Tune in and be inspired to continue leveraging YouTube as a platform and watch your efforts pay off.

Show Notes:

Connect with DK Hammonds:

DK Hammonds Instagram

DK Hammonds Facebook

DK Hammonds Twitter

DK Hammonds YouTube

Connect with Nils Smith

Nils Smith Website
Nils Smith Facebook

Nils Smith Twitter

Nils Smith Instagram

Nils Smith LinkedIn

Social Media Church Discord

Amplify Social Media, your trusted partner in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of social media marketing.

This episode is brought to you by Donorbox. Thousands of churches trust Donorbox MinistryMatters to increase tithes and offerings. With comprehensive tools like a lightning-fast donation form, donor-managed recurring giving, the powerful Donorbox Live™ Kiosk app to collect in-person donations, crowdfunding and peer-to-peer functionality, and more, raising more for your church or ministry has never been easier. Discover how Donorbox MinistryMatters can elevate your ministry's impact today.

In today’s episode, Nils Smith and DK Hammonds discuss the past, present, and future of Amplify Social Media—the company that has been our trusted partner in all our endeavors.

Nils recounts the company’s origins over a decade ago, when it was established to help churches and ministries enhance their social media presence. DK explains why he is taking over from Nils and outlines his plans to provide stronger leadership and direction to further the company’s growth.

Amplify’s goal has always been to serve more effectively. Nils and DK will continue to collaborate, offering high-quality services that allow churches and ministries to concentrate on their core missions. Along with the entire Amplify team, they are committed to delivering excellent customer service and quick turnaround with a Christian-led approach.

Tune in to hear about their commitment to amplifying the work and message of the Gospel.

Show Notes:

Connect with DK Hammonds:

DK Hammonds Instagram

DK Hammonds Facebook

DK Hammonds Twitter

DK Hammonds YouTube

Connect with Nils Smith

Nils Smith Website
Nils Smith Facebook

Nils Smith Twitter

Nils Smith Instagram

Nils Smith LinkedIn

Social Media Church Discord

Amplify Social Media, your trusted partner in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of social media marketing.

This episode is brought to you by Donorbox. Thousands of churches trust Donorbox MinistryMatters to increase tithes and offerings. With comprehensive tools like a lightning-fast donation form, donor-managed recurring giving, the powerful Donorbox Live™ Kiosk app to collect in-person donations, crowdfunding and peer-to-peer functionality, and more, raising more for your church or ministry has never been easier. Discover how Donorbox MinistryMatters can elevate your ministry's impact today.

In this week's episode, DK Hammonds and guest Justin Nava discuss what geofencing is about in the context of church and faith-based communities.

DK shares the importance of using the right tools found in the tech space and introducing them into the church. Justin emphasizes how geofencing or geotargeting is properly done to make an impact in God’s Kingdom. They also talk about why church marketing strategies should align with their mission and ministry priorities.

Tune in to hear their thoughts on the significance of geofencing as a tool where it can be good for churches and organizations.

Show Notes:

Connect with DK Hammonds:

DK Hammonds Instagram

DK Hammonds Facebook

DK Hammonds Twitter

DK Hammonds YouTube

Connect with Justin Nava:

Nava Church Marketing

Justin Nava Website

Justin Nava Facebook

Justin Nava Instagram
Justin Nava Twitter
Justin Nava LinkedIn
Justin Nava TikTok
Justin Nava YouTube

Social Media Church Discord

Amplify Social Media, your trusted partner in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of social media marketing.

This episode is brought to you by Donorbox. Thousands of churches trust Donorbox MinistryMatters to increase tithes and offerings. With comprehensive tools like a lightning-fast donation form, donor-managed recurring giving, the powerful Donorbox Live™ Kiosk app to collect in-person donations, crowdfunding and peer-to-peer functionality, and more, raising more for your church or ministry has never been easier. Discover how Donorbox MinistryMatters can elevate your ministry's impact today.