The Church Juice Podcast

The way we communicate—as humans and as the church—has shifted dramatically in the last few decades. Even with all this change, the principles of good communication remain consistent. It's the application of those core principles that may need to be updated. In this episode, Jeanette and Bryan talk with Amy Chaney, Senior Strategist at Kem & Company, about updating our philosophy of communication. Show Notes: - Kem Meyer & Company: https://bit.ly/3MI3Z2e - Tips to Help You Communicate to Multiple Generations - Ep. 73: https://bit.ly/47cJEub Join the Church Juice community on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2yVJYPh

How do you prioritize your workload? Sometimes, as difficult as it may be, it could be time to delegate a task or project, outsource it to someone else, or let it go altogether. In this episode, Bryan and Jeanette discuss ways to master the art of delegation in church communications. ⚡️ Highlights: 0:00 - Intro 1:34 - Where to Begin 6:20 - Delegating 11:31 - Outsourcing 18:45 - Difference Between Delegating and Outsourcing 19:25 - Stopping Something ⚡️ Show Notes: - 11 Tips on How to Delegate as a Leader | https://bit.ly/3Qmzf8g - Why a Project Management System is Valuable for Church Communication s | https://bit.ly/3tNfTBq - 5 Project Management Systems to Consider for Your Church | https://bit.ly/3tTiRof - 3 Ways Church Communicators Can Utilize Volunteers | https://bit.ly/477tfYh - How Church Communicators Can Effectively Work with Agencies | https://bit.ly/49hEiiP - After Action Review | https://bit.ly/49ddmkd - The Church Co | https://bit.ly/3MqbU4m - Canva | https://bit.ly/3QEQ5jW - Squarespace | https://bit.ly/3QfPQKV - Wix | https://bit.ly/40z6BFL 📚 Book Club! | https://bit.ly/46EfAaw ⚡️ Join the Church Juice community on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2yVJYPh

There are only nine Sundays left until Christmas! As we get closer to the Advent and holiday season, Jeanette and Bryan are here to help you craft a compelling marketing strategy for the Christmas season ahead. Show Notes: - Maximizing Christmas Eve | https://bit.ly/3s510Kk - Planning a Successful Christmas Service | https://bit.ly/470pVNP - Balancing Christmas Tradition with Creativity | https://bit.ly/3QakdlP Join the Church Juice community on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2yVJYPh

Internal communication is a critical component of any church's ministry strategy. When teams collaborate well, it breaks down the ministry silos that many church leaders feel exist today. Here's how to improve your cross-ministry communication. Highlights: 0:00 - Intro 2:21 - Why Internal Communications is Important 3:30 - When Internal Communications Becomes an Issue 4:40 - How to Tear Down Ministry Silos 7:40 - The Communications Calendar 12:36 - Clarity of Mission 14:28 - Getting Buy-In 17:45 - How to Succeed Show Notes: - How Our Team Solved Its Internal Communication Needs With These Tools | https://bit.ly/46xlvyi - Practical Advice to Help You Improve Your Church's Internal Communications | https://bit.ly/3KrncmR - Internal Communications | https://bit.ly/405fIxC Join the Church Juice community on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2yVJYPh

Every church communicator is a leader—regardless of whether you feel it or not. But how can you step into your leadership role when you're not the one calling the shots? In this episode, Jeanette and Bryan discuss practical ways to help you lead your church communications well. Highlights: (0:00) Intro (2:04) You Are a Leader (4:06) Leading Yourself (6:40) Leading Others (8:08) Getting the Attention of Other Leaders (11:57) Be Creative (16:43) The Best Leaders ⚡️Links and resources: - 5 Things to Help You Lead Change from Kem Meyer: https://bit.ly/3ZIYnKG - How to Lead When You’re Not In Charge by Clay Scroggins: https://a.co/d/9zBFS6M - The Aspiring Leader's Guide to the Future: 9 Surprising Ways Leadership is Changing by Clay Scroggins: https://a.co/d/3U4DDyE ⚡️ How to Create a Communication Strategy That Actually Works | Upcoming Webinar: Thursday, October 19. We'll help you create a communication strategy that actually works for your church. You’ll get ideas, resources, and the framework to build a strategy that can stick for your church communications—helping you break through the noise and connect with your community. Reserve your seat: https://bit.ly/48BREGt ⚡️ Join the Church Juice community on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2yVJYPh

For Lauren Bounds, church communications was a place she never imagined being involved. But when a need in her small church arose, she stepped up to the challenge. Starting by volunteering to help with the church's social media, today Lauren works as the church's contracted communications director. Join the Church Juice community on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2yVJYPh

Ruth Noble is a church communications veteran from Toronto, Ontario. She's held a number of church communication-related roles since she began in 2013, and today we get the chance to talk with her about her role and experience in church marketing.

It's time to rethink how we communicate—and the role of church communications. Whether you're a seasoned expert, or your just diving in for the first time, this episode is for you. In this episode, Jeanette and Bryan discuss the latest trends in digital spaces—and how it's good news for churches. THIS WEEK: Get your church communication fresh start by attending Church Juice's next webinar this Thursday, September 21. This free one-hour webinar covers everything you need to hit the ground running in church communications. Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/44Gpy9L Highlights: 0:00 - Intro 01:47 - What is "Communication"? 03:53 - Your Primary Question 04:48 - "Church" is Different Now 05:45 - The Missing Demographic 07:57 - What This Means for Church Communications 12:47 - Building Community and Connection Online 16:45 - It's All About... Links and resources: - Webinar: Thursday, September 21. Whether you're new to church communications or been in your role for a while, getting a fresh start is possible! Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/44Gpy9L - Why Middle-Aged Americans Aren’t Going Back to Church - WSJ: https://on.wsj.com/45WD76e - Social Media Decline: Ending for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok - Business Insider: https://bit.ly/48eF281 ⚡️ Join the Church Juice community on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2yVJYPh

We recently asked church communicators what lessons they have learned in their role worth sharing with the community, and today we’re sharing those lessons with you. Jeanette and Bryan discuss four lessons other church communicators say they've learned. Get your church communication fresh start by taking part in Church Juice's next webinar Thursday, September 21. Whether you're new to church communications or been in your role for a while, getting a fresh start is possible! This is a free, live one-hour event, but space is limited. Sign up now: https://bit.ly/44Gpy9L

Jeanette and Bryan are back to kick-off off the next season of the Church Juice podcast! From unexpected challenges to valuable lessons learned, they discuss five things to help you as you serve your church with communications. These are the lessons we WISH we knew when we first started out. Highlights: 1. People are inherently last-minute (01:44) 2. Trust has to be earned (04:15) 3. Communications is not an administrative role (07:13) 4. Your role will change as technology changes (09:17) 5. Culture changes slowly (13:14) What do you wish you knew when you got started in church communications? Join the conversation in the Church Juice Insiders Facebook group: https://bit.ly/2y770lK Get your church communication fresh start by taking part in Church Juice's next webinar Thursday, September 21. Whether you're new to church communications or been in your role for a while, getting a fresh start is possible! This is a free, live one-hour event, but space is limited. Sign up now: https://bit.ly/44Gpy9L

One church saw an opportunity to dream about how to do church differently in a post-pandemic world. Today we talk with a virtual church pastor about the church in the digital space.

It’s easy to move from one thing to the next without taking time to reflect. That's why evaluating and measuring success in ministry is so critical.

Failure happens—even in church communications. But how we respond to failure shapes how we grow.

special events often require a different approach to communicate effectively. Here’s what you need to know to help create a marketing plan for your church’s special events.

One of the most common struggles that professional organizers face is the chaos that takes place with file organization. Here's some help.

Even in work that's all about people, it's easy to feel isolated in ministry. Here's how to recognize and overcome ministry silos.

Every person and organization deals with change. And when it's your church job, transitioning can be even more difficult. But it is possible to leave well.

Using acronyms, phrases, and terms often carry a common understanding, making it easier to connect and communicate. But as a church communicator, it’s important to look at all forms of communication, including the language we use, through a different lens.

It’s easy to get swept up in the busyness of work, taking care of the needs of others while neglecting to set proper boundaries, practicing self-care, or tending to mental health needs.

With rapid advancements in machine learning and technology, using AI tools have become easily accessible and affordable. But how do generative AI tools, like Chat GPT, impact the church?

With summer weather and vacations right around the corner, many churches experience shifts in attendance and ministry programming. So how can you keep people connected to your church during the summer?

Last fall, this dynamic church in the heart of Halifax decided to begin a journey to help them intentionally communicate the changing realities of their congregation (and the world around them)

Video content consumption continues to grow, so here's how you can incorporate short-form video into your church's communications strategy.

Learn how to reach a mutli-generational audience with these ideas, tips, and things to consider.

You asked, and we are answering! In this episode, we answer the burning questions you, our amazing listeners, have been asking about church websites.

We all know it—church communications can ... challenging. But with the right tools, it can be a lot easier! In this video, Jeanette and Bryan share some of their favorite church communications tools, and how you can use them, too.

Every church communicator has a plethora of responsibilities, meetings, events, and much more—making effective time management crucial for church leaders to fulfill their role and move the ministry's mission forward. In this episode, Jeanette Yates and Bryan Haley discuss practical tips and strategies that anyone can use to manage their time more effectively. From setting priorities, scheduling tasks, using time-blocking techniques, and avoiding common time-wasters, we cover the basics of time management in a concise and actionable manner. Whether you're a full-time pastor, lay leader, or a church communicator with any other title, this episode will arm you with the tools you need to balance competing demands and stay focused on what truly matters in your ministry.

Easter is less than one month away, so it's time to make sure your communications are set up for success.

Storytelling is a powerful communication tool. In this episode, Jeanette and Bryan explore how to tell more and better stories with dignity, and how your church can use the art of storytelling to connect with your community in more and meaningful ways.

As we race toward Christmas and the end of the year, we need to take a step back to reflect on 2022.