Is having a smart phone the smart thing to do? I held on to my dumb phone as long as I possibly could. I knew putting the internet in my pocket would be a dangerous thing. Instant access to porn was my immediate concern (I’m an recovering addict), but lurking... read more
The Pastor made a decision. It wasn’t what I wanted or asked for, but I got on board with the decision. Leaders make it happen and don’t complain. But then…After a few weeks, what I warned them about came true. Then a big incident during service brings attention to... read more
Hey there everybody, my name is Ben Stapley and my desire is to help you create and capture moving and memorable moments. Today I want to give you 10 steps to build a photo team at your church. Now you might not work in the church or non-profit world... read more
Where did the social go in social media? Every church, business, or organization struggle with engagement. We can never get enough, and we always want more. Engagement is a true measurement of how effective the media you’re putting out there really is. If someone feels strongly enough about something... read more
I have a friend who says, “If it’s free, it’s for me.” That’s the feeling around most churches when it comes to doing ministry. “Why pay for something when you can get it for free?” Sometimes, that’s a great way to think. After all, your resources are limited and there... read more
If you are reading this post, you most likely already value quality graphic work. Be it for print materials, in service screen graphics, creative social media posts etc… you agree that this should be done and be done well. And most likely you fall into one of two categories (sorry... read more
*This article first appeared on SundayMag.tv on August 5, 2015. Check out the original article here. With any project, it can be much more powerful to leave things out rather than keep everything in. Let’s think about some of the most recognizable brands in our culture today. Brands like FedEx,... read more
If you are in ministry today, you understand the value of promotion and marketing. Social media has drastically changed how everyone approaches marketing and has turned us ministry workers into DIY publicists. So it’s important to stay ahead of the curve and know which platforms work for our context and... read more
Social media and ministry. It seems to be changing the entire face of how we communicate in the 21st Century. Even our new President Donald Trump uses Twitter on an ongoing basis as you have heard many times in the news I am sure. But news, weather, sports and... read more
Login to your google analytics dashboard, or your twitter insights and your often met with hundreds of different ways of looking at data and traffic. It can be a daunting task to try to determine what you should be looking at and why. Often we find ourselves focusing on... read more
Managing social media for your church, organization, or brand can often be time-consuming. A desktop computer can’t be taken out of the office, and there isn’t always a good opportunity to break out your laptop. Your mobile device is often the go-to for posting and managing content and with... read more
Coming up with engaging social media content can be a constant challenge. Sometimes inspiration just doesn’t strike when we need it to. When that happens we need a few all-around solid ideas to fill out the weekly content schedule. You can create great content with nothing more than a background... read more