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Special Episode: Best of the 2021 SMC Conference
It has been two weeks since we had our very first Social Media Church Conference and we’re still celebrating all that God did.
More than 400 church ministry leaders are ready to amplify their ministry to the next level so they can take the gospel to more people from near and far! How exciting is that?!
In this episode, we’re going to give you a flashback of the conference experience and highlights from our speakers and thought leaders’ sessions.
Day 1: PLATFORM PRIORITIES
05:53 Nachi Lazarus - The Why and How of Using Private Messaging Apps for Church
06:50 Nona Jones - From Social Media to Social Ministry
07:43 Sean Cannell - YouTube for Churches & Ministries: 5 Critical Questions You Need to Ask to Make a Real Impact with YouTube in 2021
12:05 Casey Helmick - 3 Things I’ve Learned From 30 Million Podcast Downloads
Day 2: CONTENT MANAGEMENT
13:01 Brady Shearer - My Favorite Social Media Post Format For Churches
14:03 Joanna La Fleur -...
Podcast 336: We Hosted Our First Conference; Now What?
What a Conference we just had! And we want to give a BIG thank you to you, our listeners!!
After months and months of preparation, we are happy to report that The Social Media Conference reached over 400 church leaders worldwide!
...Now what?
Join our hosts Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson as they share a candid conversation about their joy and experiences as initiators and hosts of the recently concluded Conference plus sharing what the participants’ next steps should look like, equipped with knowledge and tools to maximize the power of social media for online ministry.
P.S We may or may not be brewing for another...it’s for you to find out! Hop into the conversation here.
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Podcast 335: The New Lens To Look At Church Through with Ben Stapley
It’s been said that a picture is worth a thousand words - such a cliché, right?
But the reality is, someone deciding whether to go to your church or not is looking at your social media posts, your content, and the photos of your church community.
So it may be true – photos really do say a thousand words.
In this podcast episode, our host Aaron Magnuson gets insights from one of The Social Media Church Conference speakers, Ben Stapley on the value of incorporating real-life photos of the people in your church into your social media content.
P.S. It’s time to look at a new lens for your church growth strategy! Learn more about these strategies when you join The Social Media Church Conference this July 13-15.
Visit the #SMCConference website today!
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Podcast 334: How to Keep Your Brand Relevant Using Social Media with Dawn Nicole Baldwin
Churches, whether we admit it or not, the people we’re trying to reach online are still consumers at heart. And the reality is, they are bombarded with marketing messages and high-quality media everywhere they look.
One of The Social Media Church Conference speakers, Dawn Nicole Baldwin, shares an important conversation about how to keep your brand as a church, relevant using today’s social media platforms with host Aaron Magnuson in this podcast episode.
P.S. Who wouldn’t want growth as a church? Learn how to manage your social media effectively through strategies and insights from thought leaders and experts in the field in the upcoming Social Media Church Conference!
Visit the #SMCConference website today!
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Podcast 333: Your Guide to Facebook Ads with Chris Abbott
Social media and the internet have become today’s language.
And with millions of people out there who do not know Jesus, this is where your Facebook Ads as a church come in!
In this latest podcast episode, one of The Social Media Church Conference speakers, Chris Abbott, joins host Aaron Magnuson in a conversation about how churches can flip the approach of targeted ads to eventually lead people to Jesus.
P.S. It’s time for your church to grow! Get insights and strategies on how to elevate your online ministry game when you join The Social Media Church Conference this July!
Visit the #SMCConference website today!
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Podcast 331: Audio Social Networking Tips in 2021 with Jennifer Benton and DK Hammonds
We live in a generation where people crave for authenticity.
And we also live in a generation where people want to know if their pastor has a personality!
In this podcast episode, our host Aaron Magnuson, shares a conversation with guests Jennifer Benton and DK Hammonds on how church leaders can best position themselves in maximizing the audio-based app called Clubhouse to achieve their ministry goals.
P.S. If you’re reading this, it’s time for an upgrade! Join The Social Media Church Conference this July to have a better understanding about today’s social media platforms. Register here today!
Visit the #SMCConference website today!
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Podcast 328: Story Living with L.Michelle Salvant
It’s one thing to testify but it’s another thing to experience your own testimony.
Don’t be too caught up on what to “put out” in social media, but rather take the time to absorb, breathe in, and let your own story impact you.
The Social Media Church Conference speaker and thought leader, L.Michelle Salvant gives us a sneak peek about what it means to be Story Living in this podcast episode with host Aaron Magnuson.
Let's listen in!
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Podcast 327: The Overlooked Platform Your Ministry Needs with Natchi Lazarus
When someone new walks into the church, there’s always one thing people get in order to connect–contact details.
And the surest way of connecting with somebody is through their phone number.
We invited one of our The Social Media Church Conference speakers, Natchi Lazarus, to share a conversation with host Aaron Magnuson and give a preview of his topic about the digital platform most ministries overlook and more in this podcast episode.
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Podcast 325: Discussing Social Media, Shame, Generosity and More With SMC Founder DJ Chuang
Mental health, generosity, and racism are such important topics for our churches to be covering. Many people we lead are waiting for us to start engaging in these difficult subjects.
Chances are, many churches aren’t talking about these subjects, not because they don’t want to, but because they don’t know how to.
Join our hosts, Aaron Magnuson and Nils Smith in this podcast episode as they break this conversation into chunks with Social Media Church’s Founder DJ Chuang.
Share your thoughts using the hashtag #SMCPodcast.
Visit the #SMCConference website today!
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Special Episode: 10 Years in the Making (Big Announcement)
Who would have imagined the church would have changed so much in the past year? From physical gatherings to Zoom meetings, in-person Sunday services to livestreaming, mail-in tithing to digital giving, and so much more. This past year, the global crisis has revealed the opportunities for churches and ministries in this digital landscape, but not everyone was ready for it.
Here’s the good news: It’s not too late!
Join our hosts, Nils Smith and Aaron Magnuson together with Social Media Church partner and First Impressions Founder, Greg Atkinson in this special podcast episode for A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT.
Visit the #SMCConference website today!
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