Podcasting is the new radio. I started a Weekly Podcast over 5 years ago. We have released at least one episode every single week. We have also released bonus episodes of our Podcast. We have produced over 300 Episodes of The Making Sunday Happen Podcast. I can tell you first... read more
In my 10+ years in church communications, I have done had staff on salary and contractors on projects. Both have worked in different seasons of our church life and growth. My current recommendation would be to hire for the primary role (Communications Pastor/Director) and bring in contractors to work with... read more
Church leaders thought long and hard about how church online should change in light of COVID-19. But we haven’t invested as much thought into how church onsite should change. Below are some significant ways in which our large physical gatherings will be forever altered. 1. IT WILL EMPOWER THE MISSION... read more
As a creative, I’ve always struggled to be organized. Who else has a folder on their desktop labeled “miscellaneous.” ✋ By no stretch of the imagination am I the most knowledgeable church communications director. But I want to share a few tips that have helped me over the years and... read more
The big day is arriving soon. Everyone is in a full court press. Leadership is making last minute adjustments and you’ve not worked so many hours… since last Easter. So, what more needs to be done? You may be asking, “I have more things to do other than my crazy... read more
For Mobile Viewing blog post was posted with permission from Be Known for Something The little screens we carry around in our pockets have changed everything. Because of its proximity, we tend to jump on a mobile web browser far sooner than walking to our desktop computer, sitting down and... read more
The church has learned more about its mission and ministry this past year than it did the past decade. Church leaders have been on an incredible growth journey. And this growth was accompanied with growing pains. We had to release outdated methods and mindsets so we could receive new ones.... read more
I want to share 10 ProPresenter 7 tips and tricks that will help you and your church. These tips will help you lead well in your ministry, allow your team to be setup for success, and help you work quickly and efficiently in your workflow. Some of these tips are... read more
So you’re thinking about doing a podcast, huh? It makes sense. Over the past few years, the podcast medium has exploded with growth and popularity. In the busy world we live in, podcasts are great for long commutes, trips to the gym, or even running errands around town. Your church... read more
Our team has produced Talent Video Announcements for dozens of churches around the world. Here are a couple of examples: We understand that Video Announcements might not be the right fit for your church culture and even if it is, every church may not have the budget to outsource your... read more
At Twelve:Thirty Media, it is our mission to help churches all over the world Transform their Worship Experiences. We want to help you create dynamic, engaging experiences so that the people in your community meet Jesus and take their next step with Him. We do that through Media Content (Ready-Made... read more
When designing Announcement Slides for your Pre and Post Service Loop, even if you are not a Designer, there are some things that are standard in the industry. “I’m not a designer” is not an excuse for poorly designed slides. I’m going to walk you through a few industry standards... read more