Andrew Peters

Best Practices for Keeping Your Community Active

Best Practices for Keeping Your Community Active

In our guest post from Collis Ta’eed of Envato, we learned that the “build it and they will come” strategy is not effective when it comes to growing an online community. Instead, you’ll need to channel your inner gardener by dedicating your time to making your community thrive. Like Collis says, this virtual “garden” community of ours is […]

Beginner’s Guide to Selecting an Email Platform

Beginner’s Guide to Selecting an Email Platform

When it comes to communication, emails and text messages are undoubtedly the preferred options these days.  A recent Gallup study found that “Sending and receiving text messages is the most prevalent form of communication for Americans younger than 50.” And for those 65 and older, “the most-used methods of communication are cell phones, landline phones and email.” […]

How Slack Can Help Your Church Collaborate More Effectively

How Slack Can Help Your Church Collaborate More Effectively

Whenever you’re working with a team, you’re inevitably going to face some challenges, especially when it comes to communication.  You’ll need to get everyone on the same page, effectively communicate to the group as a whole, and keep dates and deadlines organized. Things can get pretty messy if you’re not careful. Let’s say that you […]

Part Two: Top Email Platforms for Churches & How to Use Them

Part Two: Top Email Platforms for Churches & How to Use Them

In Part One: Beginner’s Guide to Selecting an Email Platform, we learned that email is one of the most widely used forms of communication because it’s easy, affordable, and convenient. We also discussed which features you should be looking for when choosing an email provider for your church. In case you missed part one, go ahead […]

Beginner’s Guide to Using a Calendar on Your Website & Social Media

Beginner’s Guide to Using a Calendar on Your Website & Social Media

If you’re like me, you use a calendar to keep all your appointments and projects organized. In a matter of seconds, you can pull up your schedule to see what you have going on this week or month to determine how much more you can fit into your busy calendar.  And if something is not […]

Social Media Platforms: Which Ones Should Your Church Be Using?

Social Media Platforms: Which Ones Should Your Church Be Using?

To say that social media sites are here to stay is an understatement. Current estimates report that “74% of online adults use social media networking sites.”  What does this mean for your church? Having a social media presence,an active one,is crucial. But I don’t want you to look at social media like another task to add to […]