Four topics, seven weeks, invaluable resources Develop effective church communication strategies and goals and become a better steward of your church’s communication resources this Spring at the 2022 Art of Church Communication workshops. This seminar taught by CCK Communications Specialist, Jessica Marston, will be taught in a hybrid learning model combining in-person, live streaming, and […]
Church Communications & Technology
12-Things Churches Changed and are Keeping Post-COVID
Blogger Thom Rainer in his August 2, post, Church Answers, provides some interesting thoughts on his survey about the post-COVID church. They were seeking insight on the question, “What is something your church changed DURINGthe pandemic that you will keep AFTER the pandemic?” Though they had many more changes articulated than twelve, these same twelve […]
DCEF Technology Grants & Loans
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Disciples congregations have been forced to shut down in-person worship for nearly a year or longer. Disciples Church Extension Fund (DCEF) is offering funding for technology upgrades to help congregations pivot to a stronger online presence moving forward. This funding can come in the form of either […]
The Post-Pandemic Church: Redefining the Church’s Mission and Vision
The COVID pandemic finally appears to be receding and churches everywhere are taking a deep breath. Church leaders, ministers, and staff have spent the better part of two years changing on the fly, restructuring services, updating, and learning new technologies, and expending extra energy at a rate unimaginable just a few months back. Some changes […]
Now Introducing Text to Give Feature
In 2020 the ENGAGE online giving system was introduced — an easy to use, mobile optimized system of giving that you can use through web link, app or now by text. Using the text method, you can target your giving to the CCK fund of your choice. Here are the funds that are currently set […]
Register for AOCC Workshops
Join Communications Specialist, Jessica Marston for this five-week workshop series taught Wednesday mornings, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., in March. Both in-person and video options are available. In-person participants will meet at Tawakoni. Each workshop will include an interactive presentation, guided hands-on activities, and real-world church applications. Workshops are for anyone (not just church office staff). If […]