For many of you, efforts to slow the spread of the covid19 coronavirus is forcing you to move aspects of your ministry online. In this digital strategy session, we're talking small group ministry.
This is a strategy session to get your congregation thinking about the Covid19 coronavirus and your digital strategy should you face community spread and required "social distancing" such as limiting large gatherings and quarantines.
The New Year is a great time to try new strategies! This year I'd love for you to work on harnessing the power of video. In this session I share an overview of how we can use social media video to… • Engage with your community• Facilitate conversation and spiritual exploration online• Advance your justice … Continue reading Social Video Strategy for Clergy and Congregations
Next week I'm offering my "2020 Future Cast” to my 2019 training program for congregational leaders. This is our final session in the series. We're discussing top tech and communication trends that are shaping your community, your congregation and the context within which you are doing ministry today. To my nonprofit and religious professional colleagues, … Continue reading 2020 Future Cast for Congregational Leaders
Harness The Power of Your Podcast!Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 7pm EST1 Hour Session Presented by Peter Bowden Many leaders fear audio podcasts keep people from visiting. The opposite is true! Audio podcasts are frequently used to evaluate congregations, including deciding to visit and ultimately join. Podcasts also help existing members and volunteers stay engaged. … Continue reading November 13: Congregations, Harness the Power of Your Podcast!
Congregations, Harness The Power of Your Podcast! Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 7pm EST 60 Minutes • Presented by Peter Bowden Many congregational leaders fear audio podcasts keep people from visiting. The opposite is true! Audio podcasts are frequently used to evaluate congregations, including deciding to visit and ultimately join. Podcasts also help existing members and volunteers … Continue reading November 13: Congregations, Harness the Power of Your Podcast!
Does your ministry strategy need an upgrade? After speaking with a ministry team about membership, digital culture, and staffing I wanted to share this with you.
UPDATE: See event coverage from the UU World and my related live tweeting. Friday, September 20th I'll be helping to document and amplify the Boston climate strike, live tweeting photos and video interviews, especially of our Boston Unitarian Universalist Contingent. https://twitter.com/PeterBowdenLive/status/1172147982826954754 Below are some media tips for you wherever you are striking! Whether you … Continue reading UU Climate Strike Media Tips and Shot List
Too many people thinking about visiting your congregation never follow through. You can help people interested in your congregation follow through and have a fantastic visit. But it means proactively helping them plan their visit, offering clear instruction, resource, and support. How do you do this? We're talking "Plan a Visit Strategy" October 9th!
Topic: Mastering your "Plan A Visit" Strategy Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 7pm EST Duration: 60 minutes Where: Online / Zoom Webinar Recording: Available to program members New Members - Learn more and enroll Members - Go To Program Site Many people thinking about visiting a congregation make it to the congregation's website, but … Continue reading October 9: Mastering your “Plan A Visit” Strategy
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