That was my main takeaway when I attended Digital Summit, a digital marketing conference in Dallas last week. I believe it would be a good idea for pastors to attend these kinds of events for continuing education once in a while. We’ve probably all had enough bible and theology classes for a while. It’s […]
In the Northeastern Iowa Synod December, STAR, I talk about how pastors and leaders can do more with their digital ministry and outreach by posting a message about Christmas on their website. This time of the year there is a spike in the number of people googling “the meaning of Christmas”. If you are a […]
As congregations and church leaders have discovered, social media is a quick and efficient way to disseminate information. The flip side of the speed and reach of information is that sometimes inaccurate and personal information can be spread as well. Therefore, congregations need to have consistent and well-known policies in place when it comes to […]
In late August Decorah, Spillville, Elkader, and surrounding areas were hit with heavy rains that caused flash flooding. The onslaught was swift and unexpected but Northeastern Iowa Synod congregation leaders and members were just as swift to respond with shelter, food, volunteers as well as working with Lutheran Services in Iowa to develop a relief […]
I know, Fall arrived sooner than you were ready and there were Rally Day and God’s Work our Hands Day, and a new Bible Study starting up and plans for the Fall Supper and Bazaar. And last year you thought you’d do something really elaborate for Social Media Sunday, but here it is coming up […]
For more and more folks, email is the preferred method of communication. You may already find that many of your members choose to receive their newsletters by e-mail when given that option. You are probably sending them the regular print edition in a PDF form. This is not the best way to communicate your news. […]
Last year on Reformation Sunday, Northeastern Iowa Synod members joined thousands of churchgoers across the country (and Canada) to check in, tweet, post, and Instagram what was happening at their churches. This year, on September 25, we hope to have even more participate in Social Media Sunday. Social Media Sunday began in 2013 with Carolyn […]