In this episode of the Church Fuel Podcast, Ryan has a conversation Juan from Generation Church. They discuss the integration of AI tools in church communications and creative workflows, highlighting the use of Opus Clips for video editing, YouTube Summary for SEO optimization, and ChatGPT for generating daily devotionals.

Juan shares how his team balances technology with authenticity and emphasizes the importance of value-based content over volume. Key topics include the effectiveness of short-form content, the significance of storytelling, and the potential future of websites and wearable technology in church outreach. Juan also offers practical advice for church communications leaders, including the importance of discipling volunteers and leveraging AI tools.

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In this episode of the Church Fuel Podcast, Ryan has a discussion Jimmy from The Rock in Jonesboro, Arkansas, about the use of photography in church settings. They explore how church photography can serve as a tool to capture significant moments, tell stories of transformation, and engage the congregation. Jimmy shares his church's approach to building a photography team, planning photo-worthy moments, and creatively using photos for promotion and celebration.

Jimmy emphasizes the importance of involving volunteers and the positive response from the congregation to seeing shared memories. They also discuss practical tips, like leveraging Google Photos for organization and facilitating the process of using photos effectively in multiple contexts. The episode underlines the power of photography as a secret weapon for churches to foster connection and celebrate what God is doing.

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In this episode of the Church Fuel Podcast, Ryan interviews Dave, the Communications Director at Vox Church, a multi-site church in New England. Dave delves into his journey in church communications, offering insights on integrated marketing, streamlining operations, and experimenting with tools like streaming ads and AI.

Dave emphasizes the importance of narrowing communication focus, maintaining consistency in branding, and balancing internal and external communications. He also shares practical advice for new church communications directors and discusses the challenges and strategies involved in engaging both church members and the broader community. The conversation highlights the significance of systematized organization, leveraging digital tools, and the evolving landscape of church marketing while underscoring the ultimate trust in God's plan.

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Here is what we’ll cover in this Grow Your Church Workshop:

1. After inviting 66 million people to church - here is what is working so you can get the most visitors!
2. The #1 Rule of Church Growth
3. The Five Types of Invites
4. Explain an Automatic Invite System and our favorite way to build one.
5. What is looks like if you’d like to enroll in the Church Fuel Grow Program and have our team build an Automatic Invite System for your church.

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Text 816-844-3306

In this episode of the Church Fuel Podcast we cover these two member questions:

"As a 75 year old, pastoring a very small church, I struggle understanding social media platforms. Can you help me with one easy step, and how much time should I take?"

"I hired an intern to help with Instagram this summer, and the page has tanked. We are down 84% in overall views. From the intern's perspective the algorithm is at its all-time best, but these stats from the last four months aren't showing it. How do I revive our Instagram page? Are there new trends we are missing out on? Why did the last four months put us so far behind?"

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