Five Ways Churches Can Use Instagram Stories
By Jonathan Howe Earlier this week, Instagram added a major new feature to its platform. Even though the feature has only been active for a few days, Instagram Stories is the biggest social media...
View ArticleThree Essential Elements of a Church Communications Plan
By Jonathan Howe Most churches don’t think strategically about their communications efforts. Many times, communications practices are passed on from staffer to staffer without any regard to what is...
View ArticleSix Keys to Engaging Church Communications
By Jonathan Howe In a previous post, I outlined three essentials of a church communications plan and promised to develop the three points further. Today, we begin with the keys to engaging your...
View ArticleYoung Influencer List, August 2016
By Jonathan Howe Once again, the goal with this list is not to inflate the egos of those named, but to make you, the readers of ThomRainer.com, aware of the dozens and dozens of Christian leaders who...
View ArticleSeven Keys to Keeping Your Church Informed
By Jonathan Howe I’m currently in the middle of a series on church communications strategy. That may not sound like the most exciting topic, but it’s one that is grossly neglected in thousands of...
View ArticleThree Keys to Creating Inspiring Church Communications
By Jonathan Howe This post concludes a four-part series on church communications planning and strategy. I’ve previously written on engaging and informing your members and potential church guests....
View ArticleFour Reasons to Welcome Smartphone Use in the Worship Service
By Jonathan Howe Smartphones have become ubiquitous in our culture. There’s no denying the influence of the smartphone on the rise of social media, changes in commercial marketing, and even the church....
View ArticleYoung Influencer List, September 2016
By Jonathan Howe Once again, the goal with this list is not to inflate the egos of those named, but to make you, the readers of ThomRainer.com, aware of the dozens and dozens of Christian leaders who...
View ArticleSeven Dying Practices in Church Communications
By Jonathan Howe In a previous article, I listed emerging technologies in churches. Today, I focus on communications and practices that are declining to the point of non-existence. Your church might...
View ArticleSix Thoughts on Bulletin Inserts
By Jonathan Howe In the comments section of last week’s post on dying practices in church communications, an astute reader mentioned bulletin inserts. While I wouldn’t classify this as a dying...
View ArticleFive Ways for Churches to Utilize Facebook This Christmas
By Jonathan Howe Yes, I realize it’s not yet November, and I’m writing about Christmas. But I’m not advocating to erect a manger scene in the front yard or to begin playing Christmas music around the...
View ArticleYoung Influencer List, October 2016
By Jonathan Howe Once again, the goal with this list is not to inflate the egos of those named, but to make you, the readers of ThomRainer.com, aware of the dozens and dozens of Christian leaders who...
View ArticleFive Social Media Practices to Avoid and How to Guard Against Them
By Jonathan Howe In days of yore, we followed current events through newspapers, radio, and television. In our current digital landscape, those industries look to social media for the latest...
View ArticleSeven Core Productivity Apps for Pastors and Church Leaders
By Jonathan Howe I bought a new iPhone for my wife this weekend. While in the process, I noticed how few apps she had on her phone. Mine on the other hand is packed full of apps I use quite often and...
View ArticleYoung Influencer List, November 2016
By Jonathan Howe Once again, the goal with this list is not to inflate the egos of those named, but to make you, the readers of ThomRainer.com, aware of the dozens and dozens of Christian leaders who...
View ArticleFive Reasons You Should Start (or Continue) Blogging in 2017
By Jonathan Howe I’ve been a sporadic blogger for the past few years. However, my weekly post here at ThomRainer.com has created a routine for blogging for which I am grateful. As we look ahead to...
View ArticleFive Keys to Better Blogging in 2017
By Jonathan Howe In last week’s post, I shared five reasons you really should consider blogging in 2017. I received several responses from readers who felt inspired to either start or renew a...
View ArticleSeven Most Common Mistakes Bloggers Make
By Jonathan Howe For more than a decade, I’ve subscribed to, built, read, marketed, launched, and authored blogs. If there were a sixth love language, for me it would be social media and blogs. I’ve...
View ArticleYoung Influencer List, December 2016
By Jonathan Howe Once again, the goal with this list is not to inflate the egos of those named, but to make you, the readers of ThomRainer.com, aware of the dozens and dozens of Christian leaders who...
View ArticleTop Posts by Jonathan Howe on Church Communications and Social Media in 2016
By Jonathan Howe On Thursdays at ThomRainer.com, I blog about a variety of topics typically dealing with church communications or social media. Once a month, I provide a list of young influencers in...
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