Jekyll2020-04-09T12:23:56-05:00https://churchplanterstarterkit.com/Church Planter Starter Kit-Church WebsitesHelping busy church planters & pastors transform their church website and brand into a digital missionary.How to Best Connect With COVID-19 Church Website Traffic2020-04-08T16:00:00-05:002020-04-08T16:00:00-05:00https://churchplanterstarterkit.com/covid-19-church-website-traffic-connect<p>COVID-19 has created a significant spike in your church website traffic.</p>
<p><em><strong>My church saw a 168% increase in unique website visitors from February to March.</strong></em> 😲</p>
<p>I checked the website traffic reports for a few more of my church clients and here’s what I found between February and March…</p>
<ul>
<li>49% increase for a church in the NW</li>
<li>87% jump for a church in the SE</li>
<li>100% growth for a church in the NW</li>
<li>105% growth for a church in my neck of the woods</li>
</ul>
<p><em><strong>Here’s the good news…</strong></em></p>
<p>The increase has happened REGARDLESS of the ‘physical size’ of the church!</p>
<h2 id="how-can-you-best-serve-all-of-these-new-website-visitors">How can you best serve all of these new website visitors?</h2>
<p>If you saw that kind of growth in your Sunday gathering two months ago, I bet you’d be strategic in your response.</p>
<p>But now your online gathering and church website are the primary places where you can communicate and connect with visitors.</p>
<p>It’s no secret WHY we’ve seen a spike in numbers.</p>
<p><em>But how we respond</em> as the church, on our website, and through our online gathering often feels like a ‘secret’ to many pastors.</p>
<p>How can you best connect? How can you help guests understand if your church is a place where they can find help and fit in?</p>
<h2 id="consider-this-one-click-away-reality">Consider This ‘One-Click Away’ Reality</h2>
<p>Everybody is online—meaning most churches have adjusted and they are now streaming online…like you.</p>
<p>Yes, that means the gospel is going forth. However it also means a lot of confusion.</p>
<p>Think about it.</p>
<p>Now, every other church is only one click away for anybody searching online. <em>And in a culture of consumerism, HOW can you stand out and connect without caving in? Should you even try?</em></p>
<p>It’s NOT about ‘a competition’ with other churches. It IS about connecting with the people in your community <em>your church</em> can serve.</p>
<h2 id="check-out-this-free-30-minute-training-for-help">Check Out This Free 30-Minute Training For Help</h2>
<p>I recorded a free 30-minute webinar training where I covered…</p>
<ul>
<li>What if visitors checking you out are primarily ‘consumers’</li>
<li>How to connect online in a culture of consumerism</li>
<li>A simple exercise to help you better connect with the right visitors</li>
</ul>
<p>You can watch the replay of the webinar:</p>
<p><strong></strong><a href="https://replay01.rbyf.us"><strong>Watch the replay here »</strong></a><strong></strong></p>
<h2 id="get-your-free-resource-included-with-the-training">Get Your Free Resource Included with The Training</h2>
<p>I added <strong>a free resource</strong> on the replay page.</p>
<p>I included a free worksheet on the replay page.</p>
<p>The worksheet helps you and your team discuss who you connect with and how to share that online.</p>
<h2 id="all-new-training">All-New Training</h2>
<p>This is all-new training I have never shared before. Best of all, we covered it in 30-minutes.</p>
<p><a href="https://replay01.rbyf.us"><strong>Watch the replay here »</strong></a></p>Robby Fowlerrobby@churchplanterstarterkit.comCOVID-19 has created a significant spike in your church website traffic.How COVID-19 Makes Your Existing Church Website Obsolete2020-03-26T16:04:06-05:002020-03-26T16:04:06-05:00https://churchplanterstarterkit.com/covid-19-church-website<h2 id="covid-19-has-completely-disrupted-how-you-connect-as-a-church">COVID-19 has completely disrupted how you connect as a church.</h2>
<p>You’re also aware the virus has disrupted the lives of those in your community.</p>
<h3 id="so-consider-this">So consider this…</h3>
<p><em>With everyone at home, your church website is the most visible way to connect and lead your community through the COVID-19 crisis.</em></p>
<p>The problem is, most of the content on your home page no longer applies. That means it’s not super helpful for the hurting folks in your community you want to serve.</p>
<h2 id="so-how-can-you-respond">So how can you respond…</h2>
<p>Get a clear plan to turn your church website Home Page into a digital missionary.</p>
<p><em>With some important changes, your church website can bring good news, leadership, comfort, and direction to your community in this important time.</em></p>
<h2 id="watch-my-free-training">Watch My Free Training</h2>
<p>I recorded a free webinar training walking through what a new church website home page might look like in light of COVID-19.</p>
<p>You can watch the replay of the webinar:</p>
<p><strong></strong><a href="https://replay.robbyf.com"><strong>Watch the replay here »</strong></a><strong></strong></p>
<p>Here’s what I covered in the free training…</p>
<ul>
<li>What to put on your home page in light of COVID-19</li>
<li>How to lay out and organize your home page</li>
<li>What to do with the info on your current home page</li>
<li>What to say (and what not to say) to serve guests and visitors</li>
<li>Ways to stay connected online</li>
</ul>
<p>=====</p>
<h2 id="get-your-free-resource-included-with-the-training">Get Your Free Resource Included with The Training</h2>
<p>I added <strong>a free resource</strong> on the replay page.</p>
<p>Swipe the copy included in the resource to create your own <em>“4 Simple Ways to Connect Online”</em>. Then share it with your church to help them connect using these 4 tools.</p>
<p>=====</p>
<p>Some have asked if you can share this webinar with others. Absolutely! Just send them to <a href="https://replay.robbyf.com">replay.robbyf.com</a></p>
<p>=====</p>
<p>Lastly, I’ll be offering some more free training coming soon. Stay tuned!</p>Robby Fowlerrobby@churchplanterstarterkit.comCOVID-19 has completely disrupted how you connect as a church.How COVID-19 Shifts Your Church Communication Plans2020-03-21T16:04:06-05:002020-03-21T16:04:06-05:00https://churchplanterstarterkit.com/covid-19-church-communication-adjustments<p>The COVID-19 pandemic has forced important adjustments for how you communicate with your church.</p>
<p>I know you’re all adjusting on the fly. It’s natural to feel a bit overwhelmed by the rapid changes in how you do ministry.</p>
<p>I also know you remain hopeful in the power of the gospel expressed through the bride of Christ during this time.</p>
<h2 id="create-a-new-temporary-website-home-page">Create a New, Temporary Website Home Page</h2>
<p>Consider creating a temporary new home page for your church website. (Create a copy or back up of your existing home page so you can easily return to it at a later date.)</p>
<p>Yes, a popup banner or alert bar about your streaming service can help. But present circumstances are making for broad changes for how you’re doing ministry.</p>
<p><em><strong>Remember, your website home page is there to serve visitors by answering their most pressing questions.</strong></em></p>
<p>A temporary home page might include the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Online service info (where, when, & how to access your stream)</li>
<li>Countdown timer until your next online service or gathering</li>
<li>How to Connect in light of COVID-19 (hurting or spiritually awakened guests need to know how they connect to your church in these circumstances)</li>
<li>Any special gatherings or ministries your church is offering during this time (online prayer gatherings, spiritual practices like fasting, service opportunities, etc)</li>
<li>Any new ways to receive communication or experience community (describe your current communication action plan; IE <em>We will send out an email update/FB post every Wednesday</em>)</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="a-few-ideas-to-increase-community-and-communication">A Few Ideas to Increase Community and Communication</h2>
<ul>
<li>Online Prayer Gathering: I know of one church of 600 who had 2K people participate in a recent online prayer gathering</li>
<li>Podcast: Either use your current ‘sermon’ podcast show to provide more pastoral updates; or consider a separate podcast for these special circumstances. You can even do an ‘unlisted’ podcast available to those who are connected to your church family. Makes for easy sermon follow-up, easy announcements, and an easy way for your church family to feel connected to leadership.</li>
<li>Email: If you do a more formal monthly email, consider pushing pause. Instead, do text-only shorter emails more frequently during this time.</li>
<li>Social: Continue using social. Look to share ways the Spirit is at work in the lives of your normal folks. Use your public social feeds like a missionary humbly speaking to a hurting, fearful, onlooking audience.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>One Final Reminder/Warning:</strong></p>
<p>Resist the temptation to bombard your people with info from every angle.</p>
<ul>
<li>Get organized.</li>
<li>Get your team on the same page with a clear communication plan.</li>
<li>Avoid staff or leaders ‘going rogue’ or doing their own communication thing on top of what you’re already doing.</li>
<li>Pray for wisdom as you strike the balance between overwhelming people who are already overwhelmed and keeping people informed, connected, and beloved.</li>
</ul>
<p><em>I’m praying for you as you sacrificially lead and serve.</em></p>
<p>Please share what’s working for you and what’s frustrating you. I’m here to help!</p>Robby Fowlerrobby@churchplanterstarterkit.comThe COVID-19 pandemic has forced important adjustments for how you communicate with your church.CPSK Podcast-12: 5 Website Mistakes Killing the Missionary Power of Your Church’s Homepage2018-11-02T00:00:00-05:002018-11-02T00:00:00-05:00https://churchplanterstarterkit.com/podcast12<h1 id="show-notes-for-church-planter-starter-kit-podcast-episode-12">Show Notes for Church Planter Starter Kit Podcast, Episode 12</h1>
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<h2 id="your-church-website-has-huge-missionary-potential">Your Church Website Has Huge Missionary Potential!</h2>
<p>We’re witnessing a <em><strong>seismic communication shift.</strong></em> Everyone you want to reach with the gospel is ONLINE. This shift is a game changer, much like the printing press. My mission is to help you be a better missionary online with your church website, brand, and social media. </p>
<p>Today’s episode covers five mistakes zapping the missionary potential of your church’s homepage. </p>
<h2 id="what-youll-discover-about-your-church-website-in-this-episode">What You’ll Discover About Your Church Website In This Episode:</h2>
<ol>
<li>The common ways we fail to connect with people online.</li>
<li>Why these mistakes kill your message and cause disconnect.</li>
<li>What your non-church going audience is actually hearing when they hit your homepage.</li>
</ol>
<h2 id="grab-your-free-resource-from-todays-episode">Grab Your Free Resource from Today’s Episode</h2>
<p>Your resource has a handy <strong>recap of the 5 mistakes</strong> covered in today’s episode. Head to the website and snag your free copy now ».</p>
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<h2 id="blogging-for-pastors-the-plan--apps-to-make-blogging-a-snap">Blogging for Pastors: The Plan & Apps to Make Blogging a Snap</h2>
<p>Gone are the days of writing an epic blog post all on your own. There are some great apps you can use to make writing easier. Plus, using these apps makes you a better writer.</p>
<p>Today’s episode continues on the topic of why, what, and how pastors should blog. </p>
<p>Let’s start here.</p>
<h3 id="approach-blogging-like-a-dairy-farmer-milk-more-out-of-last-weeks-great-sermon">Approach Blogging Like A Dairy Farmer: Milk More Out Of Last Week’s Great Sermon</h3>
<p>Think back to last week. You prepared a sermon, preached a sermon, recorded your sermon, and put it online, right? That was a lot of work for a 30–45-minute window. But what if you could get way more missional bang for your buck? With blogging, you can.</p>
<p>As we’ve discussed, blogging is a great way to repurpose content you already have—like that sermon! Even better, you can put on your <em>missionary</em> hat. Now use your articles to answer the specific questions of your culture. Think of your article as a chance to go a little deeper into gospel application for the non-church-goer you long to reach.</p>
<h2 id="3-things-youll-discover-about-blogging-in-this-episode">3 Things You’ll Discover About Blogging in This Episode:</h2>
<ol>
<li>A simple process for writing regular blog posts.</li>
<li>The apps I use to make your writing sing like Beyonce.</li>
<li>A few handy tips to melt away your frigid fears of blogging.</li>
</ol>
<h2 id="grab-your-free-resource-the-apps--the-tips--the-video-how-to">Grab Your Free Resource: The Apps + The Tips + The Video How-To</h2>
<p>Your resource has all <strong>links to the free apps</strong> mentioned in today’s episode, along with my <strong>simple writing tips</strong>. I also made <strong>a quick video</strong> for you. You get a behind-the-scenes look at how I use each app. Head to the website and snag your free copy now ».</p>
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<h2 id="an-interview-with-church-planter-rusty-langford-about-blogging-part-2">An Interview with Church Planter Rusty Langford about Blogging, part 2</h2>
<p>Church planters don’t always see themselves as writers. So how do busy planters blog and engage culture with the gospel?</p>
<p>Today’s episode features part two of an interview with Rusty Langford, a church planter with Acts 29 and Soma in Tennessee. </p>
<p>Listen as Rusty’s questions and user-submitted questions get answered! </p>
<h2 id="3-things-youll-discover-about-blogging-in-this-episode">3 Things You’ll Discover About Blogging in This Episode:</h2>
<ol>
<li>How to measure quantity verses quality.</li>
<li>What to consider about blogging <em>before</em> you even begin planting.</li>
<li>Why reframing your content in a blog packs so much untapped gospel potential.</li>
</ol>
<h2 id="grab-your-free-resource-20-topic-ideas-to-kickstart-your-blog">Grab Your Free Resource: 20 Topic Ideas to Kickstart Your Blog</h2>
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<h2 id="an-interview-with-church-planter-rusty-langford-about-blogging-part-1">An Interview with Church Planter Rusty Langford about Blogging, part 1</h2>
<p>Church planters serious about engaging culture with the gospel should consider blogging. But the obvious question is…</p>
<blockquote>
<p>Where does a church planter find time to blog?</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Today’s episode features part one of an interview with Rusty Langford, a church planter with Acts 29 and Soma in Tennessee. </p>
<p>Listen as Rusty and I tackle this question! </p>
<h2 id="3-things-youll-discover-about-blogging-in-this-episode">3 Things You’ll Discover About Blogging in This Episode:</h2>
<ol>
<li>How to deal with the common objections you have about blogging.</li>
<li>How to come up with killer blog content without killing yourself.</li>
<li>Why blogging is a missionary tool with massive gospel potential.</li>
</ol>
<h2 id="grab-your-free-resource-20-topic-ideas-to-kickstart-your-blog">Grab Your Free Resource: 20 Topic Ideas to Kickstart Your Blog</h2>
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</ul>Robby FowlerShow Notes for Church Planter Starter Kit Podcast, Episode 9CPSK Podcast-8: Church Planters Should Blog…About What?2018-07-18T00:00:00-05:002018-07-18T00:00:00-05:00https://churchplanterstarterkit.com/podcast08<h1 id="show-notes-for-church-planter-starter-kit-podcast-episode-8">Show Notes for Church Planter Starter Kit Podcast, Episode 8</h1>
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<h2 id="church-planters-should-blogabout-what">Church Planters Should Blog…About What?</h2>
<p>If you’re planting a church, you should blog. The rewards are worth it. I outlined some of the winning reasons to blog <a href="https://churchplanterstarterkit.com/7/">here</a>.</p>
<p><em>The big question is, what should you blog about?</em></p>
<p>This episode answers that question for you! </p>
<h2 id="3-things-youll-discover-about-blogging-in-this-episode">3 Things You’ll Discover About Blogging in This Episode:</h2>
<ol>
<li>Find out EXACTLY what you should blog about (Hint: You already know what it is.)</li>
<li>Take a load off and see why the kind of blogging I want you to do is <em>waaaaaay easier than you think</em>.</li>
<li>What your simple goal is for starting a blog so you hit the target every time.</li>
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<h2 id="grab-your-free-resource-20-topic-ideas-to-kickstart-your-blog">Grab Your Free Resource: 20 Topic Ideas to Kickstart Your Blog</h2>
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</ul>Robby FowlerShow Notes for Church Planter Starter Kit Podcast, Episode 8CPSK Podcast-7: Should Church Planters Blog?2018-06-06T00:00:00-05:002018-06-06T00:00:00-05:00https://churchplanterstarterkit.com/podcast07<h1 id="show-notes-for-church-planter-starter-kit-podcast-episode-7">Show Notes for Church Planter Starter Kit Podcast, Episode 7</h1>
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<h2 id="so-many-church-planters-ask-me-this-question">So Many Church Planters Ask Me This Question…</h2>
<p><em>“Should I have a blog?”</em></p>
<p>I get this question a lot. It comes up every time I’m working with a church planter or pastor on their website. It’s a great question. After all, you’re a busy church planter. That’s why, in the past, my go-to answer was “No!”</p>
<h2 id="ive-done-a-hard-180º-on-my-answer">I’ve Done a Hard 180º on my Answer.</h2>
<p>I changed my mind. In today’s episode I’ll answers this question. You’ll see how blogging fits into our strategy of you being a great digital missionary with the gospel. </p>
<h2 id="3-reasons-you-should-blog-as-a-church-planter">3 Reasons You Should Blog as a Church Planter…</h2>
<p>This episode unpacks 3 juicy reasons I now say “Yes!” to you blogging. Once you hear them, I’m betting you’ll agree.</p>
<p>Now before you freak out, I’m going to help you with the “how-to” around blogging in the next episode. Today, we start with why.</p>
<h2 id="grab-your-free-resource-finding-your-blogging-voice--focus">Grab Your Free Resource: <em>Finding Your Blogging Voice & Focus</em></h2>
<p>Grab the free resource from today’s episode for help nailing down the focus for your blog. You’ll get great questions to help you narrow-in on a subject. And you’ll see how to leverage your subject as a digital missionary for the gospel.</p>
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</ul>Robby FowlerShow Notes for Church Planter Starter Kit Podcast, Episode 7CPSK Podcast-6: Missional Marketing Maxim #5 to Transform Your Church Website into a Digital Missionary2018-05-07T00:00:00-05:002018-05-07T00:00:00-05:00https://churchplanterstarterkit.com/podcast06<h1 id="show-notes-for-church-planter-starter-kit-podcast-episode-6">Show Notes for Church Planter Starter Kit Podcast, Episode 6</h1>
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<p>Today’s episode wraps up our first series. We round the corner on the 5th missional marketing maxim.These principles remind you of one thing: </p>
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<p>Your church website and brand are packed with POWERFUL, GOSPEL, MISSIONARY POTENTIAL.</p>
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<h2 id="i-bet-youve-said-this-before">I Bet You’ve Said This Before…</h2>
<p>There is a common temptation every church planter faces. It pops up when it comes time to create a website and brand.</p>
<p><strong>The number 1 temptation is:</strong></p>
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<p>I’ll deal with the website later when…</p>
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<p>I get it. Websites, branding, marketing…not fun. Why can’t you just go plant your church. You’re a pastor, not a marketer. You want to make disciples, not get bogged down in all this stuff.</p>
<p>Plus your to-do list keeps growing!</p>
<p>But there are some big mistakes behind the “<em>I’ll deal with the website later when…</em>” approach.</p>
<h2 id="5-mistakes-behind-ill-deal-with-it-later-when">5 Mistakes Behind <em>I’ll Deal With It Later When…</em></h2>
<p>This episode unpacks 5 common mistakes behind that kind of thinking. Discover:</p>
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<li>what the 5 mistakes are</li>
<li>how to get rid of them</li>
<li>a simple formula for finding the “value” of your church website</li>
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<h2 id="grab-your-free-resource-your-digital-missionary-website-value-formula">Grab Your Free Resource: <em>Your</em> <em>Digital</em> <em>Missionary</em> <em>Website</em> <em>Value</em> <em>Formula</em></h2>
<p>Grab the free resource from today’s episode and start turning your website and brand into a digital missionary for the gospel.</p>
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