Small Church Media Podcast

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Most church media podcast and resources are designed with large churches in mind – it’s time to change all of that! The Small Church Media Podcast, hosted by Marc Hyde, is designed to serve the small church pastor and volunteer with providing content to teach you how to create digital ministries for your church and understand what is going on in the media world around us. All with the goal of helping small churches use media to grow the faith of their congregation and reach those outside the four walls of their church.

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7 Things I Wish Churches Know About Media and Technology

Feb 28 2023 36 mins

This episode serves as both the centerpiece for the podcast while also being the final episode for this time. In this episode, I talk about the 7 things I wish churches know about media and technology, why it matters, and what should churches do in the future! Other Information: Official Sponsors of the SCMP: Hashtag.Church Help the Show: Leave Feedback Connect with Marc: Email: he

How To Bring Your Brand Into Every Aspect of Your Church

Feb 21 2023 19 mins

Your church's "brand" is all about what your church believes, thinks, acts, and does. Although we as churches don't use the word "brand" and instead use words like "mission" and "vision," our churches have reputations in our community. That reputation often stems from what our members believe about the church and then how those members live out their daily lives. To finish up our c

House of Brands or Branded House. What’s better for churches?

Feb 14 2023 25 mins

The terms a "branded house" and a "house of brands" are used by marketers to describe the type of strategy a company will use when they are wanting to grow their reach. What is a branded house and a house of brands? Here is a quick definition for each: Branded House: A company that uses the same logo mark and brand name but adds in the department or service to the company name. Hou

3 Truths and 3 Lies About Church Logos

Feb 07 2023 36 mins

Although your church is plenty more than your logo, people from the outside instantly judge, categorized, and determine if they connect with your church just by your church's logo! So although the logo isn't the only thing that we need to worry about, it's an essential piece of our church's brand. In this episode, we talk about the 3 truths of logos and then uncover 3 lies, all wit

What Is Branding And Why It Matters For Your Church

Jan 31 2023 26 mins

Simply put, a brand is how a company visually and verbally presents itself to the world. A brand consists of logos, color pallets, verbiage, and mission statements all with the goal of telling people their "why" they exist, "how" they seek to fulfill their why, and "what" they will do to put feet to the vision. But branding isn't all about how a company presents itself, it also con

What’s The Future of Equipping and Resourcing the Small Church?

Jan 24 2023 35 mins

I quite often hear that small churches have a hard time keeping up with media, technology, and ministry advancements because of limit time, resources, and staff. Hashtag.Church was founded on the idea of "creating top tier services for the small to medium church," but in recent years, the company has shifted their focus on created free resources and training for small churches. In

Should Small Churches Utilize Facebook Groups

Jan 17 2023 29 mins

Since 2010, Facebook Groups have grown in popularity because users are able to connect with people who have similar hobbies, ideas, thoughts, and connections. Since the early days, Facebook Group have grown to be one of the most powerful tools that businesses, brands, podcasts, and industries have utilized, leaving churches to believe that they can do the same! However, are Faceboo

Social Media Trends for 2023 (And What It Means For Your Church)

Jan 10 2023 28 mins

In order to be effective with your social media and digital marketing, you have to know what to expect! In this episode, I break down 5 social media trends for 2023, why it matters, and how your church can lean into these trends to make the most of your media in 2023! Plus, I'll give you 5 tips as you move into 2023 . . . and most have nothing to do with social media. Links mention

The Often Forgotten Parts of Social Media That Will Help You Stand Out

Jan 03 2023 19 mins

Many churches fail to include the most viable pieces of information about their churches to people who first land on their social media pages. In this episode, we look at a few key pieces to a church's social media page that, if small churches get correct, can help them stand out from all the other churches in their area. Links Mentioned in the Episode: https://www.facebook.com/New

6 Different Social Media Posts Types That Work - Part2

Dec 27 2022 16 mins

Social media can be a frustrating beast, but if you know what types of posts to create for maximum engagement, you may find out that you LOVE creating social media posts for your church! This episode is the second part of the 2 part series on the 6 different social media post types that actually work! Here's what we're talking about: Posts for engagement Posts for familiarity Posts